Chute Assembly; Auger Control - Craftsman C459-52101 Operator's Manual

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of
the chute assembly. To do so:
1. Stop the engine and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left
side of the chute assembly.
CAUTION
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel
as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal
injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.
2. Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening the wing
knob. See Figure 7A.

Auger Control

WARNING
Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all
instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow
thrower is operating safely and properly.
Perform the following Auger Control Test before operating your snow
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged "up" posi-
tion, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to
Starting the Engine in the Operation section.
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the augers.
4. Allow the augers to remain engaged for approximately ten (10)
seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several
times.
5. With the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the
front of the machine.
6. Confirm that the augers have completely stopped rotating and
show NO signs of motion. If any auger shows ANY sign of
rotating, immediately return to the operator's position and shut off
the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before adjusting the
auger control.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex bolt on the
auger cable bracket. See Figure 8.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward
to increase cable tension).
9. Retighten the upper hex bolt.
10. Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been
achieved.
ASSEMBLY
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Figure 7A
Figure 8