Craftsman 247.8819 Service And Maintenance, Belt Replacement, Chute Bracket, Auger Control

Models: 247.8819

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Chute Bracket

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Chute Bracket

If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted. To do so:

1. Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposi- tion it slightly. See Figure 20.

2. Retighten the nuts.

Auger Control

Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.

Skid Shoes

Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes.

Belt Replacement

Figure 20

Auger Belt

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:

1. To prevent spillage, place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas cap and tighten securely.

2.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- ing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 21.

3.Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 22.

4.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

Figure 21

Figure 22

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Craftsman 247.8819 Service And Maintenance, Belt Replacement, Chute Bracket, Auger Control, Skid Shoes, Auger Belt