Chute Clean-Out Tool; Final Adjustments; Auger Control; Drive Control & Shift Lever - Craftsman 247.88890 Owner's Manual

9 horse power 28" two-stage track drive
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9. Secure thechutedirectional control tothebracket
withflatwasher a ndhairpin clip.SeeFigure 5.
Spiral
J
J
Chute Control
Bracket
Figure 5
10. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
over the lower shift rod. See Figure 6.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
This tool, along with the electric cord, is fastened with a
cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping
purposes. Cut cable tie and remove electric cord before
operating the snow thrower.
Final Adjustments
After setting up your snow thrower, check and make
any final adjustments necessary before operating.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with these adjustment
instructions may cause damage to the unit.
Auger Control
1.
To check the adjustment of the auger control, push
forward the left hand clutch grip until the rubber
bumper is compressed. There should be slack in
the clutch cable.
Clutch Grip
Jam
Nut
",, Lower
"Shift
Rod
Figure 6
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
speeds or direction of movement.
11. If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
handle panel to discharge chute into the cable
guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 7.
Cable
Guide
Chute
Figure 7
Auger/
Clutch"
Cable
Figure 8
2.
Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control grip against the left handle completely.
3.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam nut
and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for
more slack). See Figure 8.
4.
Recheck the adjustment. Tighten jam nut against
the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Drive Control & Shift Lever
1.
Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the
auger housing.
2.
Move the shift lever all the way forward to the sixth
(6) position.
3.
Move the weight transfer lever to the transport
position (shown in Figure 11) and the shift lever all
the way forward to sixth (6) position.
4.
With the drive control released, pull the triggers up
to the handle and then push the snow thrower
forward to check that the tracks turn.

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