Craftsman 247.88455.1 - Manual (Page 8)


Know Your Snow Thrower
NOTE: Compare Figures 6 & 7 with your equipment and follow descrip-
tion of controls, given below, to become familiar with their operation.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used
to engage/disengage wheels. Squeeze the drive control against the
upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage.
Auger Control
The auger control is adjacent to the upper handle. Squeeze the auger
control against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to
disengage the augers.
WARNING: Never make adjustments to the chute
assembly unless both auger and drive controls are
disengaged and the operator is standing beside the
unit.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Test on page 7 prior to operating
your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and
perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely
and properly.
Chute Handle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the direction of the
chute opening. Use the chute handle to turn the chute assembly in the
direction you wish to throw the snow.
Chute Knob
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either raising or
lowering the upper chute. Loosen the chute knob on the side of the
upper chute to adjust. Pivot the upper chute to desired position, and
retighten the chute knob.
Speed Selection Lever
Your snow thrower is equipped with a 3-speed power propelled drive
system. The speed is controlled by this speed selection lever, located
on the left side of the upper handle. Three speeds are provided.
With the lever all the way down, towards the engine, speed 1 is your
slowest speed.
IMPORTANT: To shift gears, the unit must be running and the drive
control must be released.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as the snow
thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to pavement’s surface to be
discharged.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.
For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use
middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven or on gravel
surfaces.
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
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