RechecktheadjustmentTightenthejamnut.

againstthecablewhencorrectadjustmentis reached.

Adjusting Traction Drive Control

To check the adjustment of the traction drive control and shift lever, move the weight transfer lever to the transport position (shown in on ) and the shift lever all the way forward to sixth (6) position.

With the traction drive control released, pull the triggers up to the handle and then push the snow thrower forward to check that the tracks turn.

Squeeze traction drive controlagainst the handle and pull the starter.The tracks shouldturn.

Now release the traction drive control and pull the starter again. The unit should not move. Before proceeding with adjustment, check to

make sure that the spark plug is disconnected.

If the traction drive control needs adjustment,

loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable one turn. Recheck

adjustment and repeat as necessary.

Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: Cables are out of adjustment if augers continue to tum when auger clutch is released and/or

Adjusting Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be changed by adjusting the skid shoe.

Return weight transfer lever to normal position before adjusting skid shoes.

For close snow removal, adjust skid shoes higher to minimize gap between the shave plate and the ground.

For snow removal from uneven ground like gravel, adjust skid shoes downward to create sufficient clearance between the bottom edge of shave plate and the ground. See Figure 16.

Adjust the skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. See Figure 16.

Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

•Hex Nut

machine continues to run when drive clutch is

Skid

Carriage Bo t

released. For more details, refer to the Service and Adjustment section.

Figure 16

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Craftsman 247.88851 Adjusting Traction Drive Control, Make sure that the spark plug is disconnected, Adjusting Skid Shoe

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