Assembly - Craftsman 31AS63TF799 Operator's Manual

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are
determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing
directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel).
REMOVINg FROM CARTON
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground.
Remove and discard all packing inserts.
2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before
discarding it.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both
cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle
upward.
a. Place the shift lever in the F6 position.
b. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. As
you are raising the handle upward, make sure that both ends
of the center cable are positioned properly in the brackets.
Align upper handle with the lower handle.
c. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.
Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are
for packaging purposes only.
2. Remove cotter pin, wing nut, and hex screw from chute control
head and clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from chute support
bracket. See Figure 2.
3. Insert chute control rod into input of chute control head.
Push rod as far into the chute control head as possible, keeping
the holes in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 1
Chute
Chute Base
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Chute Control Head
Chute Support
Bracket
Figure 2
Figure 3