Know your snow thrower, Meets anisi safety requirements, Operating controls – Craftsman 247.885680 User Manual
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER.
Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future refenmce.
Discharge
Chute
Auger
.Drive
t Clutch
Chute Traction
Tilt . Drive/
Lock
Left
Track
Control
Chute
Crank
Track
Auger
FIGURE 12.
Skid
Shoe
Auger
Housing
Right
Track
Control
MEETS ANISI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
OPERATING CONTROLS
SHIFT LEVER (See figures 12)
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position.
Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
Forward
—one of six speeds. Position number one (1)
is the slowest. Position number six (
6
) is the fastest.
Reverse
—^two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest to the
operator (all the way back) is the faster of the t^ro.
AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH (See figure 12)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throw
ing action.
(Traction drive clutch must also be
released.)
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