SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Move the remote chute lever on the control panel forward to pivot the
upper chute down; move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute
up.
Wheel drive control
Refer to the Adjustment section of the Assembly instructions to adjust
the wheel drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
Friction
Wheel
1.
With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to run the
fuel tank dry before tipping the unit forward), remove the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping
screws.
2
.
Locate the opening between the axle support bracket and
the front frame support (See Figure 21). Looking through this
opening, with the wheel drive control released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all
positions of the shift lever.
Drive
Plate
Axle Supp.
Brkt.
Opening
3
.
With the wheel drive control engaged, the friction wheel must
contact the drive plate. See Figure 21.
Figure 21
4.
If there is no friction wheel clearance, or the friction wheel does
not solidly contact the drive plate, re-adjust the lock nut on the
lower end of the drive cable following the instructions in the
Assembly section.
5.
Reassemble the frame cover.
Chute bracket
If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully
engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted.
To do so:
1
.
Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposi-
tion it slightly. See Figure 22.
2
.
Retighten the nuts.
auger Control
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger
control cable.
Figure 22
Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the skid
shoes.
beLT r ePLaCeMenT
belt r emoval Preparation
1
.
Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end
by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. Refer to Figure
23.
2
3
.
.
Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the engine, by remov-
ing the three self-tapping screws that secure it. See Figure 24.
Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 25 securing the belt keeper
bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt keeper and
bracket up off the engine pulley.
auger belt r eplacement
1.
Removedisconnectthethehairpinaugerclipidlerandrodflatfromwasherthe brakefrom thebracketferruleassembly. in order to
Figure 23
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| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Craftsman 24788845 |
| Model Number | 247.88845 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English, Español |
| Product Name | Craftsman 45-Inch |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Swath | 45 inch |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W30, 4-Cycle Engine Oil (Quart) Recommended for Temperature: - Above 32°F: SAE 30W Straight Grade; - 0°F to 32°F: SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 Multi Grade; - Below O°F: SAE 0W-30 Synthetic |
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