SECTION 2: 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.
Unpacking
•Remove staples from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
•Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
•Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc).
•Roll unit out of crate.
Loose Parts
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. See Figure 1.
Shear Bolts |
| Hex Lock |
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| Nuts |
Figure 1
Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
•Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.
Lower | Handle |
Handle | Panel |
| Upper Handle |
| Wing Nuts, |
| Washers, & Bolts |
Figure 2
•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle.
•Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides. See Figure 3.
Cable Roller |
Guides |
Figure 3
•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed and tighten the upper two plastic wing nuts. See Figure 4.
Upper
Shift Rod
Shift Rod
Connector 
Lower
Shift Rod
Wing Nuts
Figure 4
•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. See Figure 4.
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.
•If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 5.
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