Important; Removing From Carton; Loose Parts; Before Assembly - Sears Craftsman 247.88790 Manual Del Propietário

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full
of oil. After assembly, see page 10 for fuel and oil fill-up
details.
Removing From Carton
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
Loose Parts
Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory
except the parts shipped loose in the carton.
a. Sta-Bil ® Fuel Stabiliner (1 o7 Package)
b. Two Spare Shear Pins (with Cotter Pins)
c. Lithium Grease (one package)
d. This Operator's Manual
Before Assembly
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is from the operating position
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Setting up the Snow Thrower
1. Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction
shown in Figure 1. Align the upper handle with the
lower handles.
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Handle Knob
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Figure 1
Tighten two handle knobs firmly to secure the
upper handle to the lower handles. See Figure 1.
3. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.
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Connector
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5.
Figure 2
Apply an even coat of lithium grease on the lip of
the chute base.
Make sure that the flange keepers are opened.
Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over
the chute base. See Figure 3
Apply Grease Here
Figure 3
6. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute
assembly to the chute adapter. The keepers will
click into place when properly secure. See Figure 4.
NOTE: If the flange keepers do not easily click into
place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm
pressure to the back of each.