Craftsman 247.88455.1 - Manual (Page 9)


Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
Activating choke control by turning it all the way to the right closes the
choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. For informa-
tion on choke usage, see page 10 of this manual. The image above
corresponds with the label on the engine identifying the Choke control.
Recoil Starter & Starter Handle
This motor is fitted with a recoil action pull start and a mitten grip
handle for easy access while wearing gloves or mittens.
Ignition Key
The ignition key is necessary for the engine to start. Insert key and
snap in place; do not turn it to start/stop the unit. Remove key when
the unit is not in use.
Primer
Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s carburetor to
aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to the starting instructions in the
Operation section of this manual for proper primer usage. The image
below left, corresponds with the label on the engine identifying the
primer.
Oil Fill
Remove oil cap to add oil. Refer to page 14 for checking and adding
oil instructions.
Gasoline Cap
Remove gas cap to add fuel. Unit runs on regular gas.
NOTE: This unit may include a fuel plug, which is only used during
assembly to keep dirt and debris out of fuel tank. Discard the fuel plug
before filling the fuel tank.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. The image to the
right represents the speeds of the throttle control and
corresponds with the label on the engine. The images
below illustrate the definition of each symbol.
Muffler Spark
Plug
Oil Fill
(yellow Cap
on engine block)
Gasoline Cap
Starter
Handle
Primer
Oil Drain
Throttle
Control
Choke
Carburetor
Cover
Clean Out Tool
The clean out tool is provided to unclog the discharge opening. Do not
unclog discharge chute while engine is running.
WARNING: Before unclogging, shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts have
stopped completely. Never put your hand in the
discharge or collector openings. Always use the
clean-out tool provided.
Figure 7
Recoil
Starter
Ignition
Key
STOP
STOP
Start/ Run/
Fast
Slow/ Idle Engine Off
PRI MER
PRIMER
PRIMER
PUSH FOR A
COLD ENGINE
PRIMER
On Off