Snapper 1694295, 1694144, 1694150 manual Normal Installation, Removing & Installing the Snowthrower

7.Use the trunnion handle (C, Figure 26) to relieve belt tension. Remove the belt from the snowthrower drive pulley (D, Figure 27).

8.Remove the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 25) from the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower. Reinstall all pins and clips to prevent loss.

Normal Installation

1.Install the sub-frame hitch (see hitch installation instructions).

2.Place the snowthrower in front of the tractor and secure to the hitch using the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 25).

3.Route the drive belt as shown in Figure 27. Note that the back of the belt rides in the back-side idler (B).

4.With the snowthrower drive belt installed, trunnion (A, Figure 26) should be between the marks (G) on spring tension bracket (B) for correct belt tension. Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion forward or rearward until between marks.

5.Connect the rear of the lift rod (B, Figure 25) to the lift arm extension. Use a hair pin clip (C) to secure the front of the lift rod to the snowthrower.

6.Connect the rotator motor plug (A). Route the har- ness through the bottom grille grate and along the frame rail as shown.

7.Install the remote chute deflector control to the mounting plate and secure with a clevis pin and clip

(F).

8.Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. Install the lift assist spring and bracket (E).

CAUTION

Spring under tension. Keep clear of pinch points.

Removing & Installing the Snowthrower

B	A	A	G	C
	G			E
	D			F

Figure 26. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion	E. Idler Pulley
B. Spring Tension Bracket	F. Pivot Bracket
C. Handle	G. Tension Marks
D. Capscrew

B

C

B

A

D

Figure 27. Belt Routing

A.Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley)

B.Back-side Idler Pulley

C.Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)

D.Idler Pulley (V-pulley)

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