MTD 380 - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil but
without gasoline in the engine. After assembly, see
page 8 for fuel and oil fill-up details.
Removing From Carton
• Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
• Remove (i) plastic bag (containing owner’s
manual), and (ii) electric extension cord (optional).
• Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
• Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
Before Assembly
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is
from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
• Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected
and moved away from the spark plug.
• Cut the cable tie that secures the handle to the
upper chute for shipping purposes.
Setting Up The Handle
• 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.
Figure 1
• Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and saddle
bracket on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
• Hold both control bails 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 saddle brackets align with the handle. You may
have to carefully maneuver the upper handle to
clear the discharge chute.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
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 hand knob on the upper chute making
sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are
correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 1.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
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.
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by
the chute handle.
Chute Handle*
Chute Knob
* Meant only to rotate the chute
Upper Chute
Hex Bolt
Saddle Bracket
Handle
Knob
Saddle
Washer
Initial position of
Upper Handle
Final position of
Upper Handle