11.FRONT SHROUD COVER REMOVAL

11.1.Remove the three screws from the inside top of the auger housing using a 3/8" socket and ratchet. See Figure 19.

Cover Screws

Figure 19

11.2.Remove the remaining five ( 5 ) perimeter screws and two ( 2 ) screws holding the starter plug assembly using a 5/16" socket. The shroud is slotted to allow the removal from around the starter cord. See Figure 20.

Figure 20

11.3.Remove the handle from the directional chute by releasing the front tabs on the handle assembly from the front opening of the chute and slide the

handle out of the chute assembly. See Figure 21.

Directional Deflector

Front Tab

Upper Retaining Ring Tab

 

Figure 21

11.4.Remove the directional deflector from the chute assembly and you will be able to lift the shroud over the lower chute. See Figure 21.

NOTE: This picture also shows releasing the tab on the chute-retaining ring using a long blade screwdriver. This would be necessary to remove the chute retaining ring.

11.5.Removing the chute-retaining ring requires releasing a lower tab from under the housing. See Figure 22.

Lower Retaining Ring Tab

Figure 22

NOTE: This is somewhat difficult. If the lower chute is not being replaced, it makes reassem-

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