6
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
IMPORTANT
: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT
GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for
proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
NOTE:
Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this
manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to Augers in
the Maintainance Section for more information regarding shear pin
replacement.
1. Place the shift lever in the forward-6 position.
2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both
cables are aligned with roller guides.
Pull up and back on the upper
handle, align the upper handle with the lower handle. See Figure 1.
3. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic wing knob located on
both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove and discard any
rubber bands, if present. They are for packaging purposes only.
See Figure 2.
4. Position the chute assembly over the base, seated securely on
adapter.
See Figure 3.
5. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute
assembly to the chute
base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure.
See Figure 4.
NOTE:
If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the
palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each.
6. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute
directional control.
See Figure 5.
Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket
and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed.
If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted. Refer to Chute
Bracket Adjustment, in the Adjustment Section of this manual.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1
