Craftsman 247888520 snow thrower

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linesandcarburetorareempty.Usefreshfuelnextsea-
son.SeestorageInstructionsforadditionalinformation.
Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleanerproductsin
thefueltankorpermanentdamagemayoccur.
To Start Engine
A
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
discharge chute assembly has been
properly installed and is secured.
A. Electric Starter
Connect spark
plug wire
Insertkey.
Move "_" Prime
_¢_hoke _ .
t_OV_ll_ bUtton
Connectcord
_ Recoil
. _ _"starter
Figure 18
(For location of all the engine controls referred to in
thissection, see Figure 17 inset.)
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-
cient 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 householdcurrent.Followall instructionscarefully
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
"Final Adjustments" section of theAssembly
Instructions.
WARNING: The electric starter must be
properly grounded at all times to avoid the
possibility of electric shock which may be
injurious to the operator.
Determine whether your house wiring is a three-
wire grounded system. Ask a licensed
electrician if you are not certain.
WARNING: If your house wiring system is
net a three-wire grounded system, do not use
this electdc starter under any conditions.
If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used,
one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always
connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug
the other end into a three-hole grounded
receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always
unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
For illustration of starting instructions, see Figure 18.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Make sure that the auger drive and the traction
drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED
position.
Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into
place. Do not tum key. Keep the second key in a
safe place.
Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
Connect the power cord to the switch box on the
engine.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
WARNING: Do not use primer while
starting theengine with an electric starter.
Snow Spark Drive
Thrower Plug Levers
wire
Electric Connect Release
Starter
Recoil _,onnectRelease
Starter
i_ 3
_ Starting Instructions at a glance
Throttle
control
Move to
FAST
Move to
FAST
Ignition
Key
Push to
snap in
Push to
snap in
Choke
Move to
FULL
Move to
FULL
Power
Co_
Connect
to source
Primer
Prime
Starter
Push
button
Pull
handle
Afterstarting
1. Release button
2. Move Choke to Off
3. Disconnect cord
1. Release handle
2. Move Choke to Off.
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