SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see page 8 for fuel and oil details.
Removing From Carton
•Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
•Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
•Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before discarding it.
Before Assembly
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
•Cut the cable tie that secures the upper handle to the chute assembly for shipping purposes.
Setting Up The Handle
•Loosen the chute knob on the upper chute and pivot the upper chute upwards as far as it will go. Follow the direction of the arrow in Figure 1.
Upper Chute |
Chute Handle* |
Chute Knob |
* Meant only to rotate the chute |
Figure 1
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by the chute handle.
•Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and handle tab on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.
Handle |
Knob |
Saddle |
Washer |
Handle Tab |
Hex Bolt |
Figure 2
•Hold both controls against the upper handle and pull up as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle locks over the lower handle and the
handle tabs align with the handle. You may have to carefully maneuver the upper handle to clear the chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
Final position of |
Upper Handle |
Initial position of |
Upper Handle |
Figure 3
•Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to Figure 2.
•Rotate the chute by the chute handle to the desired operating position.
•Tighten the chute knob on the upper chute making sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are 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.
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