7. Remove four screws securing the friction wheel rubber between the friction wheel plates. See Figure 32. Discard old rubber. 8. Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the four screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning. 9. Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 33. 10. Sli

736-0463 Flat Washer 3. 684-0065 Impeller Assy. 12” dia. 26. 737-3007 Grease 4. 705-5226-0689 Chute Reinforcement: Polo Green 27. 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 6. 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75” Gr.2 28. 741-0245 Hex Flange Bearing 7. 710-0459A Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” Gr.5 29. 741-0309 Flange Ball Bearing 8. 710-0604 Hex Washer Head Self-Tapping 30. 741-0475 Bushing Screw 5/16-18 x .62” 31. 741-0493A Flange Bushing 9. 710-0703 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75” 32. 756-0178 Flat Idler 10. 710-0890A Sh

746-04229 Clutch Cable, Wheel, 44.95” 28. 790-00289A Plate, Cover 29. 748-0190 Spacer, .508 ID x .75 OD x .68 30. 756-0625 Roller, Cable 31. 790-00096 Front Guide Bracket, Auger Cable 32. 790-00180A Frame 33. 790-00206A Guide Bracket, Auger Cable 34. 790-00207A Guide Bracket, Drive Cable 35. 790-00316 Cover, Frame 36. 634-04148A Wheel Assembly - RH 634-04147A Wheel Assembly - LH 37. 731-04873 Spacer, 1.25 x .75 x 3.0 Ref. No. Part No. Description 38. 738-04168 Axle, .75 x 22” 39. 735-04099 Plug,

21 CAUTIO ." Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: iMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. & & Look for this symbol to point out ira= portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!

Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. (4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at all MTD distribution centers that are franchised to service the subje

Operator’s Manual • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST • ESPANOL 45” SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88045 8/28/2007 FORM NO. 769-03349 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement..................................Page 2 Safe Operation Practices .........................Pages 3-4 Safety Labels............................................Page 5 Assembly..................................................Pages 6-9 Operation..................................................Pages 10-13 Service

• Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable. Do the same for the other lever cable, if needed. NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted. TO ADJUST BELTS AUGER DRIVE BELT If your snow thrower wilt not discharge snow, or a squealing noise is heard when the snowthrower is put into deep snow, your auger idler pulley may need to be adjusted° o Check the control cables for proper adjustment. (See section for Clutc

Refer to Service and Adjustments section page 20 of this owner’s guide. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY • Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment. A WARNING IA DANGER I AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING AUGER -K

Operator’s Manual 9 Horse Power SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88790 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST ® 06/13/2006 FORM NO. 769-02587 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement..................................Page 2 Safety Labels............................................Page 3 Safe Operation Practices .........................Pages 4 Assembly..................................................Pages 6 Operation..................................................Pages 9 Maintenance.

• Remove the two clevis pins which fasten the blade's hanger brackets to the tractor's mower deck suspension brackets (or frame brackets). See figure 11 on page 10. • Remove the clevis pin that fastens the blade's rear mounting bracket to the tractor's drawbar and drop the rear of the blade frame to the ground. See figure 10 on page 10. • Remove the frame brackets (if used). See figure 3 on page 6. • Back the tractor off of the blade assembly. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE Lift mechanism is binding Hand