Craftsman 247.888301 Operator's Manual page 10

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Makesureall cables are routedto the left of the chutecontrol rod.
Line up the hole in thechute control rodwith the arrowon the
input shaftand insertthe rod intothe inputshaft belowjoystickon
handle panel.See Figure7.
NOTE:Thechute controlrod will fit snugglyintothe inputshaft.
Supportthe rear of thedash panelwith one handwhileinsertingthe
rod with yourotherhandto ensurethe rod is insertedall the way into
the input shaft.
8. Nowpushthe chutecontrol rod back towardsthe handle
paneluntilthe hole in the rod linesup with the holein the chute
control inputclosestto the chutecontrolhead. Insertthe cotter
pin.See Figure8.
NOTE:The secondholeis usedto achievefurther engagement o f
chute controlrod into the inputshaftif requiredand can be usedlater
for adjustmentif the chutedoes not fully rotate.Referto the Service&
Maintenance sectionfor ChuteControlRodadjustments.
9. Finishsecuringchute controlheadto chutesupport bracketwith
wingnut, and clevispin and bow-tiecotter pin removedearlier.Do
notovertighten.See Figure9.
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Figure9
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