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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Unpacking From Carton
•
Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat.
See Figure 1. Remove packing material.
•
Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.).
•
Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
any remaining loose part.
Figure 1
Hardware Pack
1.
Ignition Keys* (2)
*One key may be in the switch on snow thrower.
(Items 2 to 5 are illustrated in Figure 2.)
2.
Eyebolt
3.
Saddle Washer 5/16" I.D.
4.
Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (2)
5.
Cotter Pin
Figure 2: Hardware Pack
Items Required For Assembly
1.
Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful)
2.
Two cycle engine oil (included)
3.
Fresh gasoline
NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow
thrower is from the operating position only.
Before Assembly
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Raising Upper Handle
•
Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle.
Remove packing material, if any.
Figure 3
•
Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 3 till it clicks into the operating position.
Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.
•
Tighten the hand knobs.
Attaching Control Cable
The control cable may already be attached to the
control handle. If not attached, complete the following
steps to attach it to the snow thrower housing.
•
Route the control cable over the lower handle.
Insert the end of the cable into the hole in the
control housing as shown in Figure 4. Push the
plastic fitting until it locks into the control housing.
Figure 4
Roll unit out
Remove loose parts
Eye Bolt
Saddle
Washer
Hex Nut
Cotter Pin
Raise
handle
to here
Hand Knob
Bottom
Hole In
Control
Handle
Control
Housing
Plastic
“Z” End
of Cable
Fitting
