Before Starting Engine; To Start Engine; Electric Starter - Sears Craftsman 247.88790 Manual De Uso

Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel and is used to determine ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight
positions.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control before
changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1) being the
slowest speed.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1) being the
slower speed.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page
7 for instructions on how to properly use it.
WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged
chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have stopped before unclog-
ging. Use the clean-out tool or a stick to unclog.
Skid Shoe
The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of the ground
from where snow has to be removed. Higher the snow level, lower
will be the skid shoe level. Adjust it accordingly. Refer to Skid Shoe
Adjustment on page 9.

Before Starting Engine

Oil
The engine 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 steps on page 15.
1. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill.
2. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is not up to FULL, pour fresh oil slowly through the
plug. Replace oil fill dipstick and check oil level again.
OPERATION
Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable; use caution
when handling or storing it.
WARNING: Do not fill fuel tank while the snow
thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an
enclosed area.
WARNING: Keep your snow thrower away from any
open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
1. Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in
place on the container.
2. Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
3. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling
4. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.
5. Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/2" from
the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.
6. Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
7. At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not
going to be used for 30 days or longer. See off-season storage
instructions on page 20.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the snow thrower while starting or
operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless
the chute assembly has been properly installed and
is secured.

Electric Starter

For location of all the engine controls referred to in this section, see
Figure 14 inset.
Before starting, make sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The snow
thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and
recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power
cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household
current. Follow all instructions carefully.
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To Start Engine