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SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow
thrower is from behind the unit in the operating
position.
IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as
instructed on page 6, and make any final
adjustments necessary before
operating your snow
thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause
damage to the snow thrower.
1. Remove screws from the top sides and ends of
the shipping crate.
2. Set top, side, and end panels aside to avoid tire
punctures or personal injury.
3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
4. Roll unit out of crate.
5. Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped
washers and carriage bolts from each side of the
upper handle. See Figure 3.
6. The chute directional control may be attached to
the lower handle with cable ties for shipping
purposes, if so, cut the cable ties and remove
the chute directional control at this time.
7. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks
over the lower handle. See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
8. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with
the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and
carriage bolts previously removed. See Figure 4.
9. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end
of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. 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 shift
gears or change directions.
10. Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the
upper chute directional control. Slide the upper
chute directional control into the lower chute
directional control. Align the holes, and secure
with hairpin clip. See Figure 5.
Shear Bolts
5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Long
(710-0890A)
Hex Lock Nuts
5/16-18 Thread
(712-0429)
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 will shear. Two replacement
shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a
safe place until needed
Wing Nuts,
Washers
and Bolts
Wing
Nut,
Washer
and
Bolt
Upper Shift
Rod
Upper Chute
Directional
Lower
Shift Rod
Hairpin
Clip
Lower
Chute
Directional
Connector
Control
Control