Starting The Engine - Craftsman 247.88780 Manual Del Operador

CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the control handle.
The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow
is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the side of the discharge chute
before pivoting the discharge chute upward or downward. Retighten
the knob once the desired position has been achieved.
SHAVE PLATE
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as the snow
thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the pavement's surface to
be discharged.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V
power source/wall outlet.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine's electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
OIL FILL/DIPSTICk
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
OIL DRAIN
Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.
MUFFLER
Engine exhaust exits the engine via the muffler.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTINg THE ENgINE
Read, understand and follow all the instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before operating.

STARTINg THE ENgINE

Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure the engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
1. Make certain both the auger control is in the disengaged
(released) position.
2. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not
attempt to turn the key. See Figure 10.
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is fully inserted into the
ignition switch.
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Figure 10