Snow Joe Snow Blowers Crank Rod Model NumberStep-by-Step: How to ATTACH / INSTALL the Crank RodStep-by-Step: How to REMOVE / DETACH the Crank Rod24V-X2-SB18-TV1, 24V-X2-SB18Slide upper chute crank through the rubber ringThe rubber ring is mounted on the middle frame and acts as a guide.Remove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the housingInsert it through the opening at the back of the snow blower housing.Align the holesMake sure the holes in the crank rod and housing line up.Secure with a hitch pinInsert the hitch pin fully to lock the lower crank in place.Remove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes on both crank sectionsSecure with the final hitch pinRemoval Steps Turn OFF the snow blower and remove both batteriesRemove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute cranksPull the upper chute crank upwardSlide it out of the lower chute crank and rubber ring.Remove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out of the housing opening24V-X2-SB22Remove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the housingAlign the holes in the crank rod and housingSecure the lower chute crank with a hitch pinRemove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankSlide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring on the middle frameInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the final hitch pin Removal Steps Turn OFF the snow blower and remove both batteriesRemove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute cranksPull the upper chute crank upwardSlide it out of the rubber ring and lower chute crankRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out of the rear housing opening24V-X2-SB18-XRRemove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the housingAlign the holes in the crank rod and housingSecure the lower chute crank with a hitch pinRemove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankSlide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring on the middle frameInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the final hitch pinRemoval Steps Turn OFF the snow blower and remove both batteriesRemove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute cranksPull the upper chute crank upwardSlide it out of the rubber ring and lower chute crankRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out of the rear housing openingSJ627E-CVRRemove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crank.Insert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the snow thrower housing.Make sure the holes are aligned.Secure the lower chute crank by reinserting the hitch pin through the aligned holes.Remove the second hitch pin from the top end of the lower chute crank.Slide the upper chute crank down through the rubber ring located on the middle frame.Insert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank.Align the holes on both crank sections and secure them with the hitch pin.Steps Remove the hitch pin that connects the upper chute crank to the lower chute crank.Pull the upper chute crank upward, sliding it out of the lower crank and rubber ring.Remove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank at the rear housing.Pull the lower chute crank straight out of the housing opening.Safety note: Always power OFF and unplug the unit before removing the crank rod.24V-X2-SB18-MAXSlide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring– The rubber ring is mounted on the middle frame.Remove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the housing– Align the holes carefully.Secure the lower chute crank with the hitch pin– Fully insert the hitch pin to lock it in place.Remove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankSlide the upper chute crank down through the rubber ringInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the hitch pin– This locks the upper and lower crank rods together.Remove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute crank rodsPull the upper chute crank upward and outRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out from the rear housing openingSlide the upper crank rod out of the rubber ring (if needed) Always power OFF the unit and remove the batteries before removal.SJ627ERemove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the housing– Align the holes carefully.Secure the lower chute crank with the hitch pinRemove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankSlide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring on the middle frameInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the hitch pin– This locks the crank rods together.Remove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute crank rodsPull the upper chute crank upward and out of the lower crankRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out from the rear housing openingSlide the upper crank rod out of the rubber ring (if needed) Always unplug the unit before removing the crank rod.SJ623ERemove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the housing– Align the holes.Secure the lower chute crank with the hitch pinRemove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crankSlide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring on the middle frameInsert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the hitch pin– This locks both crank rods together.Remove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower crank rodsPull the upper crank rod upward and outRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housingPull the lower chute crank out from the rear housing openingSlide the upper crank rod out of the rubber ring (if needed) Always unplug the unit before removing the crank rod.SJ626ERemove the hitch pin from the lower chute crankInsert the lower chute crank into the opening at the rear of the housing– Align the holes.Secure the lower chute crank with the hitch pinSlide the upper crank rod through the rubber ring on the middle frameInsert the upper crank rod into the lower chute crankAlign the holes and secure with the hitch pin– This locks both crank rods together.Remove the hitch pin connecting the upper and lower crank rodsPull the upper crank rod upward and outRemove the hitch pin securing the lower chute crankPull the lower chute crank out from the rear housingSlide the upper crank rod out of the rubber ring (if needed) Always unplug the unit before removing the crank rod.24V-X2-SB18-GORemove the hitch pin from the female end of the lower chute crank Insert the lower chute crank into the opening at the back of the snow blower housing.Align the holes in the crank rod with the holes in the housing Secure the lower chute crank using the hitch pin.Remove the second hitch pin from the lower chute crank Slide the upper chute crank through the rubber guide ring on the middle frame Insert the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank Align the holes on both crank sections and secure with the hitch pin Remove the upper hitch pin connecting the upper and lower chute crank rods.Pull the upper chute crank out of the lower chute crank and slide it back through the rubber ring.Remove the lower hitch pin securing the lower chute crank to the housing.Pull the lower chute crank straight out of the rear housing opening. 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