Craftsman C459-52310, Operator'S Manual

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6
ASSEMBLY
NOTE : References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
NOTE:
This Operator’s Manual covers several models, not all features
referenced in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.
1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position.
2. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables
are aligned with roller guides. See Figure 1.
a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 2. Align
upper handle with the lower handle.
b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.
Chute Assembly
1. Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute control
assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket.
See Figure 3A.
2. Insert round end of the chute control rod (hole pointing upward) as
far as possible into chute control assembly. See Figure 3B.
3. Place chute onto chute base with the chute control rod positioned
under the handle panel. Reinstall the hex bolt previously removed
but do not secure with wing nut at this time
.
See Figure 4.
Figure 2
Figure 3A
Figure 3B
Figure 4
Figure 1
Chute Control Assembly
Chute
Chute Support
Bracket
Chute Base