Assembly; Chute Assembly - Craftsman C459-52927 Operator's Manual

Figure 1
Chute Control Assembly
Chute
Chute Base
Figure 2
Figure 3

ASSEMBLY

Chute Support
Bracket
IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT
GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for
proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models, handle panels,
lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model.
Not all features referenced (or engines pictured) in this manual are
applicable to all snow thrower models.
NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position.
2. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables
are aligned with roller guides.
a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. Align
upper handle with the lower handle.
b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.

Chute Assembly

1. Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute control
assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket.
See Figure 2.
2. Insert round end of the hex rod (hole pointing upward) as far as
possible into chute control assembly. See Figure 3.
3. Place chute onto chute base with the hex rod positioned
handle panel. Reinstall the hex bolt previously removed but do not
secure with wing nut at this time. See Figure 4.
4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick, rotate the chute assembly by
hand to face forward. The holes in the chute rotation assembly
should be facing up. See Figure 5.
NOTE: The chute will not rotate without squeezing the trigger on the
joystick.
5. Rotate the joystick to 1 o'clock position (see Figure 6) so the silver
arrow on the pinion gear faces upward (see Figure 7).
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Figure 4
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