Craftsman 247.885680 - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped WITH­
OUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see oper­
ation section of this manuai for proper fuei and
engine oii recommendations.
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
snow thrower, stand behind it in the normai operating
position.
TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton. Remove ali packing
inserts. Roii snow thrower out of the carton. Make
certain ali parts and iiterature have been removed
before the carton is discarded.
Toois Required for Assembiy:
1/2" Wrench*
(2) 7/16" Wrenches*
Pair of Pliers
*or Adjustable Wrenches
Loose Parts in Carton:
(1) Handle Panel and Chute Assembly
(attached by cable)
(1) Right Hand Handle
(1) Left Hand Handle
(1) Chute Crank Assembly
(1) Shift Rod
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in
parentheses.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Hex Bolts rr~nn—n
5/16-18x1-3/4" —
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Long (710-3180)-
Hex Nuts*
1/4-20 Thread
(736-0287)
Hex Bolts
5/16-18x5/8"
Long (710-0538)
Lock
Washers
5/16" I.D.
(736-0119)
Handle Tabs
(784-5599)
Cupped
Washers*
1/4” I.D.—
(736-0270)
Hex Bolts*
1/4-20 X
7/8" Long
(710-0252)
Carriage
Bolts'
5/16-18 X
1-1/2" Long
(710-1250)
Cupped Washers*
5/16" I.D.
(736-0242)
Hex Nuts' mCA MUI9
5/16-18 Thread (712-0267) _0
*May be preassembled on your unit.
Q ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK
Flat Washers
3/8" I.D. X 5/8" O.D.
(736-0140)
Hex Bolt
5/16-18x1-1/2"
Long —>
(710-0442)
Lock Washer
5/16" I.D.----------
6-0119)
Cotter Pin
(714-0507)
(736-0119)
Hex Nut
5/16-18 Thread
(712-0267)
B
ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Hex Bolts
1/4-20 X 3/4" Long
(710-3015)
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
(712-3027)
' Chute Flange
Keepers
(731-0851)
□ ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD
— AND CLUTCH CABLES
1 r~i hill Ferrule Hairpin Clips
[OJ_°|U-(711-0677) (714-0104)
Flat Washers
5/16" I.D. X 5/8" O.D.
(736-0264)
Spring Washer
5/16" I.D.
(736-0271)
Hex Nuts
(Come with
Clutch Cables)
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two hex bolts and hex
insert lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the hex bolts will shear. Two replacement hex boits and
nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed.
CQatO)
Hex Bolts
-5/16-18x1-1/2"
Long
(710-0890)
Hex Lock Nuts
5/16-18 Thread
(712-0158)
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