Craftsman 247.77661 Manual Del Operador página 12

LOG TRAY
The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is split.
END PLATE
The end plate holds the log in place while the wedge splits the log.
TONGUE
The tongue is used to attach to a towing vehicle for transportation.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting
the engine. The choke control slides between the CHOKE
RUN positions.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off
the engine when it is moved into the stop
control moves between the FAST
STOP positions.
FUEL VALVE
FUEL VALVE
OFF
The fuel valve is used for controlling the flow of fuel between usage
and transport/storage.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING
The engine must be started by an adult.
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
OPERATION
and
position. The throttle
(rabbit), SLOW (turtle) and
SHUT OFF FOR TOWING
ON
If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions
in this manual, contact a Sears Service Center. To avoid serious
burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or
troubleshoot this engine in any other way. DO NOT use starting fluid,
DO NOT spray flammable vapors into the carburetor, DO NOT put
flammable liquids into carburetor, DO NOT operate engine or pull on
starter rope with spark plug removed because fuel can spray from
spark plug hole and ignite
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating
temperatures.
DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running. Doing so may VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors
in a well-ventilated area.
2. Be sure the fuel valve is open.
3. Move the throttle to the FAST
4. Set the choke control to CHOKE
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move the
throttle control to the FAST
the RUN position.
When pulling the starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back
toward the engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow the instructions below.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle.
6. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
7. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling the rope with
one rapid full arm stroke.
8. Return the rope slowly to the original position.
NOTE: Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
If the recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate the engine,
proceed as follows:
1. Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter
to break up ice; these two steps should only be done when the
starter is frozen.
3. If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 1 through
8 and try again.
4. When the engine starts:
a. Move the choke control to 1/2 CHOKE position until the
engine runs smoothly.
b. Next, move the choke control to the RUN
c. Move the throttle control to the desired speed.
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WARNING
WARNING
position.
position.
position and move the choke control to
WARNING
position.