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Setup and
Adjustment
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Do not use the chute handle to lift the snow thrower.
serious pressure.
All references to left
or right side of the snow
thrower is from the
operating position only.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see Operation section for fuel and oil details.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and Ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front, or rear of the unit is from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
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 Step 1 of 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 carriage bolt is 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.
Tire Pressure
The proper inflation pressure is 20 psi. Check the tire pressure periodically and maintain equal pressure in both tires at all times. Excessive pressure (well above 20 psi) may cause the wheel (tire/rim) assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury. Do not
COMPRESSOR.
Chute Handle
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Upper
1 Chute
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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2
Figure 3