SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow thrower can be determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
Left
HandleRight
Handle
Flat
Figure 2
UNPACKING
1.Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
2.Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material.
3.Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
4.Lay out the hardware according to the illustration on page 5 for identification purposes.
Tools Required for Assembly:
(1)3/8" Wrench or Adjustable
(2)7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable
(1)1/2" Wrench or Adjustable
(1)Pair of Pliers
(1)Phillips Screwdriver
Loose Parts in Carton:
(1) | Handle Panel | (1) | Chute Crank Assembly |
(1) | Chute Assembly | (1) | Shift Rod |
(1) | Right Handle | (1) | Hardware Pack |
(1) | Left Handle |
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Handle
Tab
Hex
Bolt
Long
Figure 3
Handle Panel
Carriage
Bolt
Figure 4
Lock
Washers
Hex Bolt
3/4" Long
Cupped
Washer Hex
Nut
NOTE:
Place the cupped side against the handle panel.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(Hardware A)
1. Stretch out control cables and place on the floor behind unit.
2. Identify left and right handles as shown in figure 2. The flats on the lower part of handles will be placed against the snow thrower housing.
3. Place right handle in position with flat side against the snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle to snow thrower using hex bolt 3/4" long and lock washer. See figure 3. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Place handle tab over the upper hole in handle, so the curve in the handle tab matches the curve in the handle. Secure to the snow thrower using
5. Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten at this time.
6. Place the handle panel in position between the handles. To hold the handle panel in place, engage both clutch grips (hold them against the handles). Now release the left hand grip, and it will remain against the handle. Keep holding the right hand clutch grip. See figure 4.
7. Secure the right side of the handle panel by inserting carriage bolt through handle and handle panel (must go through both the plastic and metal parts of the handle panel). Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against the handle panel) and hex nut. Repeat using another carriage bolt, cupped washer and hex nut.
8. Secure the left side of the handle panel in the same manner.
9. Tighten the four hex bolts which attach the
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bottom of the handles to the snow thrower frame.
