To Install The Shifter Lever; To Check/Adjust Clutch Control Cables; To Install Shifter Lever Knob; Checklist - Craftsman 536.886331 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER
Stand the snow thrower up on the front of the auger
housing, as shown in FIG.8A. Note: Place a piece of
cardboard under front to prevent paint damage to
auger housing.
Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever
assembly to the shift bracket (FIG. 8B).
Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt
(PIG. 8D).
Reposition the shifter lever into the slot in the
control panel, as shown in FIG. 8C, and reinstall the
bolt, spring, washer and the Iocknut.
Tighten the Iocknut until 1/8" to 3/16" (2 or 3 threads)
of the bolt protrude past the Iocknut.
Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end
of the shifter lever until it is tight (FIG. 8D).
Move the shifter lever through all the speeds to
ensure proper tension of the spring. If the shifter
lever sticks in any of the notches, loosen the
Iocknut 1/4 turn at a time until the shifter lever moves
freely.
Return the snow thrower to the normal operating
position.
TO CHECK/ADJUST CLUTCH
CONTROL CABLES
]-he control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and
'faction clutch lever may need to be adjusted before you
Jse your snow thrower.
For instructions on checking or adjusting the control
;ables, see To Adjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph in
:he Service & Adjustments section of this manual.
,/ CHECKLIST
_EFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
3NOW THROWER, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU
_ECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND
3A TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
_LEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
f All assembly instructions have been completed.
/ The discharge chute rotates freely.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,qHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW
tHROWER, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE
=OLLOWlNG IMPORTANT ITEMS:
f,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
t#' Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline.
%/ Become familiar with all controls-their location and
function. Operate controls before starting engine.
SHIFTER BRACKET
A
CONTROLPANEL
LEVER
B
SHIFTER KNOB
SHIFTER LEVER
SHIFTER LEVER --_7
C
D
FIG.8
TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB
Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end
of the shifter lever until it is snug against the hex nut
and the lip is pointed toward the engine. Tighten the
hex nut against the bottom of the shift lever knob (See
Fig. 9).