Assembly Instructions

PTO Shaft

Pilot End

Arrows

PTO Coupler

Spline Connection

To Tractor

Align PTO Shaft and PTO Coupler

(shown before engaging snowblower mounting

tubes with tractor support arms)

b.Slide snowblower assembly onto tractor. Reaching under the tractor, pull the ring back on the PTO quick coupler, slide the coupler onto the tractor spline shaft, and release the coupler ring.

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 in the full forward position (refer to the Coupler Ring “Locked” Position pho- to). After installation, pull on the shaft to check for security.

Pull Back Spring-Loaded

Coupler Ring

Installing PTO Quick Coupler

Spring-Loaded Coupler Ring

In Full Forward Position

Coupler Ring “Locked” Position

8.Insert the hitch pins in the ends of the tractor support arms.

9.Pull the lift handle back, press the foot trigger, and push the snowblower lift handle forward against the spring pressure into the DOWN (for- ward) position. Attach each of the lift chains to the lift brackets with a 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. bolt and an ESNA nut.

NOTE: Use a bungee cord or strap to secure lift handle in forward position while connecting lift chains to tractor.

10.Reinstall the PTO cover.

Lift Bracket

Lift Chain

Hitch Pin

Attach Lift Chains to Lift Brackets

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