Know Your Lawn Mower; Engine Controls - Crafstman 247.889980 Manual Del Operador

deck height
Lever
Oil Cap/
dipstick
Oil drain
Muffler and
valve
Muffler
Guard

ENGINE CONTROLS

Refer to Figure 8 for locations of the engine controls.
Oil drain valve
Use the oil drain valve to drain oil from the engine. Refer to the
Maintenance section for instructions.
Air Cleaner handle
The air cleaner handle is used to gain access to the air cleaner. The air
cleaner cartridge can be removed and cleaned or replaced. Refer to
the Maintenance section for details.
KNOW YOUR MOWER
Fuel Tank Cap
Air
Cleaner
handle
Spark
Plug
Figure 8
Throttle/Choke
Control
Gear Shift Lever
Figure 7
Spark Plug
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on spark plug
replacement.
Oil Cap/dipstick
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil.
MOWER CONTROLS
Refer to Figure 7 for locations of the mower controls.
Throttle/Choke Control
NOTE: When operating the mower with the
cutting deck engaged, be certain that the
throttle/choke control is in the fast position.
THE throttle/choke control is used to adjust
engine speeds, to activate the engine choke
and to stop the engine. Always run engine
with the throttle / choke control lever in the
fast position for best mower performance.
CHOkE: Use when starting a cold engine.
FAST: Use during mower operation.
SLOW: Use when idling engine.
STOP: Stops the engine.
REFER to Starting The Engine in the
Operation section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions.
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blade Control
Ignition Switch
Systems Indicator Monitor
drive Control
Choke
Fast
Slow
Stop