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IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and
WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate
engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recom-
mendations.
Loose Parts
Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
•
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear
pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object
or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the
pins may shear. Replacement shear pins and cotter
pins are provided for your convenience. Store these
safely until needed.
Items Required For Assembly
Pair of pliers
7/16” Wrenches or adjustables
Fresh gasoline
Figure 3-1
NOTE: This Operator’s
Manual covers several
models. Snowthrower
featrues vary by model.
Not all features refer-
enced in this manual
are applicable to all
Assembling Handle
•
Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to
be sure the spring (found at the end of each cable) is
attached to its actuator bracket.
• Remove the lower handle knobs, washers and
carriage bolts from each side of the upper handle.
See Figure 3-2.
snowthrower models.
•
•
•
Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle. See Figure 3-1.
NOTE: References to
right or left side of the
snow thrower are deter-
mined from behind the
unit in the operating
position.
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
handle knobs and carriage bolts previously removed.
Tighten the handle knobs already in place on the
upper holes and secure the handles firmly.
Figure 3-2
NOTE: Replacement
auger shear pins and
cotter pins are provided
for your convenience.
Store these safely until
needed.
Attaching Chute Crank
•
Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank
and slide the upper chute crank into the lower chute
crank. A pair of pliers may help in this job. See Figure
3-3.
a. Align the two holes on both chute cranks. See
Figure 3-3.
b. Secure with the hairpin clip removed earlier.
a
b
Figure 3-3
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