MTD 31AE640F352 Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Loose Parts, Assembly, Auger Shear Bolts Spares

SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Loose Parts

Auger Shear Bolts (Spares)

	Hex Lock Nuts
Shear Bolts
	5/16” Thread
(710-0890A)	(712-0429)

NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed.

IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

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

Assembly

NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel.

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

•Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) from the lower handle. See Figure 1.

•Raise the upper handle assembly until it aligns with lower handle.

•Be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides located in the lower rear of snow thrower frame.

•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the plastic wing nuts, cupped washers, and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) previously removed.

•Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control so the control rod does not come into contact with the engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if necessary).

	Cupped
	Washer
Carriage	Upper
Bolt	Handle
	Wing
	Nuts
	Lower
	Handle

Figure 1

Upper
Shift Rod	Shift Rod
Hex Nut	Connector
	Lower
	Shift Rod
Eyebolt

Figure 2

•Retighten the wing nut to secure the chute directional control in this position. See Figure 2.

•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the top of connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to shift gears or change directions.

Lamp Wiring

•Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right handle until the wire can be plugged into the alternator lead wire located under the fuel tank. See Figure 3.

IMPORTANT:Lamp wire must not interfere with any controls or cables.

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