Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Loose Parts

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.

Loose Parts

•The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins are provided for your convenience. See Figure 1. Store these safely until needed.

Cotter Pins

Shear Pins

Figure 1

IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components from using standard bolts will not be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

IMPORTANT:

Items Required For Assembly

1.Pair of pliers

2.Engine oil

3.Fresh gasoline

Before Assembly

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

NOTE: Reference to the right hand or left hand side of machine are observed from the operating position.

Assembling Handle

•Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer and carriage bolt from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.

•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle.

•Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable roller guides. Make sure the spring (found at the end of each cable) is attached to its actuator bracket.

Upper Handle

Steering Cable

Tighten these

Wing Nuts

Lower Handle

Upper

Cable Tie	Shift Rod

Shift Rod

Connector

Carriage

		Bolt
	Wing	Cupped
	Wing	Washer
	Nut	Washer
	Nut
	Lower
	Shift Rod

NOTE: Support Tubes are omitted from the illustration for clarity.

Figure 2

•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed.

•Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the upper holes and secure the handles firmly.

•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction.

OGST-3106 specifications

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MTD OGST-3106 manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Loose Parts, Items Required For Assembly

Models: OGST-3106