SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
UNPACKING
1.Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts like operator’s manual or hardware pack included with unit.
2.Cut the carton along its corners and lay the end of the carton down flat. Remove packing material.
3.Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
4.Extend cables out behind unit and lay them on the floor.
5.Lay out the contents of the hardware pack according to the illustration on page 5 and identify each part.
6.Find the loose parts in the carton and lay these on the floor. You should locate the following loose parts in the carton:
1.Handle Panel
2.Right Handle
3.Left Handle
4.Auger Control Grip
5.Traction Drive Control Grip
6.Right Clutch Grip Bracket
7.Left Clutch Grip Bracket
8.Shift Rod (Not Illustrated)
9.Chute Crank Assembly (Not Illustrated)
10.Chute Assembly (Not Illustrated)
11.Hardware Pack (Not Illustrated)
Tools Required
The snow thrower comes partly assembled in the carton. You will have to complete the assembly. Follow assembly instructions in this operator’s manual to make the job safe and easy. You will need the following tools to assemble the snow thrower.
A.Set of Wrenches (3/8", 9/16", 1/2" or adjustable)
B.Pair of pliers
Attaching the Handle Assembly.
(Hardware A)
Lay loose parts out on flat surface.
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3. | Left Handle | 6. | Right Grip Bracket | ||
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4. | Auger Control Grip | 7. | Left Grip Bracket | ||
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Figure 2
1.Attach left handle and grip bracket to handle panel with two carriage bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. (Be sure the bend in the grip bracket is towards the center of the handle panel. (See Figure 3.) Do not tighten at this time.
Handle Panel
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Panel
Carriage
Bolts
Left Handle (curves in) 
Lock Washers
and Hex Nuts
Figure 3
2.Locate auger control grip, part #4 in Figure 2. The triangular metal tab on the auger control grip must face the center of the handle panel.
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