Craftsman 247.88455.1 Clean-Out Tool, Final Adjustments, Auger Control Test, Tire Pressure

ASSEMBLY

Drive Cable

	Speed Control Box
Cable Ties	Auger Cable
	Speed Control Cable
Figure 4

High Position

Middle Position

Low Position

Figure 5

NOTE: Operation of this snow thrower on gravel is not recommended as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. If you have to operate it

on gravel, keep skid shoe in highest position for maximum clearance.

1.Adjust skid shoes by loosening two nuts and carriage bolts on each skid shoe, and moving skid shoe to the desired position. See Figure 5.

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

3.Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

Clean-Out Tool

This tool has been fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut and remove cable tie as instructed on page 3.

Final Adjustments

IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.

Tire Pressure

The proper inflation pressure is 20 psi. Check the tire pressure periodi- cally and maintain equal pressure in both tires at all times. Excessive pressure (well above 20 psi) may cause the wheel (tire/rim) assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury. Do not over-inflate the tire. Use a manual pump or portable electric tire inflator to prevent over-inflation. NEVER USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR.

WARNING: Over-inflating the tire with excessive pres- sure (well above 20 psi) may cause the tire/rim to burst with sufficient force to cause serious pressure.

Auger Control Test

IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season.

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

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

WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging

and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

2.In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as in- structed on page 10 under the heading Starting Engine. Make sure

the throttle is set in the FAST position.

3.While standing in operator’s position (behind unit) engage auger.

4.Allow auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

5. With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the

machine.

6.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.

IMPORTANT: 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 as shown on page 13.