Craftsman 247.88852 Owner's Manual page 24

in position. See Figure 32.
Shift Arm Assembly
Shift Arm
Assembly
Friction
Wheel
Friction Wheel
Figure 32
• Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the
housing and through the friction wheel
assembly.
• Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the
spacer. See Figure 33. Make certain that the
chain engages both the large and the small
sprocket.
NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower
while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on
the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket
Sprocket
Spacer
Sprocket
Spacer
Pin
Pin
toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on
to the hex shaft. See Figure 33.
Hex
Shaft
Hex Hub
of Sprocket
• Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing
and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the
left side of the housing.
• Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws
that were earlier removed.
Note: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see
your nearest authorized Sears Service Outlet.
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Sprocket
Spacer
Figure 33