Operation, Operating controls (see figure 9), To stop the engine – Craftsman 247.799620 User Manual
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OPERATION
OPERATING CONTROLS
(See Figure 9)
SHIFT LEVER—The shift lever determines ground
speed of your unit. It may be placed in one of eight
positions. Of these eight, six positions are to go for
ward, and two positions are to go in reverse.
Forward: Six speeds according to the six positions of
the shift lever are available; position one is the slow
est, and position six is the fastest.
Reverse: Two speeds according to the two positions
of the shift lever are available; position R (extreme
right) is the faster of the two.
DRIVE CLUTCH HANDLE (BAIL)—If you squeeze
the drive clutch handle against the upper handle, you
will engage the wheel drive. If you release the drive
clutch handle, you will stop the wheel drive.
CHOKE LEVER—This chipper-shredder unit is
equipped with a choke lever which is used to start a
cold engine.
STARTER HANDLE—This is used to start the engine
manually.
THROTTLE CONTROL—This controls the engine
speed and stops the engine. It is located right above
the starter handle.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See
figure 9.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
the equipment is unattended.
Oil Fill-
Dipstick
Choke
Lever ■
Starter
Handle
Spark Plug
Wire and Boot
Fast
■Throttle
Stop
Shift
Lever
Drive Clutch
Handle
Chipper
Chute
FIGURE 9.
Nozzle