3.Insert curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. See Figure 5.

Triangle

Metal Tab

Auger Control

Grip

“Z” Fitting

Figure 5

4.Place the auger control grip on top of the left handle. The triangular metal tab must be between the handle and the grip bracket. See

5.Secure with hex bolt, spacer and lock nut. See Figure 6. (Do not overtighten this bolt as it will prevent the grips from automatically returning to their upright position.)

6.Repeat process for the right side Traction Drive Control Grip.

7.Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower. See

Figure 7.

Hex Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4") & Lock Washer

Figure 6.

Left

Handle

Spacer

Hex Screw (5/16-18 x 2.0")

Handle

Panel

Auger Control Grip Clutch Grip Bracket

Hex Lock Nut (5/16-18)

“Z” Fitting

Figure 7

8.Insert a hex bolt and lock washer through the lower hole on the bottom of the handle. See

Figure 7.

9.Hold the handle assembly up to the bottom of the snow thrower frame and thread the hex bolt into the lower hole in snow thrower frame. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 8.

Figure 8

10.

Repeat process on the other side.

11.

Raise the handle assembly into the upright

 

position and align the top holes in the handles

 

with the top holes in the snow thrower frame.

 

Attach using hex bolts, lock washers and

 

saddles. (Curve in saddle must match the curve

 

in the handle.) See Figure 9 and Figure 10.

12.

Tighten four carriage bolts and nuts used to

 

attach the handle panel to the right and left

 

handles in step 1.

13.

Tighten all hardware used to attach the handle

Figure 6

assembly to the snow thrower frame.

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