Craftsman 944.528398 - Manual (Page 5)

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
(2) FLAT WASHERS
(2) CARRIAGE BOLTS
3/8-16x2.25
(2) HANDLE KNOBS
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these Instructions and this manual In Its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new
snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar­
ize you with the unit, which will assist you In assembly,
operation and maintenance of the product.
Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory
with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship­
ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc,,
necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in
the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your
snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must
be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tightness,
REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON
1, Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes
from carton.
2, Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat,
3, Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing
to the pallet,
4, Remove all packing materials except plastictie holding
speed control rod to lower handle,
5, Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper
handle to the pallet,
6, Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton
thoroughly for additional loose parts,
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)
A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is
located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts,
nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.