TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2)7/16" Wrenches
(2)1/2" Wrenches
(2)9/16" Wrenches
(1)5/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(1)11/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(1)3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(1)Knife
General Purpose Grease
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
•Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 4 and 5.
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 proceeding with these instructions, refer to the Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual for specifi c safety instructions.
•Allow engine, muffl er and exhaust defl ector to cool before beginning.
•Remove any front or rear attachment which is mount- ed 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 and grill assembly. Refer to your tractor owner's manual for removal instructions.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRACTOR
Store all brackets and fasteners removed from the trac- tor during the assembly of the snow thrower, unless the instructions call for their use.
ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined from the operators position while seated on the tractor.
•Remove the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the top front corner of R.H. front suspension bracket.
•Remove either a or b depending on tractor:
a.the hex bolt from the threaded hole at the top rear corner of R.H. front suspension bracket.
b.the nut from the carriage bolt at the top rear corner of the bracket, leaving the carriage bolt in the tractor frame. See fi gure 1.
•Repeat for the L.H. front suspension bracket.
REMOVE NUT OR BOLT | REMOVE BOLT |
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET (R.H.)
FIGURE 1 | RIGHT SIDE VIEW |
•Attach the front of the side plate to the threaded hole in the tractor frame using a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and a 3/8" lock washer. Attach the rear of the R.H. side plate to the tractor using either a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt and lock washer or a 3/8" hex lock nut and lock washer. Repeat for the L.H. side. See fi gure 2.
NOTE: If the side plates are removed from the tractor frame, be sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into the frame.
3/8" HEX | OR 3/8" X 1" | 3/8" LOCK |
LOCK NUT | HEX BOLT | WASHER |
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
SIDE PLATE (R.H.)
FIGURE 2 | RIGHT SIDE VIEW |
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