Craftsman C459-52927 Operator's Manual page 9

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NOTE: The pinion gear is located on the front of the unit below the
control panel.
NOTE: The joystick must be angled slightly to the right as shown
Figure 6 and the arrow on the pinion gear at the top to ensure full
chute rotation.
6. While supporting the back of the pinion gear
the rod (hole pointing upward) into the pinion gear. See Figure 8.
7. Secure the round end of the hex rod to the chute control assembly
with the cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 9.
NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the
hex rod into the pinion gear if required, refer to "Chute Control Rod" in
the "Adjustment" section.
8. Finish securing chute rotation assembly to chute support bracket with
wing nut, clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 2.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 5
Joystick in the
1 o'clock position.
Joystick Joystick
Figure 6
insert the hex end of
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Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9