Craftsman 247.888530 - Manual (Page 8)

then insert the end of the chute crank into the eye
hole in the plastic bushing in the lower chute crank
bracket. See Figure 6 .
Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (from the same
group of hardware) on the end of the chute crank
and insert hairpin clip into hole at the end of the
chute crank. See Figure 6.
Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the
chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute
assembly. Tighten hardware (Figure 6) on the
lower chute crank bracket, if loosened earlier.
Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic
bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and then
into the lower chute crank. See Figure 7. Align the
holes on the two pieces of the chute crank, and
secure with hairpin clip from group B of the
hardware pack.
Fully rotate the chute, using the chute crank, to
make sure that it moves freely.
Using a wrench, tighten the hex bolt and the hex
nut on the upper chute crank bracket.
Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the
chute into the cable guide located on top of the
engine. See Figure 8 .
• Tighten all loose hardware on the handle assembly
now.
Attaching Clutch Cables
The clutch control cables are attached to the snow
thrower. For shipping purposes, if the cables are
attached to the top of the engine with cable ties, cut the
cable ties now. The Z ends of the clutch cables are
hooked into the clutch grips on each handle.
• Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded all the way
up the threaded portion of the Z fitting; extras are
supplied in the hardware pack. See Figure 9.
• Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.
Figure 9
Swing the left auger cable up making sure the cable
is routed correctly in the cable roller guides located
at the lower rear of the unit.
Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the ferrule
turns freely without twisting the cable. Thread the
ferrule on to the Z fitting. You may have to pull on
the cable slightly to relieve tension. Keep the
ferrule turning without twisting the cable.