pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable.
NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment Section of this manual for instructions.
Installing chute crank
Models with optional extended chute crank only
•Thread one 5/16” hex nut all the way onto the eyebolt. See Figure 5. All necessary hardware is included in the hardware pack shipped with your unit. See Figure 2 for more details.
•Slide the eyebolt onto the chute crank. Insert eyebolt into the hole in the lower handle.
Chute Crank
Eye Bolt
Hex
Nuts
Saddle
Washer
Figure 5
•Insert the chute crank into the coupler at the top right side of the snow thrower. See Figure 6.
•Rotate the crank to align holes, and insert the cotter pin. Bend ends of cotter pin in opposite directions to secure. See Figure 6.
Cotter Pin
Chute Crank
Coupler
Figure 6
•Secure eyebolt with 5/16” saddle washer and hex nut. The cupped side of washer goes against the handle. Adjust lower hex nut until the eyebolt is positioned so that the chute crank turns freely (does not bind).
•Move upper hex nut down against the lower handle. Tighten lower hex nut securely.
Assembling the chute
The snow thrower has been shipped with the upper chute pivoted all the way down. Assemble as follows:
•Turn the chute crank until the chute faces straight to the front. See Figure 7 .
| Flat |
Hand | Washer |
| |
Knob | Carriage |
| Bolt |
Front |
|
Upper
Chute
Figure 7
•Remove the hand knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the upper chute. See Figure 7.
•Pivot the upper chute up so that there is no gap between the upper and the lower chute. See Figure 8. Secure with hardware just removed.
No
Gap
Pivot 
upper
chute
Figure 8
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