Craftsman 247.88045 Operator's Manual

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Tire Pressure fBeforeoperating,checktire pressure.Referto thetire sidewallforexacttire manufacturer'srecommendedor maximumpsi.NOTE:If the tire pressureis notequal in bothtires,the unit maynottravelin a straightpathand the shaveplatemay wearunevenly.ADJUSTMENTSSkid ShoesThe snow throwerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat the factoryforshippingpurposes.Adjust themdownward,if desired,priorto operat-ing the snowthrower.It youoperate snow on gravelasis not recommendedthat this throwerit.caneasily pick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor i_damageto the snowthrowerand surroundingproperty, j,, Forclose snowremovalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoeshigheron the auger housing.,, Usea middleor lowerpositionwhenthe area to be clearedisuneven,such as a graveldrivewayNOTE:If you chooseto operatethe snowthroweron a gravelsurface,keepthe skid shoes in positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthegroundand theshave plate.Chute Tilt Controi_AugerControl----4_ .Auger !ControlCableFigure8Toadjust the skid shoes:1. Loosenthesix hex nuts (threeon eachside)and carriagebolts.Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.See Figure8.2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoe is againstthegroundto avoid unevenwearon the skid shoes.3. Retightennuts and bolts securely.-Shift Leveri Drive_e--_ ControDriveControlCable7JFigure910