Sears 247 886510 - Manual (Page 9)

FIGURE 15.
Auger
Bracket
Cross
Chain
Ferrule
Auger
Cable
FIGURE 16.
2. Raise the clutch lever so it is approximately V4"
away from the rubber stop on the handle, as shown
in figure 14. With the clutch lever in this position,
thread the ferrule onto the end of the auger cable
until it lines up with the hole in the auger bracket.
-------See figure 15.
3. Insert the ferrule into the auger bracket as shown
in figure 15. Secure with 5/16" flat washer and cot­
ter pin, bending the ends of the cotter pin in op­
posite directions.
To check the adjustment, push the clutch lever down
against the handle. The auger bracket should move up.
Release the clutch lever. Auger bracket should return
to the neutral (down) position, and the clutch lever
should spring up, away from the handle. If further ad­
justment is needed, refer to the Repairs/Adjustments
section of this manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Check
the tire pressure, and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. The tire
pressure must be equal in both tires.
TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION
Attach the tire chains to the wheels as follows. See
-figure 16.
1. Tip the snow thrower up on the front end. Have
someone hold it in this position to prevent tipping
as you install the chains.
2. Lay chain over tire so the open hook ends of cross
chains are away from the tire. The locking link must
be on the outside of tire.
3. Center the chains on the tire. Hook the ends of the
side chains on the inside of the tire.
4. Straighten the cross links, and pull chains tight. At­
tach the outside chain ends by inserting the lock­
ing link through the end of the side chain. (If chains
are too loose, move up one link.) Then hook the
locking link over the side chain as shown.
Repeat procedure on other side of snow thrower.
Return the snow thrower to the operating position after
chains are installed.
NOTE
If side chains appear to be too short and
cannot be hooked, check for kinks in
chain. Straighten chain and repeat
installation procedure.
Chains may loosen after use. Check and
tighten if necessary after using snow
thrower.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Before operating the snow thrower, adjust the skid
shoes to accommodate the type of surface to be
cleared. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment in Ad-
justments/Repairs section on page 15.