Use and Care Manual

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ASSEMBLY

Overview

• Remove packaging materials from snow blower.

• Rotate handle into the upright position. Refer to Handle

Assembly.

• Install the chute. Refer to Chute Assembly Options.

• Complete snow blower assembly according to model and

equipment. Refer to Set-Up.

• If necessary make adjustments to ensure proper snow blower

operation. Refer to Adjustments.

• Add fuel and oil. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual

shipped with snow blower.

Tools Required

• Adjustable Wrench or Socket Set

• Needle Nose Pliers

Handle Assembly

1. Cut cable ties securing chute control rod or upper handle to

the lower handle (if applicable), set aside the chute control

rod (if applicable) and remove the wrap around the handles

(if applicable).

NOTE: Do not cut the cable tie securing the control cables to

the engine, if equipped.

NOTE: On models with Overhead Chute Control (with Flex

Shaft), Four-Way Chute Control, and Electric Chute Control

cut cable ties securing flex shaft to the lower handle and set

the flex shaft aside. Remove rubber bands securing cables

to carriage bolts and cut cable tie securing shift rod to lower

handle. Refer to Figure 5 to help identify the control styles.

2. Loosen the top two nuts (a) securing the upper and lower

handle and remove the two carriage bolts (b) from the upper

handle and set aside as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

3. Place shift lever in Forward-6 position or fastest forward

speed (if equipped).

4. Observe lower rear area of equipment to be sure both cables

(if equipped) are aligned and seated properly in roller guides

(Figure 2).

NOTE: On select models, chute-pitch control cables will be

routed under the engine on the left side and will not use roller

guides.

Figure 2

5. Pivot handle upward and align the lower handle (Figure 3).

Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for

packaging purposes only.

Figure 3

NOTE: On select models with steel rod speed selectors, you

may need to lower shift rod to the side slightly to maneuver

handle panel over it when pivoting handle upward.