Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two 4.
wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier. Tighten the
two wing nuts already installed in the upper holes to firmly
secure the upper handle and support tubes. See Figure 3-2.
Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift rod 5.
connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap
the connector until the lower rod is completely through
the connector. See Figure 3-3.
Assembly
IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included
with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to
the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear
pin replacement.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the
snow thrower is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if
any, will be specified.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil.
After assembly, refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual
included with this unit for fuel and oil fill-up details.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notification
or obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are
for reference purposes only.
Handle
Remove any packaging material from the upper handle. 1.
Remove the lower plastic wing nut, belleville washer and 2.
carriage bolt from each side of the upper handle; then raise
the upper handle assembly until it snaps over the lower
handle. See Figure 3-1.
Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all of the 3.
cables (steering, auger, and drive) are properly routed
and not pinched or kinked. Make certain the springs at
the lower end of the auger and drive cables are securely
hooked into their respective actuator bracket.
Figure 3-3
Contents of Carton
One Snow Thrower• Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins• One Chute Assembly•
One Snow Thrower Operator’s •
Manual
One Briggs & Stratton Engine •
Operator’s Manual
One Product Registration Card•
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Assembly & Set-Up
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