THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)

ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

• Hook one end of the spring supplied in the parts bag

 

through the end link of the tensioning chain.

 

• With the clutch/idler assembly turned upside down,

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)

hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the

• Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the

bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper

clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts

idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (DD) onto the

(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm. Place the

bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for

arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to

the spring to pivot freely.

the rear.

• Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) to the chain, placing

• Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and

it in the fifth link from the spring.

attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm.

 

 

 

 

SPRING

5TH LINK

 

 

ATTACH

CHAIN

 

 

(L.H. SIDE)

 

 

SPRING

 

 

 

HERE

 

 

 

3/8" HEX

 

 

 

LOCK NUT (DD)

 

5/16" NYLOCK

 

 

3/32" HAIR

 

 

COTTER PIN (LL)

NUT (CC)

 

 

 

5/16" x 3/4"

 

RIGHT

LEFT

 

SIDE

SIDE

HEX BOLT (E)

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

 

 

FIGURE 14

 

FIGURE 16

VIEW OF BOTTOM

 

 

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)

Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place the extra tensioning chain (PP) through the left front hole.

LEFT FRONT HOLE

TENSIONING CHAIN (PP)

FIGURE 15

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT

(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck suspension bracket)

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)

Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower. Use the table below to select the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part number is printed on the outside of the belt .

Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid accidentally using it.

55" BELT (PART #46989)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

38", 42"

Electric

 

56" BELT (PART #48138)

TRACTOR TYPE

DECK SIZE

CLUTCH TYPE

 

 

 

(LT) Lawn Tractor

48"

Electric

(GT) Garden Tractor

48", 54"

Electric

TABLE 1

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