TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)7/16" Wrenches

(2)1/2" Wrenches

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(2)3/4" Wrenches

(1)Screw Driver

(1)Knife

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

General Purpose Grease

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

*Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton Lay out parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 6

NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for your particular tractor Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts (R) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CO) Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 29

CAUTION: Before starting to assemble the snow thrower, remove the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual for specific safety instructions.

Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool before beginning

Remove any front or rear attachment which is mounted to your tractor

Remove the mower deck Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions Mark all loose parts and save for reassembly

Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owneCs manual for removal instructions

IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H) and left hand (L.H.) side of the tractor are determined from the operators position while seated on the t{actor.

IDENTIFYYOUTRACTOR

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)

Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle,

skip to step 21 on page 13 for tractors with dual suspension brackets

MOWERDECK

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WiTH

SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION

BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown Hold onto the shield as you remove the second screw to prevent it from falling

Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so instructed in step 3

REMOVE

FRONTSCREWS

REMOVE

BROWNING SHIELD

FIGURE 2

RIGHT 61DE VIEW

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486.24838 specifications

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