Craftsman 247.88045 manual Set-Up, Chute Clean-Out Tool, Drift Cutters

ASSEMBLY

6.Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Fig. 4, making sure that the notches engage with the spiral end of chute directional control.

7.Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws. Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange keepers. See Fig. 5.

8.If not already done, slip the cables that run from the handle

panel to the discharge chute into the cable guide located on top of

the engine. See Fig. 4.

9.If not already done, wrap the wire of the head lamp wire harness down the right handle until the wire can be plugged into the engine alternator wire connector down on the engine.

10.Normally the cable ties holding the steering cables against the handle are loosely installed on each side of the lower handle at the factory. Pull the cable ties tight to secure. Cut the excess from the ends of cable ties.

The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower.

Set-Up

Chute Clean-Out Tool

A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. See Fig. 6. The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow. This item, along with the extension cord, is fastened with a cable tie at the factory, which you were instructed to cut in the previous section.

WARNING

Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.

Drift Cutters

1.Remove the two screws and lock nuts that secure each drift cutter, and remove them from the sides of the auger housing.

2.Turn the drift cutters around and position them as shown in Fig. 7 to the outside of the auger housing.

Figure 7

Figure 4

Figure 5

Chute Clean-out Tool

Figure 6