Craftsman 247.88854 - Manual (Page 20)

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WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis-
connect spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug before performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Never attempt to clean the chute or make
any adjustments while the engine is running.
Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make
any adjustments while engine is running.
Chute Assembly
The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
the Controls section of this manual.
•
The remote chute control cables have been pre-
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute
lever on the control panel back and forward to
adjust angle of the chute asssembly.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position
when area to be cleared is uneven.
•
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six hex nuts
and carriage bolts and two washers and moving
skid shoes to desired position.
• Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid
shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear
on the skid shoes.
• Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this
snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury
or damage to the snow thrower.
• If for some reason, you have to operate the
snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in
the highest position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
Traction Drive Clutch
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up
Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. To
check the adjustment, proceed as follows:
•
With the snow thrower tipped forward (be
certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film
under the gas cap if the snow thrower has
already been operated), remove the frame cover
underneath the snow thrower by removing six
self-tapping screws.
• With the traction drive clutch released, there
must be clearance between the friction wheel
and the drive plate in all positions of the shift
lever.
• With the traction drive clutch engaged, the
friction wheel must contact the drive plate
(shown in Figure 31).
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
on the traction drive cable and thread the cable
in or out as necessary. See Figure 22. Tighten
the jam nut to secure the cable when correct
adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame
cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
Auger Clutch
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Set-Up Instructions.
Figure 22
Shift Rod
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.
•
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel.
• Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or the
fastest forward speed.
• Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
• Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the
upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 22.
• Insert ferrule from the right side of the
snowthrower into the upper hole in shift lever.
• Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
CAUTION: Check for correct adjustment
before operating the snow thrower.
(Viewed from under the handle panel)
Clutch
Grip
Ferrule
Handle
Panel
Jam Nut
(Thread
nut
Cable is straight
but not tight
Z Fitting
Shift
Rod
Flat
Washer
Hairpin
Clip
here)
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS