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SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS
The snow thrower is shipped with the following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the
carton before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts, noting that these parts may be referred to again in the
following sections of the manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
Shear Bolts
(710-0890A)
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is observed from the
operator's position.
Make any final adjustments as instructed
IMPORTANT:
later on in this section BEFORE operating your snow
thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause
damage to the snow thrower.
•
Remove the screws from the top, sides, and ends
of the shipping carton.
•
Set the panels aside to avoid tire punctures or
personal injury.
•
Remove and discard the plastic bag that covers the
unit.
•
Roll the unit out of the carton.
•
Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped
washers and carriage bolts from each 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
two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage
bolts previously removed and tighten the upper two
plastic wing nuts.
•
Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. See Figure 3. Tap the connector
until it locks over the lower shift rod.
Auger Shear Bolts
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and
hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower
is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear
bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe
Hex Lock Nuts
(712-0429)
place until needed.
IMPORTANT:
hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components
as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's
warranty.
Figure 1
NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard
Lower Handle
Upper
Shift Rod
Lower
Shift Rod
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
speeds or change directions.
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Handle Panel
Upper Handle
Wing Nuts,
Washers
and Bolts
Figure 2
Shift Rod
Connector
Figure 3
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