Craftsman 247.889721 Operator's Manual page 10

7. Make sure all cables are routed to the left of the chute control rod. Line up
the hole in the rod with the arrow on the input shaft and insert the rod into
the input shaft below joystick on handle panel. See Figure 8.
NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snuggly into the input shaft. Support the
rear of the dash panel with one hand while inserting the rod with your other
hand to ensure the rod is inserted all the way into the input shaft.
8. Now push the chute control rod back towards the handle panel until the
hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute control input closest to the
chute control head. Insert the cotter pin. See Figure 9.
NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the
chute control rod into the input shaft if required and can be used later
for adjustment if the chute does not fully rotate. Refer to the Service &
Maintenance section for Chute Control Rod adjustments.
9. Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with wing nut,
and clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin removed earlier. Do not overtighten.
See Figure 10.
Figure 8
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Figure 9
Figure 10