Craftsman 247.88853 owner manual Operating Controls, Stopping Snow Thrower, Before Starting Engine

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Operating Controls

(See Figure 17.)

Chute Crank

The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:

Turn clockwise to discharge to the left;

Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.

Safety Ignition Switch

The ignition key must be inserted into the switch for the unit to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.

Left and Right Turn Trigger

The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right, squeeze the left turn trigger when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. It may be moved into one of eight positions:

a.Forward—one of six speeds; position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

b.Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds; R2 is

faster.

Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. Do not shift to different speed while the unit is moving.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control against the handle to engage the augers; release to disengage the augers. (Traction drive control must also be released.)

Traction Drive Control

The traction drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive control to engage the wheel drive; release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger control so that you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged with the traction drive control engaged, you can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive. (Auger control must also be released).

Chute Distance Control Lever

The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Push the chute distance control lever forward to move the upper chute down and decrease the distance. Pull the lever back toward the rear to move the upper chute up and increase the distance.

Stopping Snow Thrower

•To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever of the snow thrower.

•To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever.

•To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not turn key.

Before Starting Engine

Fill Gas

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau- tion must be used when handling or storing it.

Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.

Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.

Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.

Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

•Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.

•Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.

•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.

•At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. See storage instructions on page 25 of this manual.

CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or meth- anol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888530Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Attaching Handle Assembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteLock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle Tab Chute Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut KeeperLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Support Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank BracketCable Guide Attaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Turn Triggers Outer portion Fitting Cut-outTrigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire Slot Lamp WiringSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Auger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeOperation Meets Ansi Safety StandardsKnowing Your Snow Thrower Stopping Snow Thrower Operating ControlsBefore Starting Engine Starting Instructions At a Glance To Start EngineElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower Operating Tips To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerClean snow thrower Clean skid shoes Clean shave plate MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Check Friction WheelChecking Oil Level Viscosity ChartChanging Oil Spark PlugAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsCarburetor ServiceAugers Shave Plate And Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer PushChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub CarburetorPreparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGLabels MAP Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black 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 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 Especificaciones Del Producto Garantia DE InformaciónNumero De Modelo Entrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE FerreteriaExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja EnsambladoPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaCanaleta Superior Cable De la ManijaManija inferior de la canaleta Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajustes FinalesAjuste del Control del Propulsor de Tracción Ajuste de la Zapata DeslizanteOperacion Palanca De CambiosConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Control de la heliceLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveArrancador eléctrico Arranque Del MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Consejos De Operacion Presion De La RuedasManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinMantenimiento Mecanismo De CambiosRecomendaciones Generales LubricacionMantenimiento del Motor Ajustes Service & AjustesHelices ServiceReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Cubrierta del propulsor Correa propulsoraPinon Separador Eje hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion correctoraYour Notes/Vuestro Apuntes For the repair or replacement parts you need U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio

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