Craftsman 247.88853 To Start Engine, Starting Instructions At A Glance, A. Electric Starter

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 sea- son. See storage Instructions for additional 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 referred to in this section, see Figure 17 inset. For illustration of starting instructions, see Figure 18.

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.

Connect spark plug wire

Insert key

Move Prime choke

Push button

Move	Connect cord
throttle

Recoil starter

Figure 18

•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.

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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