SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Shear Bolts
Hex Lock Nuts
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear. Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed.
Wing Nuts,
Washers
and Bolts
Figure 3
Nut,
Washer
and
Bolt
Figure 4
Upper Shift Upper Chute
Rod Crank
Connector
Hairpin
Clip
Lower | Lower | |
Chute | ||
Shift Rod | ||
Crank | ||
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Figure 5
NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow thrower is from behind the unit in the operating position. Handle panel may differ from illustrations.
IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed on page 6, and make any final adjustments necessary before operating your snow thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
1.Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
2.Set top, side, and end panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
3.Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
4.Roll unit out of crate.
5.Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 3.
6.The chute crank may be attached to the lower handle with cable ties for shipping purposes, if so cut the cable ties and remove the chute crank at this time.
7.Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
8.Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed. See Figure 4.
9.Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to shift gears or change directions.
10.Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the upper chute crank. Slide the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank. Align the holes, and secure with hairpin clip. See Figure 5.
11.Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed.
12.Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine, underneath the fuel tank
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