To install the shifter lever, To check/adjust clutch control cables, To install shifter lever knob – Sears 536.886331 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER

Stand the snow thrower up on the front of the auger
housing, as shown in FIG.8A. Note: Place a piece of

cardboard under front to prevent paint damage to
auger housing.

Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever

assembly to the shift bracket (FIG. 8B).

Remove the locknut, washer, spring and bolt

(FIG. 8D).

Reposition the shifter lever into the slot in the

control panel, as shown in FIG. 8C, and reinstall the

bolt, spring, washer and the locknut.

Tighten the locknut until 1 /8" to 3/16" (2 or 3 threads)
of the bolt protrude past the locknut.

Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end

of the shifter lever until it is tight (FIG. 8D).

Move the shifter lever through all the speeds to

ensure proper tension of the spring. If the shifter
lever sticks in any of the notches, loosen the
locknut 1/4 turn at a time until the shifter lever moves

freely.

Return the snow thrower to the normal operating

position.

TO CHECK/ADJUST CLUTCH
CONTROL CABLES

The control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and
Taction clutch lever may need to be adjusted before you

jse your snow thrower.

For instructions on checking or adjusting the control
:ables, see To Adjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph in

he Service & Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
SNOW THROWER. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU
DECEIVE

THE

BEST

PERFORMANCE

AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

^LEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

^

All assembly instructions have been completed.

^

The discharge chute rotates freely.

^

No remaining loose parts in carton.

UHILE

LEARNING

HOW

TO

USE

YOUR

SNOW

fHROWER.

PAY

EXTRA

ATTENTION

TO

THE

-OLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.

V

Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean, fresh,

unleaded gasoline.

'✓ Become familiar with all controls-their location and

function. Operate controls before starting engine.

FIG.8

TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB

• Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end

of the shifter lever until it is snug against the hex nut

and the lip is pointed toward the engine. Tighten the
hex nut against the bottom of the shift lever knob (See

Fig. 9).

SHIFTER

KNOB

HEX NUT

HIFTER

LEVER

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