Craftsman C459-52103 Operator's Manual page 12

auger Control
WarnIng
Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all
instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow
thrower is operating safely and properly.
Perform the following Auger Control Test before operating your snow
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged "up"
position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be
tight.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to
Starting the Engine in the Operation section.
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the augers.
4. Allow the augers to remain engaged for approximately ten (10)
seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several
times.
5. With the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the
front of the machine.
6. Confirm that the augers have completely stopped rotating and
show NO signs of motion. If any auger shows ANY sign of
rotating, immediately return to the operator's position and shut off
the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before adjusting the
auger control.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex bolt on the
auger cable bracket. See Figure 18.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward
to increase cable tension).
9. Retighten the upper hex bolt.
10. Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been
achieved.
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Figure 18