SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from the operator’s position.
Unpacking
•Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
•Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
•Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc).
•Roll unit out of crate.
Loose Parts
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed. See Figure 1.
Shear Bolts |
| Hex Lock |
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| Nuts |
Figure 1
Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
•Remove the lower two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) from the lower handle. See Figure 2.
Eyebolt |
Wing Knobs, Washers, |
& Bolts |
Figure 2
•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle.
•Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides.
•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) previously removed. See Figure 3.
Hex Nut | Connector |
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Eyebolt |
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| Wing Knobs |
Figure 3
•Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control so the rod does nut come into contact with the engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the directional control in this position.
•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. See Figure 3.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or change directions.
•If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4.
Cable Guide |
Figure 4 |
•Unwrap the headlight wire, which is attached to the headlight beneath the handle panel.
•Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed.
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