Craftsman 247.8879 - Manual (Page 17)

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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make
any adjustments while engine is running.
Auger Control
To adjust the auger control, refer to Auger Control Test, on page 12.
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved,
refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the
fastest forward speed position.
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 20.
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
5. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.
Chute Control
Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier,
check whether the four-way chute control™ cables have slackened. If
the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot be moved up or down,
the chute control cables will have to be adjusted.
To adjust these cables, proceed as follows:
1. To tighten cable, loosen the top nut and tighten the bottom nut on
the cable.
2. Adjust equally on both sides by working on both cables. See Figure
21.
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