Adjustments - Craftsman C459-52924 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before operating.
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running, except where specified
in operator's manual.
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved,
refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 9.
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
Drive Control
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" position,
the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently
forward. The unit should roll freely.
2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow
thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not
roll freely.
3. With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth
between the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There
should be no resistance in the shift lever.
4. If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjust-
ment. Proceed as follows:
5. Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 10.
6. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to
increase cable tension).
7. Retighten the lower hex nut.
WARNING: Run the engine completely dry of
gasoline before tipping snowthrower.
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of
the chute assembly. To do so:
1. Stop the engine and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left
side of the chute assembly.
2. Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening the wing
knob. See Figure 11.
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