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Setup And Adjustment
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Do not use the
chute handle to lift the snow thrower.
Refer to the tire’s sidewall for proper PSI inflation. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all
times. Excessive
pressure when seat- ing beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
NOTE:
All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and Ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
1.Cut the cable tie that secures the upper handle to the chute assembly for shipping purposes.
Setting Up The Handle
1.Loosen the chute knob on the upper chute(1) and pivot the upper chute upwards(2) as far as it will go. See Figure 1.
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by the chute handle.
2.Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and handle tab on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.
3.Hold both controls against upper handle and pull up as shown in Step 1 of Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle locks over the lower handle and handle tabs align with the handle. You may have to carefully maneuver the upper handle to clear chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cable.
4.Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to Step 2 in Figure 3.
5.Adjust upper chute and rotate chute handle to desired operating position.
6.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.
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are
WARNING: Refer to the tire’s sidewall for proper PSI inflation. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
Chute Handle
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Figure 1
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Figure 2
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Figure 3
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