Making Adjustments

_bb WARNING: Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator's manual.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute assembly.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Assembly and Adjustments section on page 6.

Traction Control

1.Drain gasoline and engine oil from the snow thrower. Place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated. Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 17.

Fram_

_round

Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover.

. If you placed plastic under the gas cap earlier, remove it now.

Figure 18

Auger Control

To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly and

Adjustments on page 6.

Drive Wheels

The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. Follow the steps below for adjustment. See Figure 19.

Housing

Figure 17

2.Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws. For location of the frame cover, see Figure 17.

3.When the traction control is released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the ddve

plate in all positions of the shift lever. When the traction control is engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 18.

4.If any one of these are not occuring, adjustment is

necessary. Follow the steps below to adjust the traction control.

5.Loosen the lock nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary.

Figure 19

One Wheel Driving

1.On the right side of the unit, place ktick pin in the outside axle hole only. Do not place pin through wheel hub. This position gives power drive to the left wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver.

Both Wheels Driving

2.Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with

the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in the hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible.

See Figure 19.

16

Page 16
Image 16
Craftsman 247.88664 Making Adjustments, Skid Shoe, Drive Wheels, To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly