Columbia 31AM2T6D897, Operator'S Manual

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3. Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal
joint. See Fig. 3-8.
NOTE: Make sure the chute is facing forward when
installing the universal joint.
4. Install the universal joint on the end of the chute rod as
shown in Fig. 3-8.
NOTE:
Be sure the holes in the universal joint line up with
the holes in the chute rod. You may have to activate the
trigger to allow you to line up the holes.
5. Secure the universal joint with the hex nut and screw
previously removed. See Fig. 3-8.
6. Slide the rubber bellow over the universal joint. See Fig.
3-9.
Universal Joint
Screw
Screw
Hex Lock Nut
Hex Lock Nut
Chute Rod
Figure 3-8
Rubber Bellow
Figure 3-9
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
1. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual
bag.
2. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as
shown in Fig. 3-10. Do not fully tighten the hardware until
instructed to do so.
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the
back of the snow thrower.
3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye
bolt.
4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back
of the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-10.
5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.
Eye Bolt
Handle
Knob
Recoil Starter Handle
Figure 3-10