Craftsman 247.88854 To Start Engine, Starting Instructions At a Glance, Electric Starter

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To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See storage Instructions for more information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

To Start Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the discharge chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.

A. Electric Starter

For location of all the engine controls and settings referred to in this section, see Figure 18 inset.

Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully.

Cold Start

NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly Instructions.

WARNING: The electric starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator.

•Determine whether your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions.

•If your house wiring system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

•When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.

•When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded receptacle first.

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

•Make sure that the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position.

•Move throttle control lever to FAST position.

•Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

•Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.

•Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine.

•Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.

WARNING: Do not use primer while starting the engine with an electric starter.

•Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated, it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).

Starting Instructions At A Glance

Snow

Spark

Drive

Throttle

Ignition

Choke

Power

Primer

Starter

After Starting

Thrower

Plug

Levers

Control

Key

 

Cord

 

 

 

 

Wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric

Connect

Release

Move to

Push to

Move to

Connect

—

Push

1. Release button

Starter

 

 

FAST

snap in

FULL

to source

 

button

2. Move Choke to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Disconnect cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil

Connect

Release

Move to

Push to

Move to

—

Prime

Pull

1. Release handle

Starter

 

 

FAST

snap in

FULL

 

 

handle

2. Move Choke to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 247.888540 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.ATable of Contents Warranty InformationSafe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Removing From Carton AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Loose PartsChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching ChuteHandle Tab Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel, placeCable Guide Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule BarrelLamp Wiring Attaching Turn TriggersTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid ShoeKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsOperation Before Starting Engine Operating ControlsStopping Snow Thrower Electric Starter To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower To Throw SnowOperating Tips Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Changing Oil Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsAugers ServiceCarburetor Shave Plate and Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer Frame Assembly Auger HousingChute Hairpin Clip Crank Friction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive CoverSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelCarburetor Preparing Snow Thrower OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Carburetor Bowl DrainTROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSnow Thrower Safety and Decorative Labels Map Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 23358 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 19 40 72 57 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónEspecificaciones Del Producto Practicas Seguras DE Operacion EntrenamientoMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de RepuestoPiezas Sueltas EnsambladoExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaPerno del carro, contratuerca hexagonal Arandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaletaFijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del EmbragueFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la LámparaAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajustes FinalesPresion De La Ruedas Ajuste del Control de la HéliceConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Palanca De CambiosOperacion Arrancador Eléctrico Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arranque Del MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Enganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Consejos De OperacionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueLubricación MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Inspección de las correas en Inspección de la rueda de fricciónTabla de la Viscosidad Mantenimiento del MotorAceite De Motor Cambio de aceiteService & Ajustes AjustesReemplazo De La Correa ServiceHelices Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora PlanchaPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del Expulsor de Nieve Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE FallasTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceFor the repair or replacement parts you need Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio
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