Operation - Craftsman 247.88355 Manual Del Operador

Drive Control
Electric Start Button
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly
Oil Fill
Clean Out
Tool
Augers
Operating Controls
(See Figure 1)
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located between the lower handles. Place the shift
lever into any of seven positions to control the direction of travel and
ground speed.
Forward
There are five forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and
position five (5) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is
the faster.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor
to aid in cold-weather starting.
OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Skid Shoe
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Shift Lever
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Figure 1
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated
by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the
choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the
engine when pushed down completely.

Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Throttle
Control
Handle