Craftsman 247.88853 Snow Blower User Manual


 
12
Knowing Your Snow Thrower
Read this owners manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
illustration below 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.
Figure 17
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
Ta nk
Fuel
Recoil
Starter
Starter
Handle
Primer
Throttle
Ignition
Key
Muffler
Spark
Plug
Oil
Fill
Fuel
Cap
Auger
Traction Drive
Control
Shift
Chute
Distance
Lever
Chute Crank
Discharge
Chute
Auger
Skid Shoe
Electric
Start
Turn
Trigger
Choke
Control
Control
Lever
Electric Starter
OPERATION
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).