Assembly - Craftsman 247.881731 Operator's Manual

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from

behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow

thrower, facing the handle panel).

Removing From Carton

1.

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

and discard all packing inserts.

2.

Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

3.

Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before discarding it.

1.

Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position.

2.

Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are

aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward. See Figure 1.

NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are seated properly in its

bracket.

3.

Secure the handle by tightening the plastic wing knob located on both the

left and right sides of the handle. See Figure 2. Remove and discard any

rubber bands, if present. They are for packaging purposes only.

4.

Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control head and clevis pin and

cotter pin from chute support bracket. Position chute (forward-facing) over

chute base. See Figure 3.

Figure 1

ASSEMBLY

Chute

Chute Base

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Figure 2

Chute Control Head

Chute Support

Bracket

Figure 3