Assembly - Craftsman C459-527860 Operator's Manual

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
LOOSE PARTS
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear pins and bow tie
cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the pins may shear. Two replacement shear pins and
cotter pins are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place
until needed. See Figure 1.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard hex
pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components from us-
ing standard pins will not be covered by your snow thrower's warranty.

ASSEMbLY

• For shipping purposes, the upper handle is secured loosely to the
lower handle with wing nuts.
• Remove the lower wing nut and carriage bolt from the right side of
the lower handle and the lower wing nut and eyebolt from the left
side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.
• Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower
handle. See Figure 3.
• Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the
cables are aligned with the cable roller guides.
• Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the hardware
previously removed.
• Tighten all four wing nuts to secure the handles firmly.
• Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift
rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See
Figure 4.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod
will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction of
movement.
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY

Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4