UNPACKING 1. Cut the four corners of the carton from top to bot- tom. Lay the panels flat on the ground. 2. Remove all packing inserts. Make certain all loose parts and literature have been removed before discarding the inserts or carton. 3. Pull the snow thrower out of the carton. ATTACHING THE UPPER CHUTE The snow thrower has been shipped with the upper chute pivoted all the way down for shipping purposes. -.,_----See figure 3. 1, Remove the hand knob, cupped washer, fiat washer and carriage bolt from the upper chute. 2. Pivot the upper chute up so there is no gap bet- ween the upper and lower chute. See figure 3, in- set. Secure with hardware just removed. Upper Chute FIGURE 3.
Upper Carriage Bolts 21/2" Long 1. Preassemble the upper and lower handles to the .d------handle panel as shown in figure 4. ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE Hand Knob 5/16" A. Secure the top holes in the upper and lower handles to the handle panel using two carriage bolts 21/2" long, 5!16" cupped washers and hand knobs. The head of the carriage bolts is on the inside of the handle panel. Cupped side of washers go against the upper handle. Do not tighten the hand knobs at this time. Knob 5/16" Cupped Washer Left washer_ k_-..-Hand 5/16" Hex_.\ Lower Carria Bolt 2" Long B.
Secure the lower hole in the right hand side of upper and lower handles to the handle panel using carriage bolt 2" long, 5/16" cupped washer and hex nut. The head of the carriage bolt is on the outside of the handle. Cupped side of washer goes against the handle panel. Do not tighten at this time. Ri Hand Lower Handle Nut _ FIGURE 4. Hex Bolt 2" Long 318" d Washer C. Leave lower hole on left side of upper and lower handles and handle panel open. Loosen Screw I_NOTE All three bolts go through both the upper and lower handles. 2. Attach the handle assembly to the unit as follows. A. Loosen one self-tapping screw and cupped .washer on each side of the unit. See figure 5.
A 9/16" or adjustable wrench is required. B. Slide the slotted end of the handles under the cupped washers. C. Secure the upper hole in the handles with 318" cupped washers and 2" long hex bolts. Cup- ped side of washers go against the handles. Do not tighten at this time. FIGURE 5.