Use and Care Manual
8 Section 3— ASSembly & Set-Up
2.  Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the 
lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex 
washer screws. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
On some models it may be necessary to install the recoil starter 
handle. If your handle is not pre-installed follow the directions 
below to install it.
1.  Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual 
bag.
2.  Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as 
shown in Figure 3-5. Do not fully tighten the hardware until 
instructed to do so.
B
A
Eye Bolt
Handle
Knob
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 3-5
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the 
back of the snow thrower.
3.  Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye 
bolt.
4.  Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back 
of the snow thrower. See Figure 3-5.
5.  Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.
Set-Up
Adding Oil
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow 
thrower for information on adding and checking oil.
Adding Fuel
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow 
thrower for information on adding fuel.










