SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS
The snow thrower is shipped with the following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See below to identify the parts, noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of the manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
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 may shear. Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from the operator’s position.
IMPORTANT: Make any final adjustments as instructed later on in this section BEFORE operating your snow thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
•Remove the screws from the top, sides, and ends of the shipping carton.
•Set the panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
•Remove and discard the plastic bag that covers the unit.
•Roll the unit out of the carton.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
•Model 926 STE: Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.
•Model 724 STE: Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) from the lower handle. See Figure 2.
•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 3.
•Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable roller guides.
•Model 926 STE: Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed and tighten the upper two plastic wing nuts.
•Model 724 STE: Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on left side) previously removed. See Figure 3.
•Model 724 STE: Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control so the rod does not come into contact with the engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the directional control in this position.
•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 3. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod.
Upper Handle
Eyebolt
Lower Handle
Wing Knobs, Washers,
& Bolts
Model 724 STE shown
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