Bolens 642E, 614E Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Unpacking, Loose Parts In Carton, Before Assembly

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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel.

Unpacking

Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down flat. Remove packing material.

Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts before discarding.

Loose Parts In Carton

Handle Panel

Auger Control

Traction Control

Right Clutch

Bracket

Left Clutch

Bracket

Left Handle

Right Handle

Figure 1

Before Assembly

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

Attaching Handle Assembly (Hardware Group A,

B and E)

Attach left handle and left clutch bracket to handle panel with two carriage bolts, lock washers and hex patch nuts. (Be sure the bend in the grip bracket is towards the center of the handle panel.) Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.

Handle Panel

 

Left Bracket

Carriage

Hex

Bolts

 

Patch Nuts

Left Handle

 

(Curves in)

 

Lock Washers

Figure 2

Insert curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. The triangular metal tab on the auger control grip must face the center of the handle panel.

See Figure 3.

Triangle

Metal Tab

Auger Control

“Z” Fitting

Triangle

Metal Tab

Figure 3

Place the auger control on top of the left handle. The triangular metal tab must be between the handle and the bracket. See Figure 3.

Secure with hex bolt, spacer, and hex lock nut. Do not overtighten this bolt as it will prevent the control from automatically returning to their upright position. See Figure 4.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Unpacking Before AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose Parts In CartonAttaching Shift Rod Hardware D Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware F Attaching Clutch Cables Hardware DAttaching The Chute Directional Control Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower To Engage Augers To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive Electric Starter If equippedChute Clean-out Tool Drift Cutters If EquippedOperating Tips Making Adjustments Traction Control and Shift LeverAuger Control Chute AssemblyAdjusting Shift Rod Skid ShoesMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationEngine Belt Removal and ReplacementServicing Your Snow Thrower Shave Plate and Skid ShoesFriction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionPage Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Part Description Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Handle LH Drive Clutch Size Models 614E Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for