snowthrower operation.
Attaching Hitch To Tractor
1. Slide hitch and snowblower assy. under tractor
so back plate of hitch assy. is under
assy.
wheels fully the left. Lift front of snowthrow-
er hitch assy. and install it into the tractor front
hitch as shown in Figure 21.
3. See Figure
Install the rod latch (B), spacer
(C) and safety clip (D) supplied with snowthrow-
er.
4. See Figure 22. Secure the rear backing plate of
snowthrower hitch to the rear support assy.
using the pin (A) and safety clip (B) supplied with
the snowthrower.
5. Install the belt on all pulleys (see Figure 23).
6. See Figure 24. Turn belt adjuster handle (C) to
move trunnion completely forward. Install belt
onto the electric clutch pulley. Turn belt adjuster
handle until trunnion is located between the
marks as shown for the proper belt tension.
If trunnion cannot be placed between marks,
loosen
(D, Figure 24) and reposition
idler pulley (E) as necessary. The pivot bracket
40” SNOWTHROWER
Figure 21. Attaching
Hitch To Tractor
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
C. Spacer
B. Rod, Latch
D. Safety Clip
Upper Hole for
Lower Hole for Landlord
22. Attaching
Hitch To Rear
A. Pin
B. Safety Clip
Figure 23. Belt Routing
A. V Pulley
D. Back-Side Idler Pulley
B. Back-Side Idler Pulley
E. Back-Side
Pulley
C. V Idler Pulley
F. PTO Pulley
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Figure 24. Adjusting Belt Tension
A. Trunnion
D.
B. Spring Tension Bracket
E. Idler Pulley
C. Handle
F. Pivot Bracket
