ASS

Figure I shows the snow thrower in the shipping position.

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled, Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow thrower is from the operator's position at the hand_e,

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig 1)

e Open the top flaps and remove the staples

®Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom and lay the panels flat.

oCut and discard the plastic ties that secure the crank assembly and place the assembly aside_

oRemove the packing material from the control panel and upper handle assembly,,

oLoosen (do not remove) both bolts securing the upper and lower handles,, Swing the upper handle into the operating position,

eCut and discard the ties securing the clutch cables to the lower handle.

NOTE: If the cables have become disconnected from the clutch levers, reinstall the cables as shown in Figure 3,

o Tighten both bolts securely,

NOTE: This snow thrower is equipped with a track drive and can be hard to push when the engine is not running. It is easier to pull the snow thrower backward if it must be moved without the engine running,

The drive system may be tight when you first use your snow thrower, It loosens up as you use it

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

For shipping, the height adjust skids are set at the lowest point. To use your snow thrower, you need to check the skid height and adjust the skids for surface conditions,

e Loosen the mounting nuts on the skids.,

oPlace the extra shear bolts (in the parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids.,

Push each skid up or down until it touches the ground and the scraper bar is resting on each shear

bolt, Be sure the skids are set at the same height on both sides,,

oTighten the mounting nuts.

oTo adjust the skids height for different conditions, see To Adjust Skids Height on page 16,

LOWER HANDLE

CLUTCH

CABLE

CRANK

ASSEMBLY

UPPERHANDLE

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 1

FIG, 2

 

TRACTION

"Z" FITTING

CLUTCH

LEVER

FIG. 3

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