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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.
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 nuts, cupped
washers and carriage bolts from each side of the
lower handle. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
•
Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle.
•
Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to
be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable
roller guides.
•
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage
bolts previously removed and tighten the upper two
plastic wing nuts. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
•
Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
over 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.
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.
•
Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead
coming from the right side of the engine, beneath
the fuel tank.
Shear Bolts
Hex Lock
Nuts
Handle
Panel
Lower
Handle
Upper Handle
Wing Nuts,
Washers, & Bolts
Upper
Shift Rod
Shift Rod
Connector
Wing Nuts
Lower
Shift Rod
Cable Guide
