Operating tips, Danger, Operation – Craftsman 247.885680 User Manual

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OPERATION

NOTE:

If the temperature is below 15°F., additional

priming may be necessary for initial start only.

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slov/ly, until

it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowl /.

• Pull starter handle rapidly. Keep a firm hold on the

handle and allow it to rewind siowly. Do nst allow
handle to snap back.

• If engine fails to start after 3 pulls on the starter

handle, prime engine two times and pull starter
handle again.

• After engine starts and begins to operate evenly,

move choke lever gradually to OFF position. If
engine falters, return to ON position, theri slowly
move to OFF position.

A

WARNING:

TEMPERATURE

OF

MUF­

FLER AND SURROUNDING AREAS MAY

EXCEED 150°F. AVOID THESE AREAS.

A

danger

VA

danger

STOP THE ENGINE

BEFORE UNCLOGGING

OISCHARGE CHUTE!

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4

AVOID INJURY FROM

ROTATING AUGER-

KEEP HANDS, FEET,

AND CLOTHING AWAY!

OPERATING TIPS

Use your snow thrower to remove fresh snow

before it is packed down by footprints or tire tracks.

• Discharge snow in the direction the wind is blowing

whenever possible.

• Slightly overlap each previous swath.

• Snow up to about an

8

inch depth can be removed

easily by walking at a moderate rate. Slow your
pace for wet or deep snow.

• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to

help dry off any moisture on the engine.

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