Tools Required For Assembly - MTD Yard Machines 316E610E000 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMi3LY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate
engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil rec-
ommendations.
NOTE: Reference to right or left side of tl_e snow
thrower is from behind the unit in the ol)erating
position.
Hex Bolt
Tab 5/8" Long
Hex
Bolt 1-3/4"
Long
L©ck
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FIGURE 1.
UNPACKING
1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of
the carton. Remove any loose parts included with
unit (i.e., owner's manual, etc.).
2. Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down
flat. Remove packing material.
3. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly
for loose parts before discarding.
LOOSEPARTS IN CARTON
(1) Right Handle
(1) Left Handle
(1) Handle Panel Assembly
(1) Chute Assembly
(1) Chute Crank Assembly with Mounting Bracket
(1) Shift Rod
(1) Hardware Pack
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 3/8" Wrench
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(2) 7/16" Wrench*
(1) Pair of Pliers
*or Adjustable Wrenches
ATTACHINGTHE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(HardwareA)
1. Place right handle in position against the snow
thrower so the flat side of the handle is against
the snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle
to snow thrower using hex bolt 5/8" long and lock
-<--_washer. See figure 1. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Place handle tab over the upper hole in handle so
the curve in the handle tab matches the curve in
the handle. Secure to the snow thrower using hex
bolt 1-3/4" long and lock washer. Do not tighten
at this time.
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Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not
tighten at this time.
FIGURE 2.
Carriage
Bolt
Cupped
Washer Hex
Nut
N _TE:
Place tPe CUPPED
side a! |ainst the
hand le panel.
4. Place the handle panel in position between the
handles. Secure with four carriage bolts, cupped
washers (cupped side against the handle panel)
-<_and hex nuts as shown in figure 2.
5. Tighten the four hex bolts used to attach the bot-
tom of the handles to the snow thrower frame.
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