Simplicity 1691522 - Page 17

Assembly
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
As setup personnel you have an obligation to know
the product better than the customer. This includes
safety related items. Prior to actual setup,
thoroughly familiarize yourself with the tractor
Operator’s Manual. Pay special attention to all
safety warnings. It is possible during setup to place
yourself in a position which is more hazardous than
when the unit is in operation. Remember, it is your
responsibility to set up the product safely and to
know it well enough to be able to instruct a
customer in the safe use of his power unit.
Safety is a matter of common sense ... A matter of
thinking before acting. Most shops have specific
safety practices. Follow them. The precautions
listed in the Operator’s Manual should not
supersede existing practices but should be
considered as supplemental information.
CONTENT OF SECTION
The snowthrower is shipped only partially assembled for
packaging reasons. This section provides the necessary
instructions for assembling the snowthrower.
ASSEMBLY
Remove all loose parts, the skin pack, and the snow¬
thrower from the shipping carton. Open the skin pack
and hardware bags and arrange all parts according to size
and type. Then proceed as follows:
NOTE
Refer to chart inside back cover to identify screws,
nuts and washers.
1. Install support bracket (C, figure 18) as shown with
3/8x1 capscrews and flange locknuts (A & B).
NOTE
Do not let pivot bearing along support the full
weight of control rod, as the bearing can be
damaged.
2. Insert end of spout control rod (E, figure 18) through
plastic pivot bearing (D) on auger housing. Install a
3/32 x 5/8 inch (2.4 x 16 mm) cotter pin in the lower
rod hole on the inside of the housing, and spread
cotter pin legs fully around rod. Pull the rod back so
cotter pin is up against pivot bearing and install
another cotter pin through the rod just above the
bearing. Spread cotter pin legs fully around the rod.
3. Place the thin plastic liner (G, figure 18) inside the
rod guide (H).
4. I n stall rod guide and liner over spout control rod as
shown. Attach rod guide to support bracket with a
5/16 x 1-1/8 capscrew and a locknut (F & I, figure
18). Tighten locknut (usually flush with end of
capscrew) so control rod is held firmly but is still free
enough to turn inside of rod guide.
Figure 18. Installing Spout Control
A. Capscrews
B. Flange Locknuts G. Plastic Liner
C. Support Bracket H. Rod Guide
D. Pivot Bearing I. Locknut
E. Control Rod J. Spout Extension
F. Capscrew K. Clip
Figure 19. Installing Control Cable
A. Cotter Pin C. Lockwasher
B. Cup Washer D. Nut
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