Operating Controls; Operation - Craftsman 247.887000 Manual Del Propietário

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare illustration below with
your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

Operating Controls

(See Figure 6 )
Auger Control
Starter Rope
Gas Cap
Chute
Handle
Shave
Plate
Auger
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Squeeze the
drive control against the upper handle to engage the wheels;
release to disengage.
Auger Control
The auger control is adjacent to the upper handle.
Squeeze the auger control against the upper handle to
engage the augers; release to disengage the augers.
WARNING:
Never make adjustments to the
chute assembly unless both auger and drive
controls are disengaged and you are standing
beside the equipment.
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 prior
IMPORTANT:
to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all
instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to
verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.

OPERATION

Upper
Chute
Chute Knob
Chute
Assembly
Clean-Out Tool
Skid Shoe
Figure 6
7
Upper Handle
Drive Control
Muffler
Carburetor
Electric
Starter
Button
Choke
Ignition
Key
Oil Drain
Chute Handle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the
direction of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to
turn the chute assembly in the direction you wish to
throw snow.
Chute Knob
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either
raising or lowering the upper chute. Loosen the chute
knob on the side of the upper chute to adjust. Pivot the
upper chute to desired position, and retighten the chute
knob.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and also stops the engine.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is necessary for the engine to start.
Insert key and snap in place; do not turn it to start/stop
the unit. Remove key when the unit is not in use.
Oil Fill/
Dipstick
Gas
Cap
Spark
Plug
Recoil
Starter
Primer
Throttle Control