Craftsman 247.88853 Attaching Clutch Cables, Attaching Shift Rod, Attaching Turn Triggers

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•Tighten all loose hardware on the handle assembly in the following order — first the four hex bolts at the bottom of the handle, then the carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear of the handle panel.

Attaching Clutch Cables

The clutch control cables are attached to the snow thrower. For shipping purposes, if the cables are attached to the top of the engine with cable ties, cut the cable ties now. The Z ends of the clutch cables are hooked into the clutch grips on each handle.

•Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded all the way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting; extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See Figure 10.

•Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.

Outer portion

Z Fitting

 

of cut-out

Hex Jam

 

Nut

Hex Jam

Nut

Flats

Ferrule

 

Barrel

(Viewed from the underside of the handle panel)

Figure 10

•Swing the left auger cable up making sure the cable is routed correctly in the cable roller guides located at the lower rear of the unit.

•Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the ferrule turns freely without twisting the cable. Thread the ferrule on to the Z fitting. You may have to pull on the cable slightly to relieve tension. Keep the ferrule turning without twisting the cable.

•You will reach correct adjustment when there is minimal slack in the cable but it is not tight. Hold the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule. CAUTION: Cables will become loose if you do not tighten the jam nut.

WARNING: There must not be any tension on either clutch cable with the drive or auger clutch grip in the disengaged (up) position.

These clutches are a safety feature. Do not override their function.

Attaching Shift Rod

•Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed.

•Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in the shift arm assembly. See Figure 11. Secure with 5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group D of the hardware pack.

•Thread ferrule (included in group D) from the right side onto the other end of the shift rod till it lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle panel). While aligning the ferrule, push down on the shift rod and the shift arm assembly as far as it will go.

NOTE: You may have to pull the shift lever out of the sixth speed position and move it towards the fifth speed position until the ferrule slides into the hole without force.

•Once the ferrule slides into the hole, turn it counter-clockwise one more full turn and insert it in the hole in the shift lever. For proper positioning of the ferrule and the associated hardware, see Figure 11.

Shift

Lever Chute Distance

Control

Traction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive

 

 

Hairpin

Clutch

 

Ferrule

 

Clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flat

 

 

Shift

Washer

 

 

 

 

 

Rod

 

Hairpin

Flat

Shift Arm

Washer

Clip

 

Assembly

Figure 11

•Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another 5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group D of the hardware pack. See Figure 11.

•Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower.

Attaching Turn Triggers

•Check and make sure that the right hand trigger cable is routed in front of the traction drive cable.

•Feed the trigger cable up through the outer side of the slot in the handle panel. Do not feed the cable through the same side of the slot as the Z fitting.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888530Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Attaching Handle Assembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteLock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle Tab Chute Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut KeeperSupport Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank Bracket Lower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock NutCable Guide Attaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Turn Triggers Outer portion Fitting Cut-outLamp Wiring Trigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire SlotSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Auger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeMeets Ansi Safety Standards OperationKnowing Your Snow Thrower Operating Controls Stopping Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine Starting Instructions At a Glance To Start EngineElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower Operating Tips To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerClean snow thrower Clean skid shoes Clean shave plate MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Check Friction WheelChecking Oil Level Viscosity ChartChanging Oil Spark PlugAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsCarburetor ServiceAugers Shave Plate And Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer PushChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub CarburetorPreparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGLabels MAP Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Garantia DE Información Especificaciones Del ProductoNumero De Modelo Entrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE FerreteriaExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja EnsambladoPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaManija Canaleta Superior Cable De laManija inferior de la canaleta Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajustes FinalesAjuste del Control del Propulsor de Tracción Ajuste de la Zapata DeslizanteOperacion Palanca De CambiosConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Control de la heliceLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveArrancador eléctrico Arranque Del MotorComo Apagar El Motor Para Enganchar El PropulsorEnganche De La Propulsion Consejos De Operacion Presion De La RuedasManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinMantenimiento Mecanismo De CambiosRecomendaciones Generales LubricacionMantenimiento del Motor Ajustes Service & AjustesHelices ServiceReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Cubrierta del propulsor Correa propulsoraPinon Separador Eje hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE Temporada Preparación del motorPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion correctoraYour Notes/Vuestro Apuntes For the repair or replacement parts you need U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio

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