Assembly - Craftsman C459-52910 Operator's Manual

NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is
from the operating position only.
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Remove packing material, if present.
2. Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 until it
clicks into the operating position. Make sure not to pinch or crimp
the cable.
3. Tighten the knobs. See Figure 2.
4. Loosely attach the eyebolt and plastic wing nut (found in the
manual bag) to the handle. See Figure 3A. Pull the recoil starter
handle out and thread the rope through the eyebolt. Tighten the
wing nut to secure the eyebolt in place.
Figure 1
Figure 2

ASSEMBLY

Chute Assembly
The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow
is thrown. Adjust the chute assembly by following the instructions
below.
1. Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly
and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch.
Retighten the wing knob before operating the snow thrower.
2. Position the chute assembly opening by using the chute control
handle to throw the snow in the desired direction. See Figure 3B.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the chute control handle to lift the
snowthrower
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Figure 3A
Figure 3B