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Assembly
5. Loosen the three nuts (
*
, Figure 5) on motor assembly.
Replace chute rotator gear (
**
) onto shaft and mesh the
teeth with chute ring gear (
***
). Slide motor assembly
forward and tighten the hex bolts (
*
).
*
**
***
Figure 5
6. Replace gear cover over rotator gear mechanism and
secure with the hex bolt (Refer to left side Figure 2.).
NOTE:
Engage cover tab on gear box opposite of hex
bolt.
Install Hitch Assembly
1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to Tractor Operator
Manual.
2. Turn the front wheels fully to the left.
3. Place hitch (
P
, Figure 6) on floor in front of tractor as
shown.
NOTE:
If this is a new installation, cut the plastic ties
holding the snow thrower drive belt for shipping, but do
not remove the belt.
P
Figure 6
4. On underside of tractor frame, locate 11/16” holes
approximately 14” forward from rear tire. Insert hitch
support shaft (
A
, Figure 7). Secure with the cotter pin
(
C
) on inside of frame and slightly bend longest leg up.
IMPORTANT:
The cotter pin must be located along the
inside edge of the tractor frame.
5. Slide hitch (
P
, Figure 7) under tractor and lift to slide
hitch mounting arms (
*
) over hitch support shaft
slots(
**
).
**
P
A C
Figure 7
*
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