Assembly - Craftsman 247.887000 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full
of oil. After assembly, see page 8 for fuel and oil fill-up
details.
Removing From Carton
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
Before Assembly
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is
from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
• Cut and remove cable ties holding upper handle to
chute assembly.
Setting Up The Handle
1. Loosen the hand knob on the upper chute and pivot
the upper chute upwards as far as it will go. Follow
the direction of the arrow in Figure 1.
Figure 1
WARNING:
Do not lift the snow thrower by
the chute handle.
2. Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and
handle tab on each side of the handle.See Figure 2.

ASSEMBLY

Upper
Chute
Chute Handle*
Chute Knob
Saddle Washer
Carriage Bolt
* Meant only to rotate the chute
Handle
Knob
Saddle
Washer
3. Hold both controls against the upper handle and
pull up as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the
upper handle locks over the lower handle and the
handle tabs align with the handle. You may have to
carefully maneuver the upper handle to clear the
chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
Final position of
Upper Handle
Initial position of
Upper Handle
4. Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the
handle. Refer to Figure 2 .
5. Tighten the chute knob making sure the rectangular
head of the carriage bolt is firmly seated in the slot
on the chute. Refer to Figure 1.
6. Rotate the chute by the chute handle to the desired
operating position. Tighten the knob securely.
Clean-Out Tool
This tool and the electric extension cord are fastened
with a cable tie to the auger housing for shipping. Cut
the cable tie and remove extension cord now.
5
Handle Tab
Hex Bolt
Figure 2
Figure 3