Craftsman 247.886640 Owner's Manual page 6

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow
thrower are determined from behind the unit in the
operatingposition.
Unpacking
Remove staples from top flaps of the carton.
Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.).
Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down fiat,
Remove packing material.
• Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
loose parts before discarding.
Loose Parts In Carton
Figure 1
• Compare Figure 1 with the list below to identify
loose parts in the carton.
Ref. Description Qty.
A Handles (Right and Left) 2
B Handle Panel 1
C Speed Selector Plate 1
D Shift Lever 1
E Chute Directional Control Assembl 1
F 3hute Assembly 1
G Hardware Pack* 1
H Extension Cord 1
• S_own on page 5
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
NOTE: All hardware pieces identified by a letter code
here correspond to the letter code used in the
descriptionof the hardware pack on page 5.
• Take the two "Z" fittings from Group D of the
Hardware Pack and insert the Z end ofthese
throughthe two holes on the two clutchgrips on the
handle panel. The handle panel was shipped as
loose part with your snow thrower.
Assembly Tips:
1. For easier assembly purposes, remove the chute
from the carton and lay it on top of the engine, Do
not unwrap the chute till you have installed the
handle panel and the clutch cables.
2. Lookfor stampinge of L and R respectivelyon the
bottom of the left and the right handles to identify.
Tools Required
1. Two 7/16" wrenches or a set of adjustable
wrenches.
Attaching Handles
(Use hardware group B,)
• Raise beth clutch grips,
• Lower left and right handles down through handle
panel between the pivot rod and the clutch grips
and attach using two each of carriage bolts (E), lock
washers (C) and hex nuts (D). See Figure 2.
_andle Clutch • Left Handle
_1I'.._ Pivot Rod
_// " Lock
//
Figure 2
• Do nottighten at this time.
• Lay handle panel assembly behind snow thrower
as shown in Figure 3,
Handle Panel &
Handles
Figure 3