Operating Controls; Operation - Sears Craftsman 247.888530 Manual De Uso

Knowing Your Snow Thrower
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare illustration below with
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Traction Control/
Auger Control Lock
Headlight
Discharge
Chute
Chute
Clean-Out
Tool
Auger

Operating Controls

(See Figure 17 .)
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the traction control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger
control must also be released).
Always release the traction control before
IMPORTANT:
changing speeds.
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Shift Lever
Skid Shoe
Figure 17
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
12
Chute Distance Control
Auger Control
Chute Crank
Spark
Plug
Choke
Muffler
Electric
Starter
Ignition
Key
Primer
Throttle
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the
left handle. Squeeze the auger
control to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing
action. The traction control must also
be released in order to stop auger.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove key when snow
thrower is not in use. Do not attempt to turn the key.
Fuel
Oil
Cap
Fill
Fuel
Tank
Starter
Handle
Recoil
Starter