Craftsman 247.77012 - Manual (Page 11)

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ASSEMBLY
Figure 7
aTTaCHing THe BLOWer CHUTe
NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing the blower chute.
Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on
mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of
mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See
Figure 7.
Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening and release
locking rod to secure chute in place, as in Figure 7.
Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the
blower chute. Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the next
section.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the mounting bracket
must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on the blower chute or
engine will not start.
nOZZLe HeigHT aDJUSTMenT
The nozzle can be adjusted to any five positions, ranging from 5/8”
to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted
according to yard conditions.
Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards wheel. See
Figure 8.
Move the height adjustment lever forward or backward to adjust
the nozzle upwards or downwards. Make sure both levers are in
the same position.
Release lever towards deck.
NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of
leaves or to operate with the blower chute. Lower the nozzle height for
smoother surfaces.
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