MTD 60-3753-6, 60-3754-4 manual Setting UP Your Snow Thrower, Unpacking, Before Assembly

SECTION 2: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

NOTE: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and changing speed or direction of the snow thrower will not be possible.

Unpacking

•Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. Remove packing material.

•Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

•Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for any remaining loose part.

Loose Parts

Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory except the parts shipped loose in the carton. These are listed below.

a.Electric Start Cord (optional)

b.Shear Pins and Cotter Pins

Before Assembly

Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models, handle panels, lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model. Not all features referenced in this manual are applicable to all snowthrower models.

Setting up the Snow Thrower

Handle

1.Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward until it clicks into the place. See Figure 1.

2.Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.

3.Tighten two handle knobs firmly to secure the upper handle to the lower handles. See Figure 1.

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Connector

Shift Rod

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Handle Knob

Figure 2

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