Craftsman 247.88955 24-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

OPERATION
2
3
.
.
Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
Move choke to the ON position
position.
to  engage driVe
(cold engine start). If
1.
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit)
position, move
engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions  or two reverse
(R) positions. Select a speed  appropriate for the snow conditions
and a pace you’re comfortable with.
4.
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making  sure to cover vent
hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once.
Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
NOTE:  When selecting a Drive Speed, use  the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the  snow
thrower.
5.
6.
Push starter button to start engine. Once the  engine starts, im-
mediately release starter button. Electric starter  is equipped with
thermal overload protection; system will temporarily shut-down  to
allow starter to cool if electric starter  becomes overloaded.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OFF
position. If the engine falters, restart engine  and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time,  and then slowly
rotate the choke into OFF position.
2.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: 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.
7.
After engine is running, disconnect power cord  from electric
starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the wall
outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.
to  engage aUgers
1.
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
recoil starter
CaUtio n
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
rePLaCing sHear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two  shear pins and
bow-tie clips. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice  jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the shear pins may shear. If augers
will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 11.
1
.
Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
position.
2
.
.
Move choke to the ON position
(cold engine start). If
engine is warm, place choke in OFF position.
3
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making  sure to cover vent
hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once.
Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
CaUtio n
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
SKU# 88389/OEM  Part No. 738-04124A replacement shear pins.
Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of
failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
4.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist,  then
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Do
not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Return rope
SLOWLY to original position. If required, repeat this step.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to OFF
position. If the engine falters, restart engine  and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time,  and then slowly
rotate the choke into OFF position.
Warning
Always turn off the snow thrower’s engine and remove the key prior to
5.
replacing shear pins.
Warning
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine  off after use and
remove ignition key.
stoPPing tHe  engine
After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1
.
Move throttle control to STOP
position.
STOP
2
.
Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the pos-
sibility of unauthorized starting of the engine  while equipment is
not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start
without the ignition key.
3
.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.
Figure 11
15
Product Specification
CategoriesCraftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals
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Model Number247.88955
Model Year2005
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- 68 pages
Document TypeOperator's Manual
LanguageEnglish, Español
Product NameCraftsman 24-Inch Snow Thrower
Product BrandCraftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower
Product TypeSnowthrower
Swath24 inch
Engine ManufacturerCraftsman
Engine Oil TypeSAE 5W30, 4-Cycle Engine Oil (Quart)
Recommended for Temperature:
- Above 32°F: SAE 30W Straight Grade;
- 0°F to 32°F: SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 Multi Grade;
- Below O°F: SAE 0W-30 Synthetic
Engine Motor Model #ZS365-SUA
Document File TypePDF
Publishercraftsman.com
Wikipedia's PageCraftsman (tools)
CopyrightAttribution Non-commercial
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