Sears 536.886331 owner manual To Install the Shifter Lever, To Install Shifter Lever Knob

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 Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt (PIG. 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 Iocknut.

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

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 Iocknut 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

]-he control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and 'factionclutch 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

_EFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW 3NOW THROWER, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU

_ECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND 3A TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

_LEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

fAll assembly instructions have been completed.

/The discharge chute rotates freely.

/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,qHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW

tHROWER, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE =OLLOWlNG IMPORTANT ITEMS:

f,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

t#' 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.

SHIFTER BRACKET

A

LEVER

B

CONTROLPANEL	SHIFTER KNOB
	SHIFTER LEVER

SHIFTER LEVER --_7

C

D

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).