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SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION
STEP 58: (SEE FIGURE 57)
• Pull the tensioning chain until it is extended out as far
as the 3/32" hairpin cotter installed in the chain will
allow. Install a 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain to
secure it in the extended position.
NOTE: After pulling the chain out, check to make sure
the belt does not rub against the keeper bolts. If the
belt rubs, slightly loosen the bolts, move them as far
from the pulleys as possible, and retighten.
FIGURE 57
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
REAR REFLECTORS
ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER
STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 59)
• If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,
assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear
fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of
the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow.
FIGURE 59
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the
following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain
the best performance from your snow thrower.
1. All assembly instructions have been completed with all
bolts and nuts properly tightened.
2. Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make sure
they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all
belt keepers.
3. Check discharge chute for proper rotation.
4. Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.
5. Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release from
the raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)
6. Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)
Operating instructions begin on page 25.
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER
KEEPER BOLTS
AUGER BELT
RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR
NYLOCK NUT
LIFT LINK
3"- 4"
SCRAPER PLATE
FIGURE 58
VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
SETTING THE SNOW THROWER LIFT HEIGHT
STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 58)
• Adjust the nut on the lift link found on each side of the
snow thrower, so that the auger housing is level when
raised, and the scraper plate has approximately 3" to
4" of ground clearance.
