•Remove the lower two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) from the lower handle. See Figure 3.
Eyebolt |
Wing Knobs, |
Washers |
and Bolts |
Figure 3
•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 4.
•Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.
•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) previously removed. See Figure 4.
Hex | Hairpin Clip | |
Connector | ||
Nut | ||
| ||
Eyebolt | Wing Knobs | |
|
Figure 4
•Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control so the rod does not come into contact with the engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the directional control in this position.
•Slide the connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 4. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.
If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or change directions.
•Thread the jam nuts all the way up each of the “Z” fittings, toward the handle panel. See Figure 11.
•Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the cable roller guides located in the lower rear of the unit, one on each side. See Figure 9.
•Thread the coupling end of the cable onto the threaded portion of the “Z” fitting until the rubber bumper (located on the underside of the clutch lever) only lightly contacts the upper handle.
IMPORTANT: The cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging.
WARNING:
•Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the coupling end of the cable to lock it in position.
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 13 prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
Assembly (Boxed Unit)
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Attaching Handle Assembly
(Hardware Group A, B and E)
•Attach left handle and left clutch bracket to handle panel with two carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex patch nuts. (Be sure the bend in the grip bracket is towards the center of the handle panel.) Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 5.
Handle Panel
| Left Bracket |
Carriage |
|
Bolts |
|
| Hex |
Left Handle | Patch Nuts |
| |
(Curves in) |
|
Bell Washers
Figure 5
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