Craftsman 247.88355 Manual Del Operador página 11

2. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making
sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is
below 15° Fahrenheit.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the
point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow
the rope to recoil.
4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the
handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter
handle and allow it to slowly recoil.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF
position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back
to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating
temperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any
moisture on the engine.
1. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at
the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from
the snow thrower.
2. Move throttle control to STOP position.
3. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as
well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control.
Also, engage and release both controls several times.
OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become
lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to
safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear
of the auger housing.
WARNING: The muffler, engine and sur-
rounding areas become hot and can cause
a burn. Do not touch.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and
scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute
assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the
auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and start the snow thrower's
engine.
6. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower),
engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining
snow and ice from the chute assembly.
To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift
lever into one of the five forward (F) positions or two reverse (R)
positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a
pace you're comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow
thrower.
2. Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the augers will
turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will
move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or
direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and
bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result
in premature wear to the snow thrower's drive system.
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