Craftsman 247.88045 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY
NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing
directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel).
reMoving FroM CraTe
Remove screws from the bottom of the crate securing the sides,
and ends of the shipping crate.
Lift off the top off of the crate and set out of the way of the
assembly area.
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s
Manual, etc.).
Push down on the lower handle and pull unit back out of crate.
Make certain the crate has been completely emptied before
discarding it.
aSSeMbLY
Make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and drive
cables are securely hooked into their respective actuator
bracket before pivoting the handle upward.
a. Place the shift lever in the F6 position.
b. Remove the lower wing knob and carriage bolt from each
side of the upper handle. Pull up on upper handle as shown
in Fig. 1. Align upper handle with the lower handle. Again,
make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and
drive cables are securely hooked into their respective
actuator bracket. Also, remove any rubber bands securing
the cables to the wing nuts.
2. a. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two wing
knobs and carriage bolts removed earlier.
b. Tighten the two wing knobs already installed in the upper
holes to firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes.
3. Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift rod
connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the
connector until the lower rod is completely through the connector.
See Fig. 2.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will
pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction.
NOTE: If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) can not be
achieved, refer to the “Making Adjustments” section.
4. a. Cut the cable tie securing the chute assembly to the lower
chute crank rod for shipping purposes.
b. Remove the internal cotter pin from the upper chute crank.
Slide the upper chute crank into the sleeve on the lower
chute crank. See Fig. 3.
c. Align the hole in the upper chute crank with the hole in the
sleeve (If necessary, use a pair of pliers to assist in aligning
holes). Insert the internal cotter pin through the holes to
secure the chute crank. See Fig. 3.
Remove lock nuts and screws securing one of the flange keepers
to the chute assembly.
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