MTD 769-01283C - Manual (Page 6)

Contents of Carton
Two Ignition Keys • One 2.6 oz. Bottle of Two Cycle Oil • One Extension Cord (if equipped) •
One Snow Thrower Operator’s
Manual
• One Tecumseh Engine Operator’s
Manual
• One Product Registration Card •
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow
thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this
manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.
Assembly
Positioning the Upper Handle
Making sure not to pinch the cable in the process, pivot the
upper handle into the operating position as illustrated in
Fig. 3-1 until it clicks into place.
Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place.
See Fig. 3-1.
Assembling the Discharge Chute
For shipping reasons, the snow thrower has been packaged with
the upper chute pivoted all the way down. To pivot it upward,
proceed as follows:
Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from
the lower chute. See Fig. 3-2.
1.
2.
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Figure 3-1
Pivot the upper chute upward over the lip on the lower
chute so that there is no gap between the upper chute and
the lower chute.
Secure with the hardware just removed. Refer to Fig. 3-3.
2.
3.
Figure 3-
Chute Handle
Figure 3-3
Assembly & Set-Up
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