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Installing the Snowthrower to
the Tractor
The snowthrower adds a lot of weight to the front
of the tractor, causing poor traction and an
unstable condition which could result in a loss of
control.
Install the 100lb rear wheel weights (sold
separately).
Caution
1. Install the lift tube to the housing with a flat washer (5/8
in.) and a hairpin cotter (2-1/2 in.) (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1.
Lift tube
2.
Washer, 5/8 in.
3.
Hairpin cotter, 2-1/2 in.
2. Position the snowthrower on a flat surface with the lift
tube extending rearward.
3. Open the front hitch on the tractor and park it behind
the snowthrower, with the lift tube between the front
wheels.
4. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
5. Slide the snowthrower mounting frame into the front
hitch. Close and lock the front hitch (Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1.
Mounting frame
2.
Front hitch
6. Set Dial-a-Height to the Mounting Position, and lower
the attachment lift all the way; refer to Operation.
7. Slide the lift rod into the lift tube (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1.
Lift rod
2.
Spacer washer(s), 3/4 in.
3.
Lift tube
4.
V-notch
5.
Retainer
6.
Hairpin cotter, 2-1/2 in.
8. Place spacer washers (3/4 in.) onto the shaft of the lift
rod to increase lift height, if desired (Fig. 13).
9. Connect the lift rod to the V-notch in the attachment lift
with a retainer and a hairpin cotter (2-1/2 in.) (Fig. 13).
10. Raise the attachment lift lever to the transport position
and place a block under the snowthrower housing.
11. Slide the rod handle through the hole in the tractor lift
arm and rotate it so the bend with welded washers
angles up (Fig. 14).
