Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Before Stopping, To Stop The Snow Thrower, Operating Tips

•On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.

•After the area is cleared, stop the snow thrower following instructions given below.

Before Stopping

•Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.

•To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow

these steps:

Recoil Starter

a.With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm

stroke three or four times.

Electric Starter

a.Connect power cord to switch box, then to 120 Volt AC receptacle.

b.While the engine is running, push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds.

c.Disconnect power cord from the receptacle first, then from the snow thrower.

NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope in the case of the recoil starter, or from spinning the starter in the case of the electric starter, will not harm the engine.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

•To stop the wheel, release traction drive lever on the snow thrower.

•To stop throwing snow, release auger drive lever.

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

•To avoid freeze-up of engine controls, follow these steps after the engine is stopped:

a.Wipe all snow and moisture from engine around the throttle control and the choke.

b.Move throttle control lever back and forth several times and leave in OFF position.

c.Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave in the FULL position.

d.Close fuel valve.

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

Warning: The temperature of muffler and

surrounding areas may exceed 150o F. Avoid these areas.

•For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.

NOTE: We not recommend that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower.

•If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

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