Trying to get technical info re: extracting the snow blower from the metal shipping frame was frustrating and ultimately incorrect. I asked if the triangle above the device could be used to hoist the blower and was told if I tried I could void any warranty (not allowed to talk directly with a technical person, but second hand through a customer service rep). I then asked if there were bolts that could, on release offer access to the three point hitch attachment as was assured, by a customer service rep, that there was (there was NOT). The manual does not address how to remove the blower from the metal shipping frame. In the end I needed to hacksaw the metal frame on the 3 point side to extricate the blower with my tractor. I would love to know what your technical people recommend.