Heat Shield

Figure 6–5

remove the heat shield remove the four lock nuts and bolts (two on either side of the unit) securing the heat shield to the lift linkage. See figure 6–5.

IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to have a second person assist you to complete the following steps.

1.Position the auger housing assembly in front of the tractor as seen in Figure 6–6. Lay the belt and support tubes on the installation surface.

2.Carefully move the tractor forward (by pushing, NOT driving it) so that support tubes found on the rear of the auger housing assembly are positioned between the tractor’s front tires. Set the parking brake.

3.With the help of an assistant, lift up the auger housing and move it so that it rests over the shoulder bolts found on tractor See Figure 6–7.

4.Maneuver the auger housing until the mounting holes line up. Insert the clevis pins from your hardware pack and secure with a click pins. See Figure 6–8.

Attaching Support Tubes

1.Secure the left support tube to the front of the undercarriage assembly with the clevis pin and hairpin clip removed earlier. See Figure 6–9.

2.Repeat the previous step on the right side.

Belt

Support Tube

Figure 6–6

Attaching Reflectors

Peel off the backing from each of the reflectors to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere the reflectors to the rear of the tractor’s fender (one on the left and one on the right) so that the reflectors simulate taillights.

Figure 6–7

Clevis Pin

Figure 6–8

Figure 6–9

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Mounting

Auger

Housing

All Models

WARNING

Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting.