•Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow thrower using 5/16 x0.75" hex bolt and lock washer from the hardware pack (group A on page 5 ). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.
Lock Washer &
Hex Bolt
Right Handle
Handle | Lock Washer & | |
Hex Bolt (3/4”) | ||
Tab |
Figure 2
•Place a handle tab, included in the hardware pack (group A on page 5), over the upper hole in handle so that the contour of the handle tab matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.
•Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using hex bolt (5/16 x 1.75" long) and lock washer from the same group in the hardware pack. Do not tighten at this time.
•Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten at this time.
•Place the handle panel in position between the handles so the ends of the curved part of the handles go through the slots in the handle panel. While placing the handle panel, make sure to route chute and chute cable between the handles underneath the panel keeping the cable on top of the engine. Align the holes in the handle with the holes on two sides of the handle panel. See Figure 3.
Right Handle |
|
Hex Bolt | Handle Panel |
and Flange |
|
Nut |
|
Align Holes
Carriage Bolt,
Cupped Washer
and Hex Nut
Figure 3
•Attach the handle panel to the handle with two carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each side. See Figure 3. You will find these fasteners in the hardware pack (group B on page 5). Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle.
Attaching Chute
•Place the chute assembly over the chute opening with the chute facing front of the unit.
NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute.
•Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down) beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in Figure 4.You will find the chute flange keepers in group E of the hardware pack.
•Insert
Chute
Hex
Flange
Nut
Chute
Flange
Hex Keeper
Bolt
Figure 4
•After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.
Attaching Chute Crank
•On the left side of the handle panel, place the upper chute crank bracket on to the inside of the handle panel support. See Figure 5. You will find this bracket and associated hardware in group F of hardware pack.
•Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank bracket, handle panel support, and upper left handle. Secure the bracket using cupped washer and hex nut. Make sure that the cupped side of the washer is set against the handle.
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