SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.
Contents of Carton
Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton and compare them to Figure 1. Carton contents are listed below with part numbers in parentheses.
•Two Ignition Keys
†An ignition key with a plastic cover is included with select models only. Two standard ignition keys are included with all other models.
On Models So Equipped:
• Extended Chute Directional Control Assembly | |
| |
• One Cotter Pin | |
• One Saddle Washer | |
• Two Hex Nuts | |
• | One Eye Bolt |
| Ignition Key w/ Plastic Cover† |
| Standard Ignition Key |
| Cotter Pin |
| Saddle Washer |
| Hex Nuts |
| Eye Bolt |
| Extended Chute |
| Directional Control Assembly |
Figure 1
NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Positioning the Upper Handle
•Remove packing material, if present, and loosen the wing knobs found on each side of the handle.
•Making sure not to pinch or crimp the cable in the process, pivot the upper handle into the operating position as illustrated in Figure 2 until it clicks into place.
Upper Handle |
Wing Knob |
Wing Knob |
Figure 2
•Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place.
Attaching the Control Cable
The control cable may already be attached to the control handle. If it’s not, complete the following steps to attach it to the snow thrower housing.
•Route the control cable over the crossbar where the lower handle meets the upper handle.
•Pivot the control handle forward and insert the end of the control cable into the bottom hole in the control handle, from the outside to the inside, as shown in Figure 3.
Control Handle |
Upper Hole |
Plastic Fitting |
End of Cable |
In Bottom Hole |
Control Housing |
Figure 3
•Push the plastic fitting into the control housing until it clicks in place
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