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Setup And Adjustment
WARNING
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind
of maintenance or adjustments on your machine.
DO NOT LIFT
MACHINE WITH
CHUTE HANDLE.
NOTE: Never replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components, as a reult of doing so, will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s war- ranty.
Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing..
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITH OIL and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
NOTE: Reference to right hand or left hand side of machine are observed from the operating position.
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and Ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
1.Cut the cable tie that secures the upper handle to the chute assembly for shipping purposes.
Setting Up The Handle
1.Loosen the chute knob on the upper chute(1) and pivot the upper chute upwards(2) as far as it will go. See Figure 1.
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by the chute handle.
2.Loosen the handle knob and handle tab on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.
3.Hold both controls against upper handle and pull up as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle locks over the lower handle and handle tabs align with the handle. You may have to carefully maneuver the upper handle to clear chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cable.
4.Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to step 2 in Figure 3.
5.Adjust upper chute and rotate chute handle to desired operating position.
6.Tighten the chute knob on the upper chute making sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 1.
Clean-Out Tool
This tool and the electric extension cord, if so equipped, may be fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. In that case, cut the cable tie and remove the extension cord now.
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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Figure 3