Install Starter Rope
1. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the
handle (Fig. 5). To make the rope easier to loop,
squeeze the control bar on the handle to release the
blade brake.
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Figure 5
1. Rope guide
Install Air Cleaner Cover
1. Insert bottom tabs of air cleaner cover into slots.
Rotate cover upwards and snap into place (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Cover
2. Tabs
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2. Starter rope
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3. Foam element
Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the
handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 7). Hold the
discharge door handle to prevent the spring–loaded
door from closing while inserting the plug.
Figure 7
1. Plug rotated clockwise
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly
while inserting it (Fig. 7). Make sure the arrow on the
plug decal is pointing upwards.
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Figure 8
1. Spring clip
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 8). Release
discharge door handle to lock top of plug.
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