Craftsman 247.88780 Operator's Manual page 17

5. If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and pull the
handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the engine
head is removed.
CAUTION
Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the
starter handle is pulled.
6. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
re-installing.
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching
due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If the auger
seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in
cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable from the
bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the upper hole.
Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Figure 18.
Control
Cable
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If
after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates when
rotating, see Belt Replacement for instructions on replacing the belt.
Chute Assembly
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the chute
assembly.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Control
Handle
Figure 18
AUgER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to
secure the auger in place.
4. Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex washer screws
and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame. See Figure 19.
Hex Washer Screw
5. Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the auger
shaft. See Figure 20.
Auger Shaft
Auger Pulley
6. Remove the auger pulley and the belt.
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Hex Lock Screw
Figure 19
Flange Nut
Figure 20