Craftsman 247.8897 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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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 CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. 1.
Remove and discard all packing inserts.
Move the snow thrower out of the carton.2.
Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before 3.
discarding it.
ASSEMBLY
Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both 1.
cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle
upward.
a. Place the shift lever in the F6 position.
b. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. As
you are raising the handle upward, make sure that both ends
of the center cable are positioned properly in the brackets.
Align upper handle with the lower handle.
c. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.
Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are
for packaging purposes only.
2. Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly
and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket. See
Figure 2. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over the
chute base.
3. Place chute control lever in the centered position. See Figure 1.
4. Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control
assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin
removed earlier. See Figure 3.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3