ASSEMBLY

Chute

Handle

 

 

Panel

Handles

Shift

Rod

Chute

Crank

Rear

Left

Right

Front

Electric

Start Cord

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil, but without gasoline, in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection and fill-up.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your snow thrower, stand behind the unit in the operator’s position. See Figure 1 inset.

Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory, except the handle and the handle panel, the discharge chute assembly, the chute crank assembly and the shift rod. These parts are shipped loose in the carton.

Removing From Carton

Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.

Remove all loose parts. For a complete list of the loose parts, refer to the following section.

Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before discarding the carton.

Loose Parts

(See Figure 1.)

a.Handle Panel & Chute Assembly

b.Right Hand & Left Hand Handles

Figure 1

c.Electric Start Cord

d.Two-Piece Chute Crank Assembly

e.Shift Rod

f.Hardware Pack

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly purposes, remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required

1.1/2" , 7/16”, 3/8” wrenches or a set of adjustable wrenches

2.Set of standard head screw drivers

3.Set of philips head screw drivers

4.Funnel to fill up gasoline

WARNING: Make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away from the spark plug before assembling the snow thrower.

Attaching Handle Assembly

Stretch out control cables and place on the floor. Place the right handle in position with the flat side against the snow thrower. You can identify the right handle by the traction drive control label on it and the left handle by the auger clutch control label on it.

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Craftsman 247.88855 owner manual Removing From Carton, Loose Parts, Tools Required, Attaching Handle Assembly