Snowthrower Assembly - Simplicity 1691521 Operator's Manual

Regent Snowthrower Assembly
CAUTION
Do not let the pivot bearing (D, Figure 9) support
the weight of the control rod or the bearing could
be damaged.

SNOWTHROWER ASSEMBLY

Assemble Support Arm and Control Rod
1. See Figure 9. Attach the support arm (E) to the
frame with the 1" capscrews and locknuts (F) sup-
plied.
2. See Figure 9. Place the the thin, plastic liner (B)
inside the rod guide (C). Place the rod guide (C) over
the discharge chute control rod (H) and loosely
attach the guide to the support arm (E) in either of
the top two mounting holes. Use the capscrew and
locknut (J) and spacer (K) provided.
3. See Figure 9. Install the discharge chute control rod
(H) through the plastic pivot bearing (D) on the auger
housing. Place a cotter pin into the lowest rod hole
on the inside of the housing, and spread the cotter
pin fully around the rod.
4. Pull the rod back so the cotter pin is resting against
the bearing (D), then insert a second cotter pin
through the rod, just above the bearing. Spread the
cotter pin fully around the rod.
5. Tighten the locknut and capscrew (J) securing the
control rod guide. Do not overtighten. This nut and
capscrew are used to set the control rod rotation
resistance.
Assemble Discharge Chute & Control Cable
1. See Figure 9. Install the discharge chute (A) so the
clip (G) on the housing is positioned in the notch (I).
Lubricate the discharge chute so it turns freely.
2. See Figure 10. With the discharge chute facing
slightly left, wind the cable around the control rod
spool. Wind it three turns on the rear part of the
spool so that the cable leaves the spool on the lower
edge as shown. Wind two turns on the front part of
the spool so the cable leaves the spool on the upper
edge as shown.
3. See Figure 10. Place the looped end of the cable
over the stud on the discharge chute. Place the small
flat washer (E) provided on the stud. Pull the other
end of the cable around the stud using locking pliers.
While holding the cable tight, install the cup washer
(B) (cup facing inward), lockwasher (C) and nut (D).
Tighten the nut and tape the cable end to the taut
section of the cable.
Figure 9. Discharge Chute & Controls
A. Discharge Chute
B. Rod Guide Liner
C. Rod Guide
D. Pivot Bearing
E. Support Arm
Figure 10. Control Cable
A. Cotter Pin
B. Cup Washer`
10
F. 1" Capscrew & Locknut
G. Clip
H. Dis. Chute Control Rod
I. Notch
J. 3-1/2" Capscrew & Locknut
K. Spacer
C. Lockwasher
D. Nut
E. Flat Washer
K