John Deere ST0521M Snow Blower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
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MTF-031039C
PARTS BAGS CONTENTS:
1 - 2.6 ounces 2-cycle oil
1 - Owner’s Manual
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
1-Knife
1-Pliers
2-Adjustable Wrenches
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while assembling the snowthrower.
Figure 6 shows the snow thrower in the operating position.
References to the right or left hand side of the snow throw-
er are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind
the unit.
HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW THROWER
FROM THE CARTON
1. Locate all parts that are packed separately and remove
from the carton.
2. Remove and discard the packing material from around
the snow thrower.
3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side
panels flat.
4. Cut off the plastic bag that covers the snowthrower.
5. Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow thrower off
the carton.
CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.
6. Remove the packing material from the handle assembly.
HOW TO INSTALL THE CHUTE CRANK
1. Remove the screw and nut from the shaft (see
Figure 2).
2. Put the chute crank rod through the bracket on the low-
er handlebar.
3. Install the chute crank rod onto the shaft.
4. Fasten the chute crank rod with the screw and nut that
were removed in step 1.
5. Raise the upper handle to the operating position. Hold
the upper handle apart to prevent scratching the lower
handle.
6. Line up the holes.Tighten the knobs.
Figure 2
Shaft
Chute Crank
Rod
Nut
Screw