Craftsman 247.889800 Operator's Manual page 9

3. Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal joint. See Figure 8.
Hex Lock Nut
Screw
Hex Lock Nut
Chute Rod
NOTE: Make sure the chute is facing forward when installing the universal joint.
4. Install the universal joint on the end of the chute rod. See Figure 8.
NOTE: Be sure the holes in the universal joint line up with the holes in the
chute rod. You may have to activate the chute rotation control trigger to
allow you to line up the holes.
5. Secure the universal joint with the hex nut and screw previously removed.
See Figure 8.
6. Slide the protective sleeve over the universal joint. See Figure 9.
Universal Joint
Screw
Figure 8
Figure 9
ASSEMBLY
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 10.
Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so.
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the back of the snow
blower.
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
blower. See Figure 10.
5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.
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.
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Recoil Starter Handle
Eye Bolt
Handle Knob
Figure 10
CAUTION
without fuel stabilizing additive