Craftsman 247.881733 Operator's Manual page 9

10. Insert chute directional control into rear of the chute control head. Secure
the chute directional control to the chute control head with the hairpin clip
removed in Step 8. See Figure 8.
Set-Up
Chute Clean-Out Tool
A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting
clip. See Figure 9. The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow.
This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before
operating the snow thrower.
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut OFF engine
and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before
using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.
Tire Pressure
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.
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.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory to be approx 1/8" below
the bottom surface of the shave plate. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to
operating the snow thrower.
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.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
ASSEMBLY
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Figure 8
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Figure 9