Craftsman 247.88845 Snow Blower User Manual


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OPERATION
CLEAN-OUT TOOL
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become
lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to
safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Wheel drive control.1.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key. 2.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the 3.
rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and 4.
scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute
assembly.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of 5.
the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and start the snow
thrower’s engine.
Whilestandingintheoperator’sposition(behindthesnow6.
thrower),engagetheaugercontrolforafewsecondstoclearany
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Oil
The unit was shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil level before each
operation to ensure adequate oil in the engine. For further instructions,
refer to the Service & Maintenance section of this manual.
Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. 1.
Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark 2.
on the dipstick.
IftheoillevelisnotuptoFULL,pourfreshmotoroil(5W-30,with3.
aminimumclassificationofSF/SG/SH/SJ)slowlythroughthe
opening. Replace oil fill dipstick and check oil level again.
Gasoline
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.
NOTE: A plastic dust cap may be found inside the fuel fill opening.
Remove and discard, if present.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to •
prevent spilling.
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a minimum •
of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel
system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in a
quantity that can be used within 30 days.
Neverfillthefueltankcompletely.Fillthetanktowithin1-1/2”•
fromthetoptoprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.•
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make certain both the auger control and wheel drive control are in 1.
thedisengaged(released)position.
Insertignitionkeyintoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donot2.
attempt to turn the key.
NOTE: The engine cannot start without the key is fully inserted into the
ignition switch.
Electric Starter
Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system.
Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:
Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine’s1.
surface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
Rotate choke control to FULL 2. chokeposition(foracold
enginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheOFF
position instead of FULL .
Depressprimer.Ifitis15°Forhigherpushprimertwotimes,if3.
below15°F,pushprimerfourtimes.
Push rocker switch to ON position.4.
Push starter button to start engine.5.
CAUTION
Toprolongstarterlife,useshortstartingcycles(5secondsmaximum,
thenwaitoneminute).
Once the engine starts, release starter button.6.
Allowtheenginetowarmupseveralminutes,adjustingchoke7.
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each
chokeadjustment.
Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend8.
at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end
from the snow thrower.
WARNING
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut
off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have
stopped before unclogging.
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before operating.
WARNING
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Never fuel the machine
indoorsorwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
WARNING
The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire
power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
householdcurrent.Itmustbeusedwithaproperlygroundedthree-
prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
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