Craftsman 247.116830 Operator's Manual page 8

3. Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the lower chute and
secure with the previously removed screws. See Figure 5.
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
1. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag.
2. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in Figure 6.
Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so.
Recoil Starter Handle
Handle Knob
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the back of the snow
thrower.
3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt.
4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back side of the snow
thrower. See Figure 6.
5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.
Figure 5
Eye Bolt
Figure 6
ASSEMBLY
Set-Up
Fuel Recommendations
Operating the engine with E15 or E85 fuel, an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty
gasoline, or
gasoline over 30 days old
may result in damage to your engine's carburetor. Subsequent damage
would be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
not
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber
deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (E10)
or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline
mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO
NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed
properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Remove the gas cap, check the fuel level and add fuel if necessary. Fill the
tank until the fuel reaches 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to allow
for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
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CAUTION
without fuel stabilizing additive
WARNING
WARNING