Craftsman 247.88855 - Manual (Page 12)

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Knowing Your Snow Thrower
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow
thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
Figure 17
Traction Drive
Control
Auger
Control
Shift
Lever
Chute
Distance
Lever
Right
Trigger
Turn
Transfer
Weight
Lever
Discharge Chute
Track
Skid Shoe
Chute Crank
Lamp
Auger
Tank
Fuel
Recoil
Starter
Starter
Handle
Primer
Throttle
Choke
Ignition
Key
Muffler
Spark
Plug
Oil
Fill Fuel
Cap
OPERATION
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).