Craftsman 247.88845 Operator's Manual page 9

6. Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Fig. 4,
making sure that the notches engage with the spiral end of chute
directional control.
7. Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws.
Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange keepers. See Fig. 5.
8. If not already done, slip the cables that run from the handle
panel to the discharge chute into the cable guide extending over
the top of the engine. See Fig. 4.
9. Normally the cable ties holding the steering cables against the
handle are loosely installed on each side of the lower handle at
the factory. Pull the cable ties tight to secure. Cut the excess
from the ends of cable ties.
The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger
housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before
operating the snow thrower.
SeT-UP
Chute Clean-out Tool
A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing
with a mounting clip. See Fig. 6. The tool is designed to clear a chute
assembly of ice and snow. This item, along with the extension cord, is
fastened with a cable tie at the factory, which you were instructed to
cut in the previous section.
Drift Cutters
1. Remove the two screws and lock nuts that secure each drift
cutter, and remove them from the sides of the auger housing.
Warning
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut
off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have
stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.
2. Turn the drift cutters around and position them as shown in Fig. 7
to the outside of the auger housing.
3. Attach the drift cutters with the screws and lock nuts removed
earlier.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 7
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Chute Clean-out Tool
Figure 6