INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN

STEP 58: (REFER BACKTO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 24)

*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.

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 a 1/8" hairpin cotter 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 figure 45 on page 21.

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

LEFTSIDE

OF

TRACTOR

FLAT

PULLEY

1/8" HAiRPiN

COTTER

END OF

SPRING

FIGURE 57VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER

STEP 60: (SEE FIGURE 58)

*if your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,

assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of

the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.

REAR REFLECTORS

FIGURE 58

CHECKLIST

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

Make sure all assembly instructions have been

completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened. Make sure the correct drive belt was installed.

Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. Check discharge chute for proper rotation.

Check operation of tilt control for upper chute. Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release from the raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and Adjustments section.)

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

The following additional items are available from Sears to help enhance the performance of your snow thrower. See Accessories and Attachments on page 2.

Tire chains which can be installed to improve traction. Rear wheel weights which can be installed in addition to the rear weight tray to improve traction.

Snow Cab which can be installed to help protect against wind and blowing snow.

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