ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9)
1.Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with
2.Install remote cable eyelet to chute defl ector with
3.Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.
CHUTE | SPRING | |
DEFLECTOR |
| SHOULDER |
NYLON |
| BOLT |
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WASHER | HOOK BETWEEN | |
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CABLE |
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EYELET |
| ON CHUTE |
ROTATER HEAD | ||
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LOCK- |
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NUT |
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| CARRIAGE |
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| BOLT |
REMOTE |
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CABLE |
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BRACKET |
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FLAT |
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WASHER |
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LOCKNUT |
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FIG. 8
CHUTE DEFLECTOR |
CONTROL LEVER |
FIG. 9
INSTALL WEIGHT BAG (See Fig. 10)
Though seldom required, the weight bag will reduce the tendency of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. Should conditions require it, install as follows:
1.Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Fill weight bag with desired amount of sand.
3.Place weight bag on top of auger housing with mount- ing clamp at front edge of auger housing as shown.
4.Insert weight bag between the auger housing and the bar of the mounting clamp as shown and secure with
IMPORTANT: Mount the weight bag in a location which does not cover the warning decals on top of the auger housing.
MOUNTING | BAR |
CLAMP |
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WEIGHT |
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BAG |
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CAPSCREWS | |
AUGER HOUSING |
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FIG. 10
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.
•Reduce tire pressure to
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