Craftsman C459-52413 Operator's Manual page 10

Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing
and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 13 for
instructions on how to properly use it.
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the
auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating
the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-12.
WARNING:
and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in
heavy drift conditions.
• On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware are
assembled to the auger housing inverted.
• Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the drift
cutters to the housing.
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Chute Clean-Out
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Fig. 3-13
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• Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown
in Fig. 3-13. Secure with hardware previously removed,
wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the housing
as shown.
Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)
The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to
the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower
handle. Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the
cable tie to prevent interference with the recoil starter handle.
See Fig. 3-14.
Fig. 3-14
Tire Pressure
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire
pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side
wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or
inflate) the tires as necessary.
WARNING:
Under any circumstance do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for
recommended pressure.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for
performance purposes.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to
operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel,
causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and
surrounding property.