Craftsman 247.88045 manual Testing Auger Drive Control, Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever

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ASSEMBLY

2.Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

3.Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Testing Auger Drive Control

WARNING

Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.

When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” posi- tion, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight.

1.In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed in the Operation section. Make sure the throttle is set in

the fast position

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2.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control and allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

3. With the engine running in the fast position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows no signs of motion.

4.If the auger shows any signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control cable.

Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever

Refer to Fig. 9 for location of controls.

1.Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.

2.With the wheel drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

3.Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

4.Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. See Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls.

Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls

1.From beneath the handle, pull downward on the appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to Fig.s 9 and 10.

2.Slide the spring up the cable to expose the cable coupler threads and lock nut. Refer to Fig. 11.

3.If adjusting the drive cable, thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to lengthen the cable and allow the unit to move freely when the control is released. Thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler) to shorten the cable to reduce slippage and prevent the machine from being easily moved with the drive control engaged.

4.If adjusting the auger cable, thread the lock nut down to lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released.

Figure 10

Figure 11

WARNING

Do not over-tighten the cable. Over-tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

5.Reattach the spring to the rearmost hole in the actuator bracket.

6.Repeat the wheel drive and auger control tests to verify proper adjustment. Repeat previous steps if necessary to attain proper adjustment of each cable.



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Contents 28/2007 Form noTable of Contents Warranty StatementProduct Specifications Model Number Safety Instructions TrainingPreparation Operation Maintenance & StorageUSE CLEAN-OUT Tool to Unclog Discharge Chute Safety LabelsAssembly AssemblyRemoving From Crate Place the shift lever in the F6 positionChute Clean-Out Tool Set-UpDrift Cutters Tire Pressure AdjustmentsSkid Shoes ControlTesting Drive Control & Shift Lever Testing Auger Drive ControlAdjusting Drive and Auger Controls Retighten nuts and bolts securelyOperation Throttle Control Chute AssemblySkid Shoes Recoil Starter HandleClean-Out Tool Before Starting EngineStarting The Engine Stopping The Engine Replacing Shear PinsTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersChecking Engine Oil Service and MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Oil FIll Oil DrainLubrication Shave Plate Shave Plate and Skid ShoesShift Rod Chute ControlDrive Control Belt replacementChute Bracket Auger ControlAuger Belt Replacement Housing forward and pulling up the handlesLoosen the bolt shown in securing the belt keeper If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the Drive Belt Drive Belt ReplacementBelleville Washer Slide Hex Shaft Out Right Side Changing Friction WheelEach Use Engine oil level Check Gas in the tank † Under heavy load or in high temperaturesPreparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Short-Term StorageTroubleshooting Craftsman Snow Thrower Model Parts List39 -04020 Spacer, 1.004 x 1.375 x 721-0146 Housing, Auger 684-04151Parts List 79 -04220 Harness 80 -1364 Housing 81 -0225 Grommet 41 -0963 Connector, Shift Rod61 -0199A Bumper, Rubber 784-5619B 77 -1658 Lamp 725-166979 8 1478 61 49 3173 37 -0104 Pin, Internal Cotter From previous Craftsman Engine Model OH358SA-223828 For Snow Thrower Model Dowel Pin 37083 Cylinder Incl , 20, 72Oil Drain Extension Not Available 30969 Extension Cap, 1/4-18 NPT 28277 Flat Washer28425 35079A Key Switch Bracket Incl a37085 Intake Pipe 35691 Governor LinkPackaged 740053B 351 32180C Primer Line 355400 36947B MarkedPage This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoveragePage Repair Protection Agreement Declaración DE Garantía ÍndiceEspecificaciones DEL Producto Número DE ModeloInstrucciones DE Seguridad CapacitaciónPreparativos Mantenimiento y almacenamiento OperaciónMontaje Coloque la palanca de cambios en posición F6Extracción de la unidad del cajón MontajeConfiguración Herramienta de limpieza del canalCortadores de desplazamiento de nieve Ajustes Presión de los neumáticosZapatas antideslizantes Prueba de control de transmisión y palanca de cambios Prueba del control de la transmisión de la barrenaVea Ajuste de transmisión y controles de barrena Operación Palanca de cambiosLlave de encendido FaroManija del arrancador de retroceso Control del estranguladorBotón del arrancador eléctrico Salida del arrancador eléctricoControl direccional del canal Control del canal de 2 direccionesHerramienta de limpieza Antes de encender el motorProcedimiento para engranar la transmisión Detención del motorProcedimiento para engranar las barrenas Arrancador de retrocesoMantenimiento de Motor Servicio Y MantenimientoControl del aceite del motor Cambio de aceite del motorLubricación Placa de raspado Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantesVarilla de cambio Control del canalControl de la transmisión Cambio de correaSoporte del canal Control de la barrenaDel motor. Vea la Figura Reemplazo de la correa de la barrenaNota Asegúrese que la posición del regatón en la vara de Holgazán de taladro es mantenidaBarrena al eje de entrada Reemplazo de la correa de transmisiónMotor e instale nuevamente la cubierta de la correa Ranura de polea AdaptadorEje hexagonal Cambio de la rueda de fricciónDeslice el separador sobre el extremo del eje hexagonal Tanque † Bajo carga pesada o en temperaturas altas Cada Uso Nivel del aceite de motor ComprobarPreparación del motor Almacenamiento Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación de la máquina quitanieve Almacenaje a Corto plazoSolución DE Problemas Piezas con garantía Esta página se aplica sólo en EE.UU. y CanadáMotor certificado Acuerdo DE Protección Para Reparaciones Get it fixed, at your home or ours

247.88045 specifications

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