Assembly & Set-Up - MTD COLUMBIA 31AH7EKY897 Operator's Manual

Three stage track snow thrower

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Assembly & Set-Up

IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for

proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

NOTE: Remove all loose parts and any packing material before assembling.

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.

NOTE: Some models with electric start are equipped with an extension cord fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing

for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower.

Handle Assembly

Loosen the top two lock nuts securing the upper and lower

handle and remove the two carriage screws from the lower

handle and set aside as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position.

Remove the rubber bands securing cables to carriage bolts

and cut zip ties securing shift rod and flex shaft to lower

handle. Carefully pivot the handle upward. See Figure 3-2.

NOTE: You will need to lower shift rod to the side slightly

to manuever the handle panel over it when pivoting the

handle upward.

NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the

roller guides. See Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

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