Troy-Bilt 31AH9Q77766 warranty Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

IMPORTANT

This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with your snow thrower for fuel and oil fill-up details.

Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are for reference purposes only.

	IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are
	included with this manual. Refer to the Maintenance
	section for more information regarding shear pin replace-
	ment.
	NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right
	side of the snow thrower is from the operating position
	only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
	IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of
	oil. After assembly, refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual
	packed separately with your snow thrower for fuel and oil
	fill-up details.
	1. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure
	that all cables (steering, auger, and drive) are properly
	routed and not pinched or kinked before pivoting
	handle upward.
Figure 3-1	a. Remove the lower star knob and carriage bolt from
	each side of the lower handle. Pull up and back on
	upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Align upper
	handle with the lower handle. Make certain the
	springs at the lower end of the auger and drive
	cables are securely hooked into their respective
	actuator bracket.

2.a. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two star knobs and carriage bolts removed earlier.

See Figure 3-2.

b. Tighten the two star knobs already installed in the upper holes to firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes.

3. Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until the lower rod is completely through the connector. See Figure 3-3.

	NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
Figure 3-2	shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
	speeds or direction.

a

b

Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4