Assembling Your Snow Thrower - Yard Machines 611 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
After assembly, service engine with
IMPORTANT:
gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow
thrower are determined from behind the unit in the
operating position.
Unpacking
• Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the
carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit
(i.e., operator's manual, etc.).
• Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down flat.
Remove packing material.
• Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for
loose parts before discarding.
Loose Parts In Carton
B
C
E
A
J
Figure 1
D
F
G
H
• Compare Figure 1 with the list below to identify
loose parts in the carton.
Ref. Description
A Handles (Right and Left)
B Pivot Rod
C Cover Tube
D Clutch Grips (Right and Left)
E Handle Panel
F Speed Selector Plate
G Shift Lever
H Chute Directional Control Assembly
J Chute Assembly
I Hardware Pack
Tools Required
1. Two adjustable wrenches
Before Assembly
WARNING:
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Attaching Handles
(Use Hardware Group A.)
• Place right handle in position against the snow
thrower so that the flat side of the handle is against
the frame. Align the bottom hole on the handle to
the corresponding hole on the snow thrower
housing.
• Insert hex bolt (B) and lock washer (C) through
these holes to secure the handle to the snow
thrower housing. See Figure 2. There are weld nuts
welded to the inside of the frame for these bolts. Do
not tighten now.
Hex Bolt B
Saddle
Washer I
• Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not
tighten now.
• Place saddle washer (I) over upper holes on
handles as shown in Figure 2. Secure to the frame
with lock washers (C) and hex bolts (A). Do not
tighten now.
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Qty.
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Disconnect the spark plug wire
Lock Washer C
Hex Bolt A,
Lock Washer C
Figure 2