Craftsman 247.88782 Operator's Manual page 9

3. Removethe screwand hex lock nutfrom the universaljoint. See
Figure8.
Universal Join{
Hex Lock Nut
Screw
f
/
//
Hex Lock Nut
Chute
/_ ".............................................. Screw
J
Figure8
NOTE: Makesurethe chuteis facing forwardwheninstallingthe
universaljoint.
4. Installthe universal j oint on theend of thechute rod as shownin
Figure8.
NOTE: Be surethe holesin the universaljoint line up withthe holes
in the chute rod.You mayhaveto activatethechute rotationcontrol
triggerto allowyouto line up the holes.
5. Securethe universaljoint with the hexnut and screwpreviously
removed.See Figure8.
6. Slidethe protective sleeveoverthe universaljoint. See Figure9.
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ProtectiveSleeve%/ ,
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Figure9
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
1. Removethe eyebolt and handleknobfrom the manualbag.
2. Placetheeyeboltand handle knobon the upperhandle as shownin
Figure10.Donotfullytighten the hardware untilinstructed to do so.
Handle /
Knob
j
Figure10
NOTE: Theopeningof the eyebolt shouldface towardthe back of the
snow thrower.
3. Slowly pullthe recoilstarterhandle up towardsthe eyebolt.
4. Slip the recoilstarterropeinto theeye boltfrom the back of the
snow thrower.See Figure10.
5. Securelytightenthe eyebolt and handleknob.
SET-UP
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotive gasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombus-
tion chamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith
up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)can be
used. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt, dust,or waterin the fuel tank.DO NOTuse E85 gasoline.
• Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.Do not
smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis
refueledor wheregasolineis stored.
• Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank
cap is closed properlyand securely.
• Be carefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuelis spilled,makesurethe area is dry before
startingthe engine.
• Avoidrepeated or prolonged contactwith skinor breathingof vapor.
Adding Fuel
Useextremecare whenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevapors are explosive.Neverfuel the machine
indoorsor whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
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