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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
This operator’s manual covers various models of snow
throwers. The units illustrated may vary slightly from
your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain
to your model snow thrower.
IMPORTANT:
After assembly, service engine with
gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Unpacking
•
Remove staples or beak glue on the top flaps of the
carton. Remove any loose parts like operator’s
manual or hardware pack included with unit.
•
Cut corner’s and lay end of carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
•
Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
loose parts.
•
Extend cables out behind unit and lay them on the
floor.
•
Lay out the contents of the hardware pack
according to the illustration in section 2 and identify
each part.
•
Find the loose parts in the carton and lay these on
the floor. See Figure 1. You should locate the
following loose parts in the carton:
1.
Handle panel
2.
RIght Handle
3.
Left Handle
4.
Auger Control Grip
5.
Traction Control Grip
6.
Right Clutch Grip Bracket
7.
Left Clutch Grip Bracket
8.
Shift Rod (Not Illustrated)
9.
Chute Directional Control Assembly (Not
Illustrated)
10. Chute Assembly (Not Illustrated)
11. Hardware Pack (Not Illustrated)
Tools Required
The snow thrower comes partly assembled in the
carton. You will have to complete the assembly. Follow
assembly instructions in this operator’s manual to make
the job safe and easy. You will need the following tools
to assemble the snow thrower.
•
Set of Wrenches (3/8”, 9/16”, 1/2” or adjustable
wrenches)
•
Pair of Pliers
NOTE:
All references to right or left side of the snow
thrower are determined from behind the unit in the
operating position.
Before Assembly
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Attaching the Handle Assembly
(Hardware A and E)
1.
Handle Panel
2.
Right Handle
3.
Left Handle
4.
Auger Control Grip
5.
Traction Control Grip
6.
Right Grip Bracket
7.
Left Grip Bracket
Figure 1
•
Attach left handle and left grip bracket to handle
panel with two carriage bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts. (Be sure the bend in the grip bracket is
towards the center of the handle panel.) See Figure
2. Do not tighten at this time.
Figure 2
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
Handle Panel
Carriage
Bolts
Left Grip Bracket
Panel
Lock Washers
(curves in)
Outer
of Handle
Edge
Left Handle
Hex Nuts
