Lift Rod Adjustment
40” SNOWTHROWER
NOTE: Snowthrower lift height affects the amount
of downward pressure applied to the
snowthrower. Lengthening the rod increas-
es lift height and decreases downward pres-
sure while shortening the rod decreases
height and increases downward pressure.
Average snowthrower lift height is
ELECTRIC LIFT MODELS
1
snowthrower lift height by turning clevis
(A, Figure 30) and/or extension rod (B) in or out
to achieve desired lift height.
2. Tighten nut(C) against clevis.
FRONT
BRACKET
Figure 30. Lift Rod Assembly Electric Lift Models
A. Clevis
E. Lift Arm Assy.
B. Rod Extension
F. Pin
C. Jam Nut
G. Cotter Pin
D. Lift Rod Assy.
H. Pin
I. Hairpin Clip
MANUAL LIFT MODELS
Figure 31. Place lift lever in fully forward posi-
tion Turn clevis (M) until it aligns with mounting
hole on hitch. Connect the clevis to the hitch
using the pin (N) and clip (0) supplied.
snowthrower lift height by turning clevis in
or out to achieve desired lift height. Average
snowthrower lift height is 6”.
Figure 31. Installing Lift Rod
A. Lift Rod Assy.
B. Pin
C. Cotter Pin
D. Large Spring
E. Bracket, outer
F. Bracket, inner
G. Capscrew,
H. Lockwasher.
Manual Lift Models
Nut,
J .
K. Lockwasher,
L. Nut,
M. Clevis
N. Pin
0. Hairpin Clip
P. Pivot Bracket
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