Assembly & Set-Up
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Install the chute crank support tube (B, Fig.3-1) onto the LH
3.
upper link of the snow thrower (A, Fig.1) subframe using
the hex cap screw (7, Fig.3-2), hex cap screw (17, Fig.3-2) and
two hex flange lock nuts (13, Fig.3-2). Note: the longer hex
cap screw (17) must be installed in the rearward hole. Refer
to Figure 4-3.
After making sure the chute crank rod is routed through
4.
the eyebolt, insert the rod into the sleeve of the joint block
on the chute crank assembly. Align the holes and secure
the rod with the cotter pin (4, Fig.3-2). See Figures 4-3 and
4-4.
Route the tilt handle cables along the inside of the upper
5.
chute crank support tube and secure to the support tube
with two cable ties (11, Fig.3-2). See Figure 4-5. Cut excess
length from the cable ties.
Snow Thrower Assembly Preparation
WARNING!
Before beginning preparation of the
snow thrower assembly, select a firm and level
surface that is large enough to accommodate both
the snow thrower attachment and tractor. Engage
the tractor parking brake.
Cut the cable tie(s) securing the drive shaft to the snow
1.
thrower sub-frame and carefully unfold the sub-frame arms
See Figure 4-1.
Slide the front end of the drive shaft onto the input shaft of
2.
the sprocket box assembly on the rear of the snow thrower.
Align the holes and secure with hex cap screw (10, Fig.3-2)
and hex insert lock nut (16, Fig.3-2). See Figure 4-2.
CABLE TIE
SUBFRAME
ARMS
DRIVE
SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT
HEX CAP
SCREW
HEX INSERT
LOCK NUT
SPROCKET BOX
CHUTE
CRANK
ROD
JOINT BLOCK
CRANK ROD
EYEBOLT
CHUTE CRANK
SUPPORT TUBE
HEX CAP SCREW
(1-1/2" LG.)
HEX CAP SCREW
(1-1/4" LG.)
LH UPPER
LINK
HEX FLANGE
INSERT LOCK NUT
COTTER PIN
JOINT
BLOCK
CHUTE CRANK
ASSEMBLY
CHUTE
CRANK
ROD
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-4
