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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all
features discussed in this manual are applicable to all
snow thrower models.
Loose Parts
•
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two
shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a
foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the pins may shear. Two
replacement shear pins and cotter pins are
provided for your convenience. See Figure 1. Store
these safely until needed.
Figure 1
IMPORTANT:
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with
standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox
or other components from using standard bolts will not
be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Items Required For Assembly
1.
Pair of pliers
2.
Engine oil
3.
Fresh gasoline
Before Assembly
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to the right hand or left hand side of
machine are observed from the operating position.
Assembling Handle
•
Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer
and carriage bolt from each side of the lower
handle. See 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. Make sure the spring (found at the
end of each cable) is attached to its actuator
bracket.
Figure 2
•
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage
bolts previously removed.
•
Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the
upper holes and secure the handles firmly.
•
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 2.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
speeds or direction.
Shear Pins
Cotter Pins
NOTE:
Support Tubes are omitted from the illustration for clarity.
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Tighten these
Wing Nuts
Steering Cable
Cable Tie
Wing
Cupped
Carriage
Shift Rod
Connector
Upper
Lower
Shift Rod
Nut
Bolt
Washer
Shift Rod
