•Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow thrower using 5/16 x .75" hex bolt and lock washer from the hardware pack (group A on page 5 ). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.
Handle Tab
Handle Tab
Figure 2
•Place a handle tab, included in the hardware pack (group A on page 5), over the upper hole in handle so that the contour of the handle tab matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.
•Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using hex bolt (5/16 x1.75" long) and lock washer from the same group in the hardware pack. Do not tighten at this time.
•Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten at this time.
•Place the handle panel in position between the handles so the ends of the curved part of the handles go through the slots in the handle panel.
See Figure 3.
Assembly Tips: For easier assembly, slide left side of the handle panel in first, place the right side next. Once the handle panel is in position, push the auger control lever down to lock the panel into position.
Right Handle | Handle | |
Panel | ||
Hex Bolt | Flange |
|
| Nut |
|
Cupped Washer | Hex Nut |
Carriage | Cupped |
Bolt | Washer |
Figure 3
•While placing the handle panel, make sure to route chute and chute cable between the handles underneath the panel keeping the cable on top of the engine. Align the holes in the handle with the holes on two sides of the handle panel. See Figure 3.
•Attach the handle panel to the handle with two carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each side. Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle. See Figure 3. You will find these fasteners in the hardware pack (group B on page 5). Repeat on other side.
•Align the hole on the curved part of the right handle with the corresponding hole on the right side of handle panel making sure that this end of the handle is firmly placed in the slot on the handle panel. See Figure 3.
•Insert a hex bolt, cupped washer and flange nut from Group F of the hardware pack through these holes as shown in Figure 3.Tighten to secure. Do not attach the left side now.
Attaching Chute
•Place the chute assembly over the chute opening with the chute facing front of the unit.
NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute.
•Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down) beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in Figure 4.You will find the chute flange keepers in group E of the hardware pack.
Chute
Hex Hex
Bolt Flange
Nut
Chute
Flange
Keeper
Figure 4
•Insert hex bolt
•After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.
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