SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Unpacking From Carton

Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. See Figure 1. 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.

Remove loose parts

Roll unit out

Figure 1

Hardware Pack

1. Ignition Keys* (2)

*One key may be in the switch on snow thrower.

(Items 2 to 5 are illustrated in Figure 2.)

2.Eyebolt

3.Saddle Washer 5/16" I.D.

4.Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (2)

5.Cotter Pin

Before Assembly

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

Raising Upper Handle

Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. Remove packing material, if any.

Raise handle to here

Hand Knob

Figure 3

Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 3 till it clicks into the operating position. Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.

Tighten the hand knobs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer

 

 

 

Cotter Pin

Figure 2: Hardware Pack

Items Required For Assembly

1.Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)

2.Two cycle engine oil (included)

3.Fresh gasoline

NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only.

Attaching Control Cable

The control cable may already be attached to the control handle. If not attached, complete the following steps to attach it to the snow thrower housing.

Route the control cable over the lower handle. Insert the end of the cable into the hole in the control housing as shown in Figure 4. Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the control housing.

Bottom

“Z” End

 

 

of Cable

 

 

Hole In

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic

Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fitting

Figure 4

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Cub Cadet 421R manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower