Craftsman 247.88855 - Manual (Page 14)

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Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-
tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when it is hot or when it is in an
enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any
open flame or an electrical spark and do not
smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the
tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to
provide space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
• Store gasoline in a clean, approved container
and keep the cap in place on the container.
• Make sure that the container from which you
pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particles.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline.
• At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the
snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days
or longer. See storage instructions on page 24
of this manual.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using etha-
nol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To Start Engine
WARNING : Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the snow
thrower while starting or operating. Do not
operate this snow thrower unless the
discharge chute assembly has been
properly installed and is secured.
A. Electric Starter
Figure 19
For location of all the engine controls referred to in
this section, see Figure 19.
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-
cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The
electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power
cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully.
Insert key
Move
Move
throttle
Prime
Connect cord
Connect spark
plug wire
Pull
starter
choke
Push
button
Starting Instructions at a glance
Snow
Thrower Spark
Plug
wire Drive
Levers Throttle
control Ignition
Key Choke Power
Cord Primer Starter After starting
Electric
Starter Connect Release Move to
FAST Push to
snap in Move to
FULL Connect
to source — Push
button 1. Release button
2. Move Choke to Off
3. Disconnect cord
Recoil
Starter Connect Release Move to
FAST Push to
snap in Move to
FULL — Prime Pull
handle 1. Release handle
2. Move Choke to Off.