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SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS
The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton
before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the
following sections of this manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
Figure 1
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE:
Any reference in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is observed from the
operator’s position.
IMPORTANT:
Make any final adjustments as instructed
later on in this section BEFORE operating your snow
thrower.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
•
Remove the lower two plastic wing knobs, cupped
washers and carriage bolts from the lower handle.
See Figure 2.
Figure 2
•
Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
•
Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be
sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.
•
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and
carriage bolts previously removed. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
•
Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. See Figure 3. Tap the connector
until it locks on the lower shift rod.
NOTE:
If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
speeds or change directions.
Shear Bolts
(710-0890A)
Hex Lock Nuts
(712-0429)
Wing Knobs,
Washers and Bolts
Wing Knobs
Connector
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and
hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower
is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear
bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe
place until needed.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard
hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components
as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s
warranty.
