MTD 312-980I000 - Manual (Page 3)

ASSEMBLY
NOTE: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS-
OLiNE or OIL After assembly, see separate engine
manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommenda­
tions.
Lockout Rod
Chute Crank Assembly
FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 2.
Tools Required for Assembly:
Screwdriver
9/16” Wrench
1/2” Wrench
7/16” Wrench
3/8” Wrench
or One Adjustable Wrench
Loose Parts in Carton (see figure 1):
(1) Upper Handle Assembly—L.H.
(1) Lower Handle—L.H.
(1) Upper Handle Assembly—R.H.
(1) Lower Handle—R.H.
(1) Handle Panel
(1) Chute Assembly
“(1) Parts taped together which include;
(1) Right Hand Lockout Rod
(1) Left Hand Lockout Rod
(1) Shift Rod
(1) Chute Crank Assembly
Contents of Hardware Pack (see figure 2):
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are
not used on your unit.)
A (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16x2” Long
B (2) Belleville Washers 3/8” I.D.
C (7) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
D (6) Belleville Washers 5/16” I.D.
F (2) Flat Washers 5/16” I.D.
G (1) Hairpin Clip
H (2) Flat Washers 3/8” I.D.
X 5/8” O.D.
I (2) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 X 3/4” Long
J (1) Chute Crank Bracket
K (1) Cotter Pin
L (1) Compression Spring
M (1) Hex Insert Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread
N (3) Chute Flange Keepers
O (6) Truss Machine Screws 1/4-20 x 3/4” Long
P (6) Flat Washers 1/4” I.D.
Q (6) Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
“R (1) Shift Lever
S (3) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 2” Long
T (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18x13/4” Long*
U (2) Hex Insert Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread*
V (2) Ignition Keys (May be Attached to Engine)
W (2) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 X 5/8” Longt
X (2) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D.t
Y (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Threadt
Z (1) Shift Knob
tOptional Parts
*The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
hex bolts and hex insert lock nuts (see ref. nos. 40
and 50 on page 22). If you hit a foreign object or ice
jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the hex
bolts will shear. Two replacement hex bolts and nuts
are provided in the hardware pack for your conve­
nience. Store in a safe place until needed.