Assembly - Craftsman CX Serie Manual Del Operador

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from the
operating position looking forward to the front of the machine.
Removing From Crate
1. Remove screws from the bottom of the crate securing the sides, and ends of
the shipping crate.
2. Lift off the top off of the crate and set out of the way of the assembly area.
3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
4. Remove any loose parts included with unit (e.g., Operator's Manual, etc.).
5. Push down on the lower handle and pull unit back out of crate.
6. Make certain the crate has been completely emptied before discarding it.
Assembly
1. Make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and drive
cables are securely hooked into their respective actuator
brackets before pivoting the handle upward. Refer to Figure 14.
a. Place the speed selector shift lever in the F6 position.
b. Cut the cable tie securing the two piece chute crank to the
lower handle. The cable tie is used for shipping purposes.
c. Remove the upper wing knob and carriage bolt from each
side of the lower handle. Pull up on upper handle as shown
in Figure 1. Align upper handle with the lower handle. Again,
make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and
drive cables are securely hooked into their respective
actuator brackets. Also, remove any rubber bands securing
the cables to the wing nuts.
2. a. Secure the support bracket, upper handle and lower handle with the
two wing knobs and carriage bolts removed earlier. See Figure 2.
Figure 1
b. Tighten the two wing knobs already installed in the upper
holes to firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes.
See Figure 2.
NOTE: If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) can not be achieved, refer to
the "Making Adjustments" section.
Chute Directional Control
1. Remove the hairpin clip from the spiral control as shown in A
of Figure 3.
2. Insert the chute directional control rod into the fitting on the spiral control
as seen in B of Figure 3.
3. Secure with the hairpin clip previously removed. See Figure 3.
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Figure 2
B
Figure 3
of
A