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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Unpacking from carton

• Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat.
See Figure 1. Remove packing material.
• Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
• Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
any remaining loose part.
Figure 1
NOTE: This operator’s manual covers several model s
of snow throwers. Use only the information that is
appropriate for your model.

Hardware pack

1. Ignition Keys (2) One key may be in the switch on
snow thrower.
Models with optional extended chute crank (Figure 2)
2. Eyebolt
3. Saddle Washer 5/16" I.D.
4. Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (2)
5. Cotter Pin
Figure 2

Items required for assembly

1. Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
2. Two cycle engine oil
3. Fresh gasoline
NOTE: All references to left or right side of the sn ow
thrower is from the operating position only.

Raising upper handle

• Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle.
Remove packing material, if any.
Figure 3
• Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 3 till it clicks into the operating position.
Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.
• Tighten the hand knobs.

Attaching control cable

The control cable may already be attached to the
control handle. If not attached, complete the following
steps to attach it to the snow thrower housing.
• Route the control cable over the lower handle.
Insert the end of the cable into the hole in the
control housing as shown in Figure 4. Push the
plastic fitting until it locks into the control housing.
Figure 4
• Lift the control handle up, and hook the “Z” end of
the control cable into the bottom hole in the
control handle, from the outside to the inside. If
necessary, pull up on the end of the cable with a
Roll unit out
Remove loose parts
Eye Bolt
Saddle
Washer
Hex Nut
Cotter Pin
Raise
handle
to here
Hand Knob
Bottom
Hole In
Control
Handle
Control
Housing
Plastic
“Z” End
of Cable
Fitting