U-Joint Crank Assembly

Handle

1.Place the shift lever in the forward-6 position.

2.Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward. See Figure 3-22.

Figure 3-22

NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the roller guides. See Figure 3-18.

3.Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for packaging purposes only.

Chute Assembly

1.Position the chute assembly over the base. See Figure 3-23.

Figure 3-23

2.Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. See Figure 3-24.

Figure 3-24

NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each.

Chute Rod Assembly

1.Insert the unattached chute control rod into the eye bolt on the left side of the handle assembly. See Figure 3-25.

Figure 3-25

2.Line up the holes in the end of the unattached chute control rod with the holes in the u-joint attached to the lower chute control rod. Insert the cotter pin. See Figure 3-25. If necessary, the bracket securing the lower chute control rod to the chute base can be adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment in the Service section.

14Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up