9
Installing the Snowthrower to
Tractor
Danger
When snowthrower is attached to the tractor,
without additional weight, the tractor may
become unstable.
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NEVER operate tractor, equipped with
snowthrower, unless 100lb rear wheel weights
are installed.
1. Install lift tube to housing with a flat washer (5/8 in.)
and hairpin cotter (large) (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1.
Lift tube
2.
Washer, 5/8 in.
3.
Hairpin cotter–large
2. Position snowthrower on a level surface with lift tube
extending rearward.
3. Open front hitch on tractor and park the tractor behind
snowthrower. Make sure the lift tube is between the
front wheels.
4. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
5. Slide snowthrower mounting frame into front hitch.
Close and lock front hitch (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1.
Mounting frame
2.
Front hitch
6. Set the Dial-A-Height to the mounting position and
lower attachment lift all the way down. Refer to
Adjusting Dial-A-Height on page 12.
7. Slide lift rod into lift tube (Fig. 9). Optional spacer
washers (3/4 in.) can be placed onto shaft of lift rod to
increase lift height (Fig. 9).
8. Connect lift rod to top hole in attachment lift with
hairpin cotter (Fig. 9).
9. Raise attachment lift lever to the transport position and
place a block under snowthrower housing.
Important
Make sure the lift tube does not contact
front axle. If contact is noted, remove one or both flat
spacer washers from lift rod.
10. Hook lift assist spring between frame cross rod and
eyebolt (Fig. 9). Insert eyebolt through bracket on lift
rod and secure with locknut (3/8 in.). Tighten locknut
until spring is under slight tension.
