OPERATION

Drive Control

Shift Lever

 

 

Auger Control

Electric Start Button

 

Chute

 

Assembly

 

Gas Cap

 

 

Chute Directional Control

Oil Fill

 

Clean-Out Tool

Engine Controls

 

 

Recoil Starter

 

Handle

 

Electric Starter Outlet

Primer

Ignition

Key

Choke

Control

Augers

Skid Shoe

Throttle

Control

 

Figure 10

Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 10.

Shift Lever

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.

NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.

Choke Control

The shift lever is located on the dash panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.

The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Craftsman 247.8819 operating instructions Operation, Engine Controls, Shift Lever Ignition Key, Choke Control

247.8819 specifications

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