Craftsman 247.8819 Throttle Control, Recoil Starter Handle, Electric Starter Button, Augers

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OPERATION

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position.

Recoil Starter Handle

This handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included) and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.

Chute Assembly

Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

Auger Control

AUGER

CONTROL

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock

DRIVE

CONTROL

GO

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.

NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive system.

Chute Directional Control

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

 

 

ADJUSTABLE

DISCHARGE

DISCHARGE

CHUTE TILT

LEFT

RIGHT

 

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

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

GO

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

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Contents 2007 Operator’s ManualWarranty Statement Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Model Number Repair Protection Agreement Training Safety InstructionsPreparation Operation Maintenance & StorageThis page left intentionally blank USE CLEAN-OUT Tool to Unclog Discharge Chute Safety LabelsAssembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAssembly Chute Clean-Out Tool AdjustmentsSet-Up Tire PressureAuger Control Chute AssemblyEngine Controls OperationShift Lever Ignition Key Choke ControlThrottle Control Chute AssemblyRecoil Starter Handle Electric Starter ButtonBefore Starting Engine Clean-Out ToolStarting The Engine Stopping The Engine Replacing Shear PinsTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersChecking Engine Oil Service and MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Lubrication Shift Cable Shave Plate and Skid ShoesDrive Control Chute Bracket Belt ReplacementAuger Belt Drive Belt Friction Wheel Removal Service and Maintenance Each Use Engine oil level Check Gas in the tank † Under heavy load or in high temperaturesPreparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Short-Term StorageTroubleshooting Craftsman Snow Thrower Model Parts ListDescription 418 1232 Pivot Rod Parts List 790-00289A Plt., Cvr Craftsman Engine Model LH318SA-156587 For Snow Thrower Model Screw, 10-32 x 3/4 29918 Blower Housing Baffle Screw, 1/4-20 x 19/32 Lock Nut 35980ALock Nut 29642 Governor Shaft34667 Governor Link 33877 Intake Pipe36652 Choke Spring Control Bracket Incl , 203, 204 3134220A Rewind Starter Electric Starter 110 Volt optional Housing AssemblyGear & Nut Incl 35449 35450This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoveragePage Declaración DE Garantía ÍndiceEspecificaciones DEL Producto Número DE ModeloAcuerdo DE Protección Para Reparaciones Capacitación Instrucciones DE SeguridadPreparativos Mantenimiento y almacenamiento OperaciónExtracción de la unidad de la caja MontajePartes sueltas MOntajeSitúe el montaje del canal sobre la base. Vea la figura Ajustes ConfiguraciónHerramienta de Limpieza del Canal Presión de los neumáticosPrueba de control de la barrena Ajuste del montaje del canalVuelva a apretar la tuerca hexagonal superior Operación Palanca de cambiosControles del motor Llave de encendidoManija del arrancador de retroceso Control del estranguladorBotón del arrancador eléctrico Salida del arrancador eléctricoHerramienta de limpieza Control direccional del canalAntes de encender el motor Encendido del motorProcedimiento para engranar la transmisión Detención del motorProcedimiento para engranar las barrenas Arrancador de retrocesoMantenimiento de Motor Servicio Y MantenimientoTapón para drenado de aceite Lubricación Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantes Cable de cambiosControl de la transmisión Para retirar las zapatas antideslizantesSoporte del canal Reemplazo de la correaControl de la barrena La Correa de la barrenaFigura La correa de la transmisiónExtracción de la rueda de fricción Nota Tenga cuidado de no dañar las roscas del eje Tanque † Bajo carga pesada o en temperaturas altas Cada Uso Nivel del aceite de motor ComprobarPreparación del motor Almacenamiento Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación de la máquina quitanieve Almacenaje a Corto plazoSolución DE Problemas Piezas con garantía Esta página se aplica sólo en EE.UU. y CanadáMotor certificado Get it fixed, at your home or ours

247.8819 specifications

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