Craftsman 247.88455.1 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After
assembly, see page 10 for fuel and oil details.
Removing From Carton
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground.
Remove all packing inserts.
2. The upper handle is packaged unattached to the snow thrower,
though connected by cables. Move the snow thrower and upper
handle out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before
discarding it.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and Ground
it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is from the
operating position unless otherwise stated.
Setting Up The Handle
1. If applicable, remove cable tie securing upper handle to lower
handle for shipping purposes. Remove all protective plastic wrap-
ping from handles as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE: Be careful NOT to remove the three loosely fitted cable ties
that will be utilized later to secure cables.
2. Loosen and remove the star knob, handle tab, and carriage screw
on each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.
3. Slide one of the loosely fitted cable ties from the right side of the
lower handle up to the cross member of the lower handle. Leave
the second cable tie in place on the right side of the lower handle.
IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to lift the upper handle while sliding
up this cable tie to prevent damage to the cable.
4. Lift the upper handle up and position it over the lower handle,
aligning the holes where the star knobs were removed (1).
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
5. Insert a carriage screw from the outside through a handle tab, the
upper and lower handles, and into the star knob (2). Repeat on the
other side.
6. Tighten the star knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to Figure 3.
NOTE: The auger cable and speed control cable route down the left
lower handle from the speed control box. The drive cable is routed
across the top of the lower handle and down the right side of the lower
handle. See Figure 4.
7. Three cable ties have been used to loosely tie the control cables
to the lower handle, including the cable tie you relocated in step 3.
Position cable ties now, as in Figure 4, and tighten to secure cables
to the lower handle. Trim off excess material of cable ties.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer
to Figure 6 on page 8 for location of shave plate and skid shoes. For close
snow removal, place skid shoes in low position. When area to be cleared is
uneven, place skid shoes in the middle or high position. See Figure 5.
Figure 1
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Remove protective wrapping