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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow
thrower are determined from behind the unit in the
operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined
as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the
handle panel.
Unpacking
•
Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the
shipping crate.
•
Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal
injury.
•
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
•
Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e.,
Operator’s Manual, etc).
•
Roll unit out of crate.
Loose Parts
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. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Assembly
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 each side of the
lower handle. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
•
Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle.
•
Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be
sure both cables are aligned with cable roller
guides.
•
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and
carriage bolts previously removed and tighten the
upper two plastic wing nuts. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
•
Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
on the lower shift rod. See Figure 3.
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.
•
If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide
located on top of the engine. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
•
Unwrap the headlight wire, which is attached to the
headlight beneath the handle panel.
•
Wind the headlight wire around the right handle
until excess slack is removed.
•
Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead
coming from the right side of the engine, beneath
the fuel tank.
Shear Bolts
Hex Lock
Nuts
Handle
Panel
Lower
Handle
Upper Handle
Wing Nuts,
Washers, & Bolts
Upper
Shift Rod
Shift Rod
Connector
Wing Nuts
Lower
Shift Rod
Cable Guide
