ELECTRICATTACHMENTCLUTCHES

STEP41: (SEEFIGURE41)

Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.

Hookthespring(ontotheendoftheboltthatextends throughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidler arm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leaving enoughspaceforthespringto pivot.

SPRING

3/8" HEX F'

STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)

Attach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 1" hex

bolts, eight 5/16" washers and two 5/16" nylock nuts for each bracket.

Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside of the clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex

bolts, 5/16" washers and 5/16" nylock nuts for each bracket.

5116" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

LOCK NUT

ATTACH

SPRING

HERE

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5116"

WASHER

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FIGURE 41

BOTTO M Vl EW

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)

Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms. Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter to the chain attached to the upper idler arm, placing it in the fifth link from the spring.

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3/32" HAIRPIN

111 COTTER IN

5th LINK

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

FIGURE 42

5116" x 1"

HEX BOLT

(4)5116" WASHERS /

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5116" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 43

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)

Three different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower. Select one of the two belts listed below that is correct for your tractor. The part number is printed on the outside of the belt.

Set aside the belts that are not for your tractor, to avoid accidentally using them.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42", 46"

Electric

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTOR TYPE DECK SiZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

TABLE 2

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