Adjusting The Auger Cable - Craftsman 247.88755 Operator's Manual

Adjusting The Auger Cable
Periodicadjustmentto theauger controlcabb may be requireddue
to normalstretchand wearon the beL Adjustment i s neededif the
augersseemto hesitatewhib turning,but theengine maintainsspeed,
or continueturningwiththe auger controldisengaged.
1. Loosenthe rearhex bolton the cabb adjustmentbracket. See
Figure20.
2. Slide the cabb adjustmentbracketbackwardstakingout the slack
in the augercabb.
3. Refightenthe rear hexbolt
4. Start engineand verifyauger controlengagesand disengages
properly.
NOTE: if augercontinuesto rotatewith the controldisengaged,shut
off the engineand readjustthe cablebracketforward.Then recheck
theauger operation.
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Bottom Auger
Housing Screw
Top Auger
"" Housing Screw
Figure 20
Auger Cabb _
Adjustment
Bracket
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Follow the maintenance scheduie given below. Some adjustments wiii have to be made periodicaliyto maintain your unit
properiy. Periodicaliycheck aii fasteners and make sure these are tight. Keep track of your scheduied service by fiiiing in
the Service Dates fieid below.
Beforeservicing, r epairing, l ubricating or inspecting, disengage all controlsandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete stop.
Disconnect s park plugwire and groundit againstthe engineto prevent u nintended starting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationor while
performing anyadjustments or repairs.
Maintenance Schedule
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BeforeEachUse
After EachUse
1st5 hours
After 25 hours
BeforeStorage
Oncea Season
1. Checkengineoil leveL
1. CheckequipmenL
2. Checkskid shows.
1. Engineoil
1. CheckWbelts.
1. Fuelsystem.
1. Pivotpoints.
2. Drivesystem& hex gear
shafL
3. Wheelshall
4. Sparkplug.
1. Filloiliflow
1. Clean
2. Clean
1. Change.
2. Adjustor replaceif necessary.
1. Empty.
1. Lubricate.
2. Lubricate.
3. Grease.
4. Changeif necessary.
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