Craftsman professional 247.88848 Manual Del Operador página 15

Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the
speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the
STOP position.
PRIMER
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor
to aid in cold-weather starting.
OIL FILL
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added
through the oil fill.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine's electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
AUgERS
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
AUgER CONTROL
AUGER
CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
OPERATION
gAS CAP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
OIL DRAIN
Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.
DRIVE CONTROL /AUgER CONTROL LOCk
The wheel drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the
control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release
to stop. The Wheel drive control also locks the auger control so you
can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with
the wheel drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on
the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both
controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the wheel drive control before changing
speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine's
drive system.
TWO-WAY CHUTE CONTROL™
The two-way chute-pitch control is located on the left side of the
handle panel and is used to control the distance of snow discharge
from the chute.
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DRIVE
CONTROL
To change the upper chute angle to control the distance that
snow is thrown, pivot the lever forward or backward.
Move the lever forward to pivot the upper chute down and reduce
the distance snow is thrown.
Move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward and
increase the distance snow is thrown.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
RIGHT
LEFT
GO
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP