Operation - Craftsman 247.116830 Operator's Manual

Recoil Starter Handle
Control Handle
Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it's important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 8.
Choke Control
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting
engine. The choke lever slides between the RUN
Primer
Pressing the primer, making sure to cover the vent hole when
pushing, forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor to aid in
cold-weather starting.
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine.
Gas Cap
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
Muffler
Engine exhaust exits the engine via the muffler.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Auger Control
Gas Cap
and CHOKE positions.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Upper Handle
Primer
Choke Lever
Muffler
Choke Lever
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Oil Drain
Figure 8
Key
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for
the engine to start. Remove the key when the snow thrower is
not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may
cause it to break.
Auger
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws
it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger also aid in propelling the
snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and
disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle
to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
Chute Assembly
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the control handle. The pitch of
the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing
knob on the side of the discharge chute before pivoting the discharge chute upward or
downward. Retighten the knob once the desired position has been achieved.
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Key
Recoil Starter Handle