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IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the mower, make sure the PTO quick
disconnect is securely locked on the tractor, with the locking balls fully seated in
the groove and the ring in the locked position (refer to the Quick Disconnect Ring
“Locked” Position illustration). After installation, pull on the PTO coupler to check
for security.
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Coupler Ring in
Released Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
Internal Balls
Locked on Shaft
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Coupler Ring in
Locked Position
Figure 2.11: Quick Disconnect Ring in “Released” Position
Figure 2.12: Quick Disconnect Ring in “Locked” Position
6. Attach the parallel bar to the female hitch and the implement adaptor using the two clevis pins and spring
clips. Adjust the length of the parallel bar by turning either end clockwise to shorten, or counterclockwise
to lengthen as needed to level the snowblower.
Rear Clevis Attach
Front Clevis Attach
Parallel Bar
Figure 2.13: Attach Parallel Bar
7. Insert the chute rotation handle into the rotation worm. Align the holes and lock in place with a 1/4 x 1
in. socket head cap screw and nylon locknut as shown in Figure 2.14.
