2.Remove lock nuts and screws securing one of the flange keepers to the chute assembly. Loosen the fasteners of the other two flange keepers. See Figure 3-3.

3.Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Figure

3-4. Make sure that the chute notches engage with the spiral end of chute directional control, and the two flange keepers are beneath the flange on the chute base.

Figure 3-4

4.Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws. Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange keepers. See Figure 3-3.

5.Re-tighten the hardware securing the chute crank bracket.

6.Check that the chute cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of engine shroud. See Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5

Set-Up

Shear Pins

A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins have been included with your snow thrower. There are holes provided in the plastic dash panel for convenient storage of the shear pins. Push the pins through the holes in the dash panel and secure with the bow-tie cotter pins. See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-7.

Clean-out Tool

Figure 3-7

8Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up