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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After
assembly, see page 10 for fuel and oil details.
Removing From Carton
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground.
Remove all packing inserts.
2. The upper handle is packaged unattached to the snow thrower,
though connected by cables. Move the snow thrower and upper
handle out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before
discarding it.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and Ground
it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is from the
operating position unless otherwise stated.
Setting Up The Handle
1. Loosen and remove the wing knob, saddle washer, handle tab and
carriage screw on each side of the lower handle. See Figure 1.
2. Lift the upper handle up and position it over the lower handle,
aligning the holes where the wing knobs were removed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
3. Insert a carriage screw from the outside through a handle tab, the
upper and lower handles, a saddle washer and into the wing knob.
Repeat on the other side.
5. Tighten the wing knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to Figure 2.
6. Loosen the chute knob on the upper chute(1) and pivot the upper
chute upwards(2) as far as it will go. See Figure 3.
7. Rotate chute handle to desired operating position. See Figure 3.
8. Tighten the chute wing knob on the upper chute making sure the
flat washer and the carriage bolt are correctly posi-
tioned. Refer to Figure 3.
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower at any time
by the chute handle.
Clean-Out Tool
This tool and the electric extension cord, if so equipped, may be fastened
with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. In
that case, cut the cable tie and remove the extension cord now.
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT:
Check the adjustments as instructed and make any
final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts
and bolts for tightness. Failure to follow these instructions may cause
damage to unit.
Tire Pressure
(Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure
and reduce pressure, if needed, to sidewall specifications. Maintain
equal pressure on both wheels of snow thrower.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
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