Ryobi RYAC803-S Operation Manual - Page 12

ASSEMBLY INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE HANDLE See Figure 3.  Slide the cord retainer over the lower handle and position in the center top portion of the handle.  Align the holes on the intermediate handle with the holes in the lower handle as shown.  Insert J-bolt through both handles with the threaded end at the top and facing inside.  Install the handle knob and tighten securely to secure the bolt in place.  Repeat on the opposite side to secure the intermediate handle in place. INSTALLING UPPER HANDLE See Figure 3.  Align the hole on the upper handle with the hole in the intermediate handle as shown. NOTICE: Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when aligning the handles.  Insert bolt through both handles with the threaded end facing inside.  Install the handle knob and tighten to secure.  Repeat on the opposite side. INSTALLING CHUTE DEFLECTOR See Figure 4.  Spread the sides of the chute deflector slightly and position over the top of the chute.  Shift the position of the deflector as needed so the tabs and posts on the chute are fully seated into the openings on the deflector as shown. INSTALLING CHUTE ROTATION LEVER See Figure 5. NOTE: The lever bracket and opening on the back of the snow blower housing are keyed to match the end of the chute rotation lever bottom rod. Make sure to orient the rod in the same direction as the keyed holes when installing the lever.  Slide the end of the chute rotation lever bottom rod through the bracket on the intermediate handle.  Insert the rod into the hole in the snow blower housing until it is fully seated.  Install the upper rod of the chute rotation lever over the lower end of the lever. Align the holes in the two parts of the lever and insert the hitch pin through the holes as shown to secure.  Turn the lever left and right to verify the proper functioning of the lever and the chute. 8 - English