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WARNING
Never pull spring-assist tension lever back unless
snowthrower is in fully raised position. Spring is
under tension when snowthrower is in lowered
position.
Figure 62. Spring-Assist Lever
A. Lever
B. Spring
Landlord/GT/2700/1700 Series
Frame hole is located on front, left side; in front of engine
Install the Spring Assist
NOTE: The spring assist is not required on models
equipped with electric lift. However, if the snowthrower
leans to one side the spring assist can be installed to
correct this. The spring assist is required on all manual
lift models.
NOTE: The parts described in the following steps (and
shown in Figures 61 & 62) are packaged with the hitch
assembly.
NOTE: 4-link chain replaces 3-link chain supplied with
snowthrower.
1. Place snowthrower in the down position.
2. See Figure 61. Install the spring assist bracket (A)
into the underside of the frame as shown using a 1-
1/4” capscrew, lockwasher, and nut.
3. See Figure 61. Place the clevis pin (B) through the
spring assist bracket from the back. Install a flat
washer (C), the 4 link chain (D), another flat washer
(C), and safety clip (E) as shown.
NOTE: On single cylinder engines, the clevis pin must be
installed to the bracket before mounting onto the tractor
frame.
4. Place snowthrower in fully raised position.
5. Rotate the spring assist lever (A, Figure 62) fully back
and install the spring (B) on the lever and through the
chain. See Figure 62.
6. Rotate lever forward so that it travels “over center” to
the fully forward position.
7. Lower the snowthrower.
Adjust, Lubricate, and Test Run
1. Adjust the Lift Rod- See Adjustments
2. Adjust the Skids-See Adjustments
3. Lubricate the Snowthrower-See Maintenance.
4. Install the reflectors on the on the rear lip of the seat
deck. If a snowcab is also installed, make sure the
reflectors are not obstructed.
5. Test run and recheck belt tension.
Landlord-Snowthrower Installation
Figure 61. Spring Assist Bracket
A. Bracket
E. Safety Clip
B. Clevis Pin
C. Flat Washer
D. 4-link Chain
A
B
D
C
C
E
