Ariens Hydro Pro 28 Owners Manual - Page 8

ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. PACKAGE CONTENTS IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebars upward. 5. Install and tighten all hardware on the handlebar assembly and shift rod. 4 2 3 1 4 3 1 2 OS7020 1. Sno-Thro Unit 2. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Rod 4. Literature Pack Figure 3 ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 3/4" and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the neutral position. 4. Rotate the handlebars into operating position. OS7030 1. Handlebar Hardware 2. Shift Rod Hardware 3. Shift Rod 4. Speed Selector Lever Figure 4 NOTE: The handlebar has two height positions. Adjust the handlebar height to provide better operator comfort. See Handlebar Height on page 24. 6. Check tension on auger and traction clutch cables. IMPORTANT: Cables should not be slack or under tension. Adjust as necessary. Install Discharge Chute, Chute Control and Chute Rod (Figures 5 and 6) 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing. 3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed in step 2. NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the chute rod. EN - 8