handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable.
NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to page 9 of this manual for instructions.
Assembling Discharge Chute
•Turn the chute crank until the chute faces straight to the front. See Figure 4 .
•Remove the hand knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the upper chute. See Figure 4.
•Pivot the upper chute up and over the lip of the lower chute. This will eliminate any gap between the upper and the lower chutes. Secure with hardware just removed.
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Figure 4
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Figure 5
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the auger. The snow thrower is designed to propell by the rotation of the auger. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the auger; release to disengage.
Chute Crank
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank determines the direction that snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
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