Craftsman C459-52833 Operator's Manual page 8

Attaching the Chute Assembly
• Remove locknuts and screws securing one of the flange keepers to
the chute assembly. See Figure 4.
• Loosen but do not remove the locknuts and screws on the other
two flange keepers.
• Slide chute assembly over chute opening, making sure the flange
keepers are beneath lip of chute adapter. The notches should
engage with the spiral end of the chute crank. See Figure 5.
• Secure flange keeper, locknuts and screws previously removed.
Tighten all flange keepers and hardware with two 7/16" wrenches.
Do not over tighten.
NOTE: If necessary the chute crank support bracket can be adjusted
so the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute
assembly. Refer to the Adjustment Section.
Attaching the Shift Rod
• Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift rod connec-
tor down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until
the lower rod is completely through the connector. See Figure 6.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will
pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction.
NOTE: If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved, refer to the Adjustment Section.
• 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.
• If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle
panel to the discharge chute into the cable guide located on top of
the engine. See Figure 4.
• If not already attached, wrap the wire from the head lamp down the
right handle until the wire can be plugged into the alternator lead
wire under the fuel tank.
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.
ASSEMBLY
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6