Craftsman 917.881064 owner manual Asse Bly / Pre-Operation, Remove Snow Thrower From Carton

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ASSE BLY / PRE-OPERATION

ASSE BLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD_

PLASTIC TIE

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory

UPPER

with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-

ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

HANDLE

 

necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in

 

the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

 

snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must

HANDLE

be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary

to ensure proper tightness.

KNOB

 

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

LOWER

 

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes

HANDLE

from carton.

 

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove the two (2)screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing upper handle to pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts. Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install in lower holes in handles.

iNSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEEDSPEED

CONTROL CONTROL

BRACKETLEVER

FIG. 2

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Craftsman 917.881064 Asse Bly / Pre-Operation, Remove Snow Thrower From Carton, How To Set Up Your Snow Thrower