ASSEMBLAGE
5.Figure 10: Lightly grease the tractor support arms (item 1).
6.Figure 10: Align the mounting tubes (item
2)with the tractor support arms (item 1) and slide the snowblower assembly onto tractor support arms (item 1).
7.Figure 10: Reaching under the tractor, pull the ring back on the PTO quick coupler (item 3), slide the coupler onto the tractor splined shaft, and release the coupler ring.
NOTE: Model MS and earlier Model MC do not have the PTO quick coupler. Use sliding joint to connect tractor to snowblower PTO.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the machine, make sure the PTO quick coupler is securely locked on the tractor, with the locking balls fully seated in the groove and the ring full forward position. After installation, pull on the shaft to check for security.
8.Figure 10: Insert the hairpins (item 4) in the ends of the tractor support arms (item 1).
9.Figure 11 Pull the lift handle back (item 1), press the foot trigger (item 2) then push the snowblower lift handle forward against the spring pressure in the forward position.
10.Figure 11: Remove the 5/16" pin from each clevis (item 3) and insert the third link of each chain (item 4) on each clevis (item 3) as well as a ø1" X 1/16" circle cotter (item 5).
11.Figure 11: Attach a clevis to each lifting triangle (item 6) with the 5/16" pin.
12.Figure 11: Lock the clevis pins (item 3) by inserting one end of each circle cotter (item 5) in the hole of each clevis pin.
NOTE : Use a bungee cord or strap to secure lift handle in forward position while connecting lift chains to tractor.
CAUTION: DO NOT release the lift handle before releasing the foot trigger or before the snowblower has reached the DOWN position.
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