Craftsman 247.8897 - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATION
Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) 2. position.
Move choke to the ON position 3. (cold engine start). If
engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover vent
4.
hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once.
Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
Push starter button to start engine.
5. Once the engine starts, im-
mediately release starter button. Electric starter is equipped with
thermal overload protection; system will temporarily shut-down to
allow starter to cool if electric starter becomes overloaded.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OFF
6.
position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly
rotate the choke into OFF position.
After engine is running, disconnect power cord from electric
7.
starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the wall
outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.
recoil starter
Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) 1. position.
Move choke to the ON position 2. (cold engine start). If
engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover vent
3.
hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once.
Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then
4.
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Do
not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Return rope
SLOWLY to original position. If required, repeat this step.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OFF
5.
position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly
rotate the choke into OFF position.
stoPPing tHe engine
After you are finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
Move throttle control to STOP 1. position.
Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the pos- 2.
sibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is
not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start
without the ignition key.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.
3.
to engage driVe
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) 1. position, move
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse
(R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions
and a pace you’re comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow
thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction
of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow
thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to
the snow thrower’s drive system.
to engage aUgers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the 1.
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
rePLaCing sHear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and
bow-tie clips. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the shear pins may shear. If augers
will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 11.
CaUtion
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
Part No. 88389 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT
be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
Warning
Always turn off the snow thrower’s engine and remove the key prior to
replacing shear pins.
Figure 11
CaUtion
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
Warning
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine off after use and
remove ignition key.
STOP