SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Unpacking From Carton
•Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. Remove packing material.
•Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
•Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for any remaining loose part.
Items Required For Assembly
1.Engine oil
2.Fresh gasoline
NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. See Figure 1.
Raising Upper Handle
•Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. Remove packing material, if any.
Hand Knob |
Spark Plug |
Access |
Figure 1
•Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 until it clicks into the operating position. Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.
•Tighten the hand knobs.
Assembling the Discharge Chute
For shipping reasons, the snow thrower has been packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way down. To pivot it upward, proceed as follows:
•Turn the chute until the chute opening is facing straight ahead.
•Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the lower chute. See Figure 2.
•Pivot the upper chute upward over the lip on the lower chute so that there is NO gap between the upper chute and the lower chute. See Figure 2.
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CAUTION:Do not use the Chute
Handle to lift the machine.
Carriage Bolt |
and Flat Washer |
Wing Knob |
Figure 2
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