Controls – Craftsman 247.298760 User Manual
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3. Choke Engine. Push choke lever to choke
engine. See figures 22 and 23. Once the
engine starts, puil back on choke iever.
FIGURE 23.
4. Move the throttle control lever forward
FAST POSITION.See figure 24.
to
FIGURE 24.
5. Stand at side of the tiiler, grasp the starter
handle and puil out rapidly. Return it slowly
to the engine. Repeat as necessary. See
figure 25.
NOTE
If engine is warm, start with the con
trol in the “FAST” oosition. Choking
may not be necessary. See figure 24.
6. Move the throttle control to SLOW when
transporting the tiller. When the tiller is
being moved to or from the garden, the depth
bar should be pivoted forward until it engages
the depth bar retainer clip. The machine may
be moved under its own power, without
seriously damaging grass areas as long as it
is allowed to move freely. If the operator
holds back, it will start to dig.
CONTROLS
LOCATION AND USE.
1. Shift Lever; The shift lever is located on the
left hand side of the handle panel. Left hand
is determined from the operator’s position,
standing behind the tiller.
A. Forward (F)—Move the lever to the right
and down (Forward) to set unit in motion.
See figure 26.
B. Neutral (N)—Move lever to center detent.
See figure 24.
C. Reverse (R)—Pull the lever back (upward)
slowly and intermittently. See figure 27.
FIGURE 25.
FIGURE 26.
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