Craftsman 247.888301 Operator's Manual page 10

7. Make sure all cables are routed to the left of the chute control rod.
Line up the hole in the chute control rod with the arrow on the
input shaft and insert the rod into the input shaft below joystick on
handle panel. See Figure 7.
NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snuggly into the input shaft.
Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand while inserting the
rod with your other hand to ensure the rod is inserted
the input shaft.
8. Now push the chute control rod back towards the handle
panel until the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute
control input closest to the chute control head. Insert the cotter
pin. See Figure 8.
NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of
chute control rod into the input shaft if required and can be used later
for adjustment if the chute does not fully rotate. Refer to the Service &
Maintenance section for Chute Control Rod adjustments.
9. Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with
wing nut, and clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin removed earlier. Do
not overtighten. See Figure 9.
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Figure 7
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Figure 8
Figure 9