ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower han-
dle.
5. Install the fasteners and the crank assembly
eyebolt (11) that were removed in step 2.
DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in
place.
5. Tighten locknut (6) securely.
NOTE: Make sure all carriage bolts in flange
are tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Read and follow the assembly and adjustment
instructions for your snow thrower. All fasteners
are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or
material until the unit is assembled.
Check The Cables
1.
(Figure 5) Check the traction drive cable
(1) and the auger drive cable (2). If the bot-
tom of the cables have become discon-
nected, reinstall the cables.
WARNING: Before doing any
assembly or maintenance to the
snow thrower, remove the wire
from the spark plug.
6.
(Figure 4) Attach the crank rod assembly
to the universal joint (16) with cotter
(15)
pin (12). To lock in place, spread the ends of
the cotter pin (12).
7. (Figure 4) Attach the crank rod (15) to the
universal joint assembly (16) with the hair
pin (12).
2. (Figure 6) If the top of the cables (5) have
become disconnected from the drive levers
NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right
describe the location of a part from the oper-
ator’s position behind the unit.
(6)
, attach the cables (5) to the “Z” fitting
(7).
NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds
(metric N.m). This measurement describes
how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is
measured with a torque wrench.
8. (Figure 3) Tighten nut on eye bolt (11).
Make sure eye bolt (11) is properly aligned
and the crank (8) can freely rotate.
How To Set The Skid Height (Figure 2)
The snow thrower is equipped with height ad-
justable skids (7) mounted on the outside of the
auger housing (4). To adjust the height of the
skids, see “How To Adjust The Height Of The
Skids” in the Maintenance section.
9. Tighten all handle fasteners.
NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
How To Install The Knobs
NOTE: If knobs are already installed, go to
the next selection.
NOTE: Fasteners and loose parts are shown
at full size in Figure 31.
How To Assemble The Drift Cutter
(if equipped)
Drift cutters are used to cut a path through snow
deeper than the auger housing.
1. (Figure 11) Loosen the wingnuts (2) that
secure the drift cutters (1) to the auger
housing.
Tools Required
Remote Chute Knob
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Knife
1.
(Figure 9) Assemble remote chute knob (1)
onto lever (3) until snug against nut (3). On
some models the remote chute knob (1) is
attached.
Pliers
1/2 inch open end wrenches
9/16 inch open end wrenches
3/4 inch open end wrenches
Measuring tape or ruler
Screwdriver
2.
3.
Make sure lip (4) on the remote chute knob 2. Raise the drift cutters (1) to the desired
(1) is pointed toward the engine.
Tighten the nut (2) against the bottom of the
height.
3. Tighten the wingnuts (2).
remote chute knob (1).
How To Prepare The Engine
Note: The engine was shipped from the fac-
tory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil.
Add oil as needed. Engine does not contain
GASOLINE.
WARNING: Follow the engine
manufacturer’s instructions for the
How To Remove The Snow Thrower
From The Carton
Speed Select Knob
(Figure 9) Install the speed select knob (11) to
the speed select lever (1). On some models the
speed select knob (11) is attached.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(Figure 1) The snow thrower is shown in the
shipping position.
Cut and discard the plastic tie that secures
the crank assembly.
Cut down all four corners of the carton and
lay the side panels flat.
Locate all parts that are packed separately
and remove from the carton.
Remove and discard the packing material
from around the snow thrower.
(Figure 2) For shipping purposes, the height
adjust skids (7) are attached to the pallet.
Remove the screw (17) that secures each
height adjust skid (7) to the pallet.
type of fuel and oil to use. Always
How To Install The Speed Control Rod
use a safety fuel container. Do not smoke
when adding gasoline to the engine. When
inside an enclosure, do not fill with gaso-
line. Before you add fuel, stop the engine.
Let the engine cool for several minutes.
1.
(Figure 8) Attach the ball joint (6), located
on the bottom end of the speed control rod
(2),
to the shift yoke assembly (7). The fas-
teners (8) are attached to the ball joint (6)
at the factory.
Check the oil. See the engine manufacturer’s
instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use.
Before you use the unit, read the information on
safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
The length of the ball joint (6) and speed
control rod (2) have been pre–adjusted at
the factory. If an adjustment is required, loos-
en the nut (9). Remove the fasteners (8) to
disconnect the ball joint (6) from the shift
yoke assembly (7). To lengthen or shorten
the speed control rod (2), turn the adapter
7.
Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow
thrower off the pallet.
Important! Before You Start Operating
CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.
(10)
to obtain the correct length.
Check the fasteners. Make sure all fas-
r
8.
9.
Remove the packing material from the han-
dle assembly.
Cut the ties that secure the clutch control
cables (1) to the lower handle (2). Move the
cables away from the motor frame.
teners are tight.
2.
3.
(Figure 7) Attach the handle (11) onto the
speed select lever (5). On some models the
handle (11) is attached. To lock in position,
tighten the hex jam nut (10) against the bot-
tom of the handle (11).
Make sure the speed select lever (5) func-
tions correctly. Move the speed select lever
r
r
On electric start models, the unit was
shipped with the starter cord plugged
into the engine. Before operating, un-
plug the starter cord from the engine.
If a bar code label is attached to the han-
dle, remove before operating.
How To Assemble The Handle And
Crank Assembly
(5)
through all speeds.
1.
(Figure 3) Loosen, but do not remove, the
fasteners (1) in the upper holes of the lower
handle.
OPERATION
How To Assemble The Chute Deflector
1. (Figure 10) Remove carriage bolt (1).
NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
2.
Remove the fasteners and the crank assem- 2. Raise the chute deflector (2) into operating
bly eyebolt (11) from the lower holes of the
position (3).
Know Your Snow Thrower (Figure 2)
lower handle.
(Figure 2) Put the shift lever (6) into first
forward position.
(Figure 3) Raise the upper handle (2) to the
3.
Fasten chute deflector (2) to flange (4) with
carriage bolt (1). Make sure to install with
the head of the carriage bolt (1) on the in-
side of the flange (2).
Read this Instruction Book and safety rules be-
fore operation the snow thrower. Compare the
illustration with your snow thrower to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments.
3.
4.
operating position.
4. Fasten with washer (5) and locknut (6).
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