Craftsman 247.881732 Operator's Manual page 18

Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the
figure to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position (F6).
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 22.
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
Drive Control
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "UP" position, the cable
should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Also, if there is excessive slack
in the drive cable or if the unit experiences intermittent drive while using, the cable
may need to be adjusted. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The
unit should roll freely.
2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower
forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.
3. With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between
the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There should be no
resistance in the shift lever.
4. If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment.
Proceed as follows:
a. Shut OFF the engine as instructed in the Operation section.
b. Loosen the lower hex bolt on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 23.
c. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to
increase cable tension).
d. Retighten the lower hex bolt.
e. Perform steps 1-3 to confirm adjustment.
Chute
If the chute fails to remain stationary during operation, the pre-load of the chute
can be adjusted by tightening the hex nut found on the front of the chute control
head.
1. To increase the preload, tighten the hex nut clockwise in ¼ turn intervals.
See Figure 24.
2. If the chute directional control is difficult to crank, decrease the preload by
loosening the hex nut counterclockwise in ¼ turn intervals.
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Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24