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ASSEMBLY

Read and follow the assembly and adjustment
instructions for your snow thrower. All fasteners
are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or
material until the unit is assembled.

WARNING: Before doing any
assembly or maintenance to the
snow thrower, remove the wire

from the spark plug.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right
describe the location of a part from the

operator’s position behind the unit.

NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds
(metric N.m). This measurement describes
how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is

measured with a torque wrench.

NOTE: Fasteners and loose parts are shown

at full size in Figure 2 on page 184.

NOTE: Illustrations are located on page 2
and on pages 185 through 190.

Tools Required

Knife

Pliers

1/2 inch open end wrenches

9/16 inch open end wrenches

3/4 inch open end wrenches

Measuring tape or ruler

Screwdriver

How To Remove The Snow Thrower
From The Carton

(Figure 3)

The snow thrower is shown in the

shipping position.

2. Cut down all four corners of the carton and

lay the side panels flat or use pull tab to
remove box from base.

3. Cut and discard the plastic ties that secure

the crank assembly and the speed control
rod assembly.

4. Locate all parts that are packed separately

and remove from the carton.

5. Remove and discard the packing material

from around the snow thrower.

(Figure 1)

For shipping purposes, the

height

adjust skids (7)

are attached to the pallet.

Remove the

screw (17)

that secures each

height adjust skid (7)

to the pallet.

7. Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow

thrower off the pallet.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.

8. Remove the packing material from the

handle assembly.

9. Cut the ties that secure the

clutch control

cables (1)

to the

lower handle (2)

. Move the

cables away from the motor frame.

How To Assemble The Handle And
Crank Assembly

(Figure 4)

Loosen, but do not remove, the

fasteners (1)

in the upper holes of the lower

handle.

2. Remove the fasteners and the

crank

assembly eyebolt (11)

from the lower holes

of the lower handle.

(Figure 1)

Put the

shift lever (6)

into first

forward position.

(Figure 4)

Raise the

upper handle (2)

to the

operating position.

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower
handle.

5. Install the fasteners and the

crank assembly

eyebolt (11)

that were removed in step 2.

DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in
place.

(Figure 6)

Attach the

crank rod (15)

to the

universal joint assembly (16)

with the

hair

pin (12).

(Figure 4)

Tighten nut on

eye bolt (11).

Make sure

eye bolt (11)

is properly aligned

and the

crank (18)

can freely rotate.

8. Tighten all handle fasteners.

How To Install The Knob(s)

NOTE: If knobs are already installed, go to
the next section.

Speed Select Knob

(Figure 10)

Install the

speed select knob (11)

to the

speed select lever (5)

. On some models

the

speed select knob (11)

is attached.

How To Install The Speed Control Rod

(Figure 9)

Attach the

ball joint (6),

located

on the bottom end of the

speed control rod

(2),

to the

shift yoke assembly (7).

The

fasteners (8)

are attached to the

ball joint

(6)

at the factory.

The length of the

ball joint (6)

and

speed

control rod (2)

have been pre--adjusted at

the factory. If an adjustment is required,
loosen the

nut (9).

Remove the

fasteners

(8)

to disconnect the

ball joint (6)

from the

shift yoke assembly (7)

. To lengthen or

shorten the

speed control rod (2),

turn the

adapter (10)

to obtain the correct length.

(Figure 10)

Attach the

handle (11)

onto the

speed select lever (5)

. On some models the

handle (11)

is attached. To lock in position,

tighten the

hex jam nut (10)

against the

bottom of the

handle (11)

3. Make sure the

speed select lever (5)

functions correctly. Move the

speed select

lever (5)

through all speeds.

How To Assemble The Chute Deflector

(Figure 7)

Remove

carriage bolt (1).

2. Raise the

chute deflector (2)

into

operating

position (3).

3. Fasten

chute deflector (2)

flange (4)

with

carriage bolts (1).

Make sure to install with

head of the

carriage bolts (1)

on the inside

of the

flange (2).

4. Fasten with

washers (5)

and

locknuts (6).

5. Tighten

locknuts (6)

securely.

NOTE: Make sure all carriage bolts in flange
are tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Check The Cables

(Figure 8)

Check the

traction drive cable

(1)

and the

auger drive cable (2)

. If the

bottom of the cables have become
disconnected, reinstall the cables.

(Figure 11)

If the top of the

cables (5)

have become disconnected from the

drive

levers (6)

, attach the

cables (5)

to the

“Z”

fitting (7)

How To Set The Skid Height

(Figure 1)

The snow thrower is equipped with

height

adjustable skids (7)

mounted on the outside of

the

auger housing (4)

. To adjust the height of

the skids, see “How To Adjust The Height Of
The Skids” in the Maintenance section.

How To Set The Length Of The Cables

The cables were adjusted at the factory and no
adjustments should be necessary. However,
after the handles are put in the operating
position, the cables can be too tight or too loose.
If an adjustment is necessary, see “How To
Check And Adjust The Cables” in the Service
And Adjustment section.

How To Assemble The Drift Cutter
(if equipped)

Drift cutters are used to cut a path through snow
deeper than the auger housing.

(Figure 12)

Loosen the

fasteners (2)

that

secure the

drift cutters (1)

to the auger

housing.

2. Raise the

drift cutters (1)

to the desired

height.

3. Tighten the

fasteners (2).

How To Prepare The Engine

NOTE: The engine was shipped from the
factory filled with oil. Check the level of the
oil. Add oil as needed.

WARNING: Follow the engine
manufacturer’s instructions for the
type of fuel and oil to use. Always

use a safety fuel container. Do not smoke
when adding gasoline to the engine. When
inside an enclosure, do not fill with
gasoline. Before you add fuel, stop the
engine. Let the engine cool for several
minutes.

Check the oil. See the engine manufacturer’s
instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use.
Before you use the unit, read the information on
safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.

Important! Before You Start Operating

Check the fasteners. Make sure all
fasteners are tight.

On electric start models, the unit was
shipped with the starter cord plugged
into the engine. Before operating,
unplug the starter cord from the engine.