6.Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the joystick. Make sure to line up the hole in the rod with the arrow on the pinion gear. See Fig. 3-8.

NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snuggly into the pinion gear. Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand while inserting the rod with your other hand to ensure the rod is inserted all the way into the pinion gear.

NOTE: The hole is a reference for aligning the rod with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear, and will be visible after the rod has been inserted.

Figure 3-8

7.Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute control input closest to the chute control head and insert the cotter pin. See Fig. 3-9.

NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the rod into the pinion gear if required. Refer to page 18 for Chute Control Rod adjustments.

Figure 3-9

8.Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter pin removed in step 1. See Fig. 3-3.

9.Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-10.

Figure 3-10

Set-Up

Shear Pins

A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower in the manual bag. Store them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See Fig. 3-11.

Figure 3-11

Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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