INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN

STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23) Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE).

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 58)

If your tractor is not equipped with rear refl ectors, assemble the supplied rear refl ectors (KK) to the rear fender. Place the refl ectors as close to the bottom of the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)

Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring is pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler assembly. Install the 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) through the end of the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/Idler assembly.

IMPORTANT: For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin cotter must attach to the end of the spring , not to the

chain.

NOTE; To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock pin. Refer to fi gure 45 on page 20.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

LEFT SIDE

OF

TRACTOR

FLAT

PULLEY

1/8"

HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)

END OF

SPRING

FIGURE 57

VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

REAR REFLECTORS (KK)

FIGURE 58

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your snow thrower,please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower.

1.All assembly instructions have been completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened.

2.Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

3.Check discharge chute for proper rotation.

4.Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.

5.Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release from the raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and Adjustments section.)

6.Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service and Adjustments section.)

Operating instructions begin on page 25.

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