Craftsman 247.88845 manual On / Off switch, Recoil Starter Handle, Electric Starter Button, Augers

OPERATION

On / Off switch

Press into the ON position when starting the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the OFF 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.

DRIVE

CONTROL

GO

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

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.

Gas Cap

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

Auger Control

AUGER

CONTROL

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.

Two-way chute Control™

The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower.

•To change the direction in which snow is thrown, crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls.

Headlight

The headlight is located on top of the handle panel. It may be adjusted by loosening the screws on each side of the light housing, pivoting the light up or down, and retightening the screws.

Wheel Drive Control /Auger Control Lock

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

Drift cutters

The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is optional for normal snow conditions.

Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening.

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