Craftsman 917.881064 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR
HEAD
(See Fig. 7)
NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may
be used to install the chute rotator head,
1, Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower,
2, Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If neces­
sary, rotate chute assemblyto align square and pin on un­
derside of chute rotator head with holes in chute bracket,
3, With chute rotator head and chute bracket aligned,
position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud
of mounting bracket,
4, Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and
tighten securely.
INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL
(See Figs. 8 and 9)
1, Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with
5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown.
Tighten securely,
2, Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with
1/4-20 shoulder bolt, nylon washer and 1/4-20 locknut
as shown. Tighten securely,
3, Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotator
head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac­
tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure
is important for best snow throwing performance,
• Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI (19-24,5 N-m),