Craftsman 247.886640 - Manual (Page 9)

Adjust the chute directional control bracket so that
the spiral on the chute directional control fully
engages the teeth on the chute assembly. See
Figure 11. Tighten all hardware.
• Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the control
panel and all four bolts which secure the handles to
the frame are very tight.
Final Assembly & Adjustments
Auger Control
• To check the adjustment of the auger control, push
forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the
rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable.
Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control grip against the left handle completely.
• If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the
cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as
necessary. Refer to Figure 7.
• Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct
adjustment is reached.
Traction Control & Shift Lever
• To check the adjustment of the traction control and
shift lever, move the shift lever all the way to the
right to fifth (5) position. With the traction control
released, push the snow thrower fonward. The unit
should move forward freely. Then engage the
traction control grip. The wheels should stop
turning,
• Now release the traction control grip, and push the
unit again. Move the shift lever back to the fast
reverse position, then all the way forward again.
There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and
the wheels should keep turning.
• If you feel resistance when moving the shift iever or
the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the
jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread
the cable one turn.
* If the wheels do not stop when you engage the
traction control grip, loosen the jam nut on the
traction control cable and thread the cable in one
turn.
• Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are not sure that you have adjusted
correctly, refer to the Adjustment section on page 15.
Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted.
a. For close snow removal on a smooth
surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger
housing. See Figure 12.
b. Use a middle or lower position when the area
to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 12.
• Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts as shown in Figure 12. Move
skid shoes to desired position.
• Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe
is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
• Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 15
to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended
tire pressure.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other.
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with
gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
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