3BA MTD snow thrower

User Manual - Page 5

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SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURSNOWTHROWER
IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped with the engine full of
oil. After assembly, see page 8 for fuel and oil details.
RemovingFromCarton
Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
BeforeAssembly
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is
from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
Cut the cable tie that secures the upper handle to
the chute assembly for shipping purposes.
SettingUpTheHandle
Loosen the hand knob on the upper chute and pivot
the upper chute upwards as far as it will go. Follow
the direction of the arrow in Figure 1.
Upper Chute
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Chute Handle*
_Chute Knob
Meant only to rotate the chute
Figure 1
_ ARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by
the chute handle.
Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and
handle tab on each side of the handle. See Figure
2.
Knob
Handle Tab
_" Hex Bolt
Figure 2
Hold both controls against the upper handle and
pull up as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the
upper handle locks over the lower handle and the
handle tabs align with the handle. You may have to
carefully maneuver the upper handle to clear the
chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
Final position of
Upper Handle
Initial position of
Upper Handle
Figure 3
Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the
handle. Refer to Figure 2.
Rotate the chute by the chute handle to the desired
operating position.
Tighten the chute knob on the upper chute making
sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are
correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 1.
Clean-OutTool
This tool and the electric extension cord, if so equipped,
may be fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger
housing for shipping purposes. In that case, cut the
cable tie and remove the extension cord now.
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