Craftsman 247.881700 Operator's Manual page 8

Skid Shoe
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to
operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel
as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal
injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes
higher on the auger housing to lower shave plate.
• When the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway,
lower skid shoes on the auger housing to raise the shave plate.
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface,
keep the skid shoes in lowest position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
CAUTION
Operating a snow thrower equipped with steel skid shoes may
result in damage to natural stone paved surfaces (e.g. sandstone,
bluestone, limestone). For information on available polymer skid
shoes, call 1-800-4MY-HOME.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts.
Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 4.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the
ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Shear Pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow
tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower.
Store them in a safe place until needed.
Figure 4
ASSEMBLY
Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a
mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating
the snow thrower. See Figure 5.
Tire Pressure
The proper inflation pressure is
pressure periodically and maintain equal pressure in both tires at all
times. Excessive pressure (above 20 psi) may cause the wheel (tire/
rim) assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury. Do
not over-inflate the tire. Use a manual pump or portable electric tire
inflator to prevent over-inflation. NEVER USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR.
Over-inflating the tire with excessive pressure (above 20 psi) may
cause the tire/rim to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury.
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Chute Clean-out Tool
Figure 5
. Check the tire
between 15 psi and 20 psi
WARNING