™
Safe Operation
Carefully
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 49957 (2/06)
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SAFETY
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to
operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children, and pets.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not remove
the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine
is running or hot. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors.
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to
clear the type surface it will be used on.
Do not use the snow thrower without the rear weight
attached to the tractor.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or
making any adjustments or inspections.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Do not run engine indoors except when transporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Refer to the
slope guide on page 35 of this manual.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of the snow thrower.
Never run the snow thrower into material at high
speeds.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high transport speed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or
operating near roadways.
Disengage power to the snow thrower when
transporting or when not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light.
Never make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during
operation or while performing adjustment or repair.
Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces.
Do not carry passengers.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower.
If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans—Attention!!Become
alert!!Your safety is involved.
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
E
C
A
B
D
F
G
I
J
K
H
L
V
Q
P
O
W
X
N
R
S,T
U
M
Y
Z
NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
AA
CC
BB
GG
FF
EE
DD
HH
NN
II
JJ
LL
MM
KK
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REF. QTY.
DESCRIPTION
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
1
2
4
6
6
2
6
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
7
7
6
8
1
3
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" (Thread Forming)
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (Thread Forming)
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
Shoulder Bolt
Shoulder Bolt
Shear Bolt (spare parts)
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Washer, 1/4"
Washer, 5/16"
V
W
X
Y
6
1
10
17
2
1
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
Flanged Nut, 1/4"
Flanged Nut, 5/16"
Flanged Nut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 5/16" (2 spare parts)
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
Spring
Chute Keeper
Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
Z
AA
BB
DD
EE
FF
HH
II
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Plastic Cap
Nylon Tie
Chain, Tensioning
Small Spacer
JJ
LL
MM
NN
Washer, 1/2"
Washer, 3/8" (Thin)
Washer, 3/8"
1
1
Large Spacer
Pulley
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CARTON CONTENTS
11. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
12. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Outside Mounting)
13. Clutch Idler Assembly
14. V-Belt, Drive (Short) #46989
15 V-Belt, Drive (Long) #48138
16. V-Belt, Auger (Attached to Housing Assembly)
17. Chute and Control Cable Assembly
18. Housing Assembly
19. L.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
20. R.H. Hanger Bracket (Inside Mounting)
Hardware Package (Stored inside Plastic Keg)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Suspension Arms (2)
Left Hand Side Plate
Right Hand Side Plate
Anti-rotation Bracket
Engagement Rod (Not used on some models)
Engine Pulley Keeper (Not used on some models)
Chute Crank Rod Assembly
Support Tube, Crank Rod
Lift Handle and Cable
10. Cable Bracket
3
5
4
2
1
6
11
7
12
8
9
18
10
13
17
14
15
16
19
20
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Screw Driver
(1) Knife
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
suspension brackets.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 4 and 6.
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for your particular tractor. Unneeded items may
be discarded after you have completed assembly and
checked operation of unit. DO NOT DISCARD the two
spare shear bolts (N) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y). Refer to
the Service and Adjustments section on page 27.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
CAUTION: Beforestartingtoassemblethe
snowthrower, removethesparkplugwire(s),
set the parking brake and remove the key
from the tractor ignition.
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION
TRACTOR PREPARATION
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Before performing these instructions, refer to the Service
and Adjustments section of your tractor owner's manual
for specific safety instructions.
•
Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second screw to prevent it from falling.
Be sure to reinstall the browning shield when so
instructed in step 3.
•
Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool
before beginning.
Remove any front or rear attachment which is
mounted 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. Refer to your tractor owner's
manual for removal instructions.
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side
of the tractor are determined from the operators position
while seated on the tractor.
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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INSTALL SIDE PLATES
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
•
Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolts (G), three 1/2" washers (R) (see
note) and three 3/8" flange nuts (X). For the rear hole,
use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (J), a 1/2" washer (R)
and a 5/16" nylock nut (Y). Place the 1/2" washers (R)
between the tractor frame and the side plate. Repeat
for L.H. side plate.
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•
Remove the bolt, if present, in the hole directly behind
the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame.
Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (tube facing out) to the
hole using a 5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt (F).
Install a round head shoulder bolt (M) into the hole
that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed.
Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (X) on the inside of the
frame.
Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame
using the original screws.
BRAKE ROD
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with
dotted lines) leave the 1/2 washer off the bolt that goes
through the plate.
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (F)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (J)
ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
SEE NOTE
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
L.H. HANGER
SHOULDER
BRACKET
BOLT (M)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS (G)
FIGURE 5
LEFT SIDE VIEW
(4) 1/2" WASHERS (R)
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS (X)
Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly
FIGURE 3
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of
the tractor frame. Store the bracket and bolt.
Attach the R.H. Hanger Bracket to the hole using a
5/16" x 3/4" self threading bolt (F).
Install a round head shoulder bolt (M) into the hole
that is 9-1/2" to the rear of the bolt you just installed.
Secure it with a 3/8" flange nut (X) on the inside of the
frame.
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•
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Assemble a shoulder bolt (L) and a 3/8" washer (T) to
the outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"
flanged nut (X). Repeat for L.H. side plate.
SHOULDER
BOLT (L)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
3/8" WASHER (T)
FIGURE 4
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 6
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A
If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to
step 14 on page 11.
•
Attach the cable bracket to the slot shown in the
clutch/idler assembly using a 5/16" x 3/4" carriage
bolt (K) and a 5/16" nylock nut (Y). Place the bolt in
the front hole of the bracket and in the end of the slot
closest to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
•
Attach the pulley (long end of hub facing down) and
the large spacer (MM) to the hole shown in the clutch/
idler assembly. Use a 3/8" x 3-1/4" hex bolt (A), a 3/8"
washer (T), a 3/8" lock washer (O) and a 3/8" hex lock
nut (Z).
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
CABLE
BRACKET
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
FIGURE 9
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
•
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower.Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and single front deck suspension brackets use
the 56" drive belt with #48138 printed on the outside of
the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
•
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley.
FIGURE 7
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
•
Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for each arm. Place the
arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to
the rear.
HEX BOLTS
FLAT IDLER
PULLEYS
(#48138)
DRIVE BELT
Did you select the correct drive belt for your
tractor? Using the wrong length belt may
cause premature bearing or belt failure.
FIGURE 8
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STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
•
•
•
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the left
side of the tractor.
Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket.
Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the
cable bracket using the original collar and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin (DD).
•
•
Place a spacer (LL) on the welded pin on the idler
arm. Hook the end of the clutch cable spring over the
pin and secure it with a 1/4" washer (P) and a 5/64"
hair cotter pin (DD).
Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten the
nut assembled in step 9.
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
FIGURE 12
VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
1/4" WASHER (P)
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
•
Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. The belt must be placed inside the
engine pulley belt keeper(s) and between the large
pulley and the keeper bolt next to it.
SPACER (LL)
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt outside of
the engine pulley keepers or outside of the keeper bolt
next to the large pulley.
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
Go to step 48 on page 21.
CABLE
BRACKET
FIGURE 11
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLYTOTRACTOR
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
Left Side
of Tractor
•
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two
shoulder bolts (M) assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (GG) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (EE).
IDLER
PULLEY
KEEPER BOLT
FIGURE 13
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
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STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
•
Hook one end of the spring supplied in the parts bag
through the end link of the tensioning chain.
With the clutch/idler assembly turned upside down,
hook the other end of the spring onto the end of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Assemble a 3/8" hex lock nut (Z) onto the
bolt and nut, leaving enough gap between the nuts for
the spring to pivot freely.
•
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
•
Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for each arm. Place the
arms on the outside of the frame with the notches to
the rear.
Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (FF) to the chain, placing
it in the fifth link from the spring.
SPRING
5TH LINK
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (Z)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (FF)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 3/4"
RIGHT
SIDE
LEFT
SIDE
HEX BOLT (C)
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 16
VIEW OF BOTTOM
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
•
Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down and place
the extra tensioning chain (JJ) through the left front
hole.
(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck
suspension bracket)
STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt .
Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.
•
LEFT FRONT HOLE
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
55" BELT (PART #46989)
FIGURE 15
(LT) Lawn Tractor
38", 42"
Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor
48"
Electric
Electric
(GT) Garden Tractor
48", 54"
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STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
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•
Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
•
Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler
pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain (JJ) out as far as the 3/32" hairpin
cotter in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this
position by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) through
the chain.
HEX BOLTS
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the drive belt around the
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley.
Go to step 48 on page 21.
DRIVE BELT
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY
ENGINE
FIGURE 17
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
IDLER
PULLEY
STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
CHAIN (JJ)
(L.H. SIDE)
•
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame.
Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two
shoulder bolts (M) assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (GG) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (EE).
KEEPER
BOLT
FIGURE 19
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 18
VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
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STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)
INSTRUCTIONS FORTRACTORSWITH DUAL
Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.
REMOVE BOLTS
IF PRESENT
FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
If your tractor resembles figure 20, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles figure 22, go to step 23.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)
•
Remove bolts from front three holes shown.
If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with a
5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (J) without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 22
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)
Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
x 1" thread forming bolts (E) and 3/8" lock washers (O).
Tighten all bolts and repeat for the L.H. side.
NOTE: If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" flanged nut (X) onto the bolt.
FIGURE 20
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)
•
Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts (E), three 3/8"
lock washers (O) and one 1/2" washer (R) placed on
the third bolt as a shim between the side plate and
the frame. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.
FIGURE 23
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
NOTE: If you installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" flange nut (W) onto the bolt after the
side plate is installed.
STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)
•
Go to step 25 on this page.
Assemble a shoulder bolt (L) and a 3/8" washer (T) to
the outside of each side plate, securing them with a
3/8" flanged nut (X).
SHOULDER
BOLT (L)
3/8" FLANGED
3/8" WASHER (T)
NUT (X)
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INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS
STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)
INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS
For better clearance, lower the tractor's suspension arms
using the attachment lift lever.
Remove the bolt, washer and nut which fasten the
sway bar bracket to the L.H. side of the tractor frame.
Replace with a shoulder bolt (L) and a 3/8" flanged
nut (X). Bolt goes on inside of frame.
STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets
Attach the L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the
inside of the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts (G) and 3/8" flanged nuts (X). Bolt heads go on
inside of tractor frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.
BOLT REMOVED
FROM THIS HOLE
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
SHOULDER BOLT (L)
BOLT REMOVED
3/8"
FLANGED
FROM THIS HOLE
NUT (X)
SWAY BAR
BRACKET
FIGURE 27
LEFT SIDE VIEW
SUSPENSION ARM
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (G)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)
Assemble a shoulder bolt (L) and 3/8" flanged nut (X)
to the R.H. side of the tractor frame, using the first
empty hole to the rear of the R.H. hanger bracket. Bolt
goes on inside of frame.
On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets
•
Find the empty hole beneath the foot rest. Attach the
L.H. Hanger Bracket (marked "L") to the inside of the
frame using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (G) and a 3/8"
flanged nut (X). Bolt head goes on inside of tractor
frame. Repeat for the R.H. side.
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
3/8"
FLANGED
NUT (X)
SHOULDER BOLT (L)
R.H. HANGER BRACKET
SUSPENSION ARM
3/8" x 1"
FIGURE 28
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
L.H. HANGER
CARRIAGE
BRACKET
BOLT (G)
FIGURE 26
LEFT SIDE VIEW
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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler
assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are
either rod operated (p. 15), cable operated (p. 17) or
electric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.
ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)
•
•
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
Screw the trunnion (CC) onto the end of the snow
thrower engagement rod.
FIGURE 30
Locate the clutch arm (where the mower clutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm. If
there is an extension attached to the clutch lever, the
extension, bolt and nut must be removed and stored
with the mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the clutch
lever before reinstalling the mower deck.
Position the engagement rod to the inside of the
clutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter
(DD).
STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)
•
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
•
•
TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM
ENGAGEMENT ROD
TRUNNION (CC)
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
SUSPENSION ARM
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER (DD)
(#46989)
DRIVE BELT
REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)
FIGURE 31
FIGURE 29
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C), 5/16" washers (Q) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for
each arm. Place the washers between the arms and
the assembly frame.
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STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
•
Be sure to lift up the front end of the engagement rod
as shown when performing the next operation.You
can temporarily support the rod using a rubber band
tied to the engine pulley keeper.
•
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and
attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using
two pivot lock pins (GG) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (EE).
TRUNNION (CC)
STOP BOLT
IDLER ARM
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
3/8" THIN
WASHER (S)
ENGAGEMENT
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER (DD)
ROD
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
FIGURE 33
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)
•
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
Go to step 48 on page 21.
FIGURE 32
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
Left Side
of Tractor
STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)
•
Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.
Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against the
stop bolt and is pointing toward the front as shown.
Screw the trunnion (CC) along the threads of the
engagement rod until it is aligned at the front end of
the idler arm slot. Attach the trunnion (CC) to the slot
using the 3/8" thin washer (S) and a 5/64" hairpin
cotter (DD).
•
ENGINE
PULLEY
•
Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.
IDLER
PULLEY
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.
KEEPER BOLT
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CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
•
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
•
Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C), 5/16" washer (Q) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for
each arm. Place the arms on the outside of the frame
with the notches to the rear.
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
HEX BOLTS
(#46989)
DRIVE BELT
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
FIGURE 35
STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)
•
•
•
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)
Assemble the cable bracket to the clutch/idler
•
Place the clutch/idler assembly on the floor on the right
side of the tractor.
Attach the tractor's clutch cable to the cable bracket.
Secure the cable housing guide (groove down) to the
cable bracket using the original collar and a 5/64" hair
cotter pin (DD).
assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts (K) and
5/16" nylock nuts (Y). Use the two front holes in the
cable bracket if your tractor has a 42" mower deck.
Use the two rear holes if your tractor has a 46" mower
deck.
•
Place a spacer (LL) on the welded pin on the idler arm.
Hook the end of the clutch spring over the pin and
secure it with a 1/4" washer (P) and a 5/64" hair cotter
pin (DD).
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
CABLE
5/64" HAIR
BRACKET
COTTER PIN (DD)
1/4" WASHER (P)
46"
42"
DECKS
DECKS
SPACER (LL)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
FIGURE 36
STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)
•
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
the 55" drive belt with #46989 printed on the outside
of the belt. DO NOT USE the other belt.
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
FIGURE 38
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STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)
STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)
•
Remove the engine pulley keeper from the side of
the tractor frame by removing the washer and nut
that secure the keeper. Attach the new pulley keeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt, washer and nut.
•
Assemble the short "V" belt onto the engine pulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of the
engine pulley keeper, the idler pulley and the keeper
bolt located beside the large pulley.
NOTE: Some tractors may already be equipped with a
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied.
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
•
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and
attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using
two pivot lock pins (GG) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (EE).
Go to step 48 on page 21.
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
Left Side
of Tractor
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
ENGINE
PULLEY
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
IDLER
PULLEY
KEEPER BOLT
FIGURE 40
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 39
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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES
STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)
STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
•
Hook the spring from the parts bag through the end of
the tensioning chain.
•
Hook the other end of the spring onto the bottom of
the bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the
upper idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a
3/8" hex lock nut (Z) onto the bolt, leaving enough
space for the spring to pivot freely between the two
nuts.
•
Attach the two suspension arms to the rear of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C), 5/16" washer (Q) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for
each arm. Place the arms on the outside of the frame
with the notches to the rear.
Attach a 3/32" hairpin cotter (FF) to the chain, placing
it in the fifth link from the spring.
SPRING
5TH LINK
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (Z)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
5/16" WASHER (Q)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (FF)
FIGURE 41
RIGHT
SIDE
LEFT
SIDE
STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
•
Pace the extra tensioning chain (JJ) through the left
front hole in the clutch/idler assembly and then turn
the assembly upside down.
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Use the table below to select
the correct drive belt for your type tractor. The part
number is printed on the outside of the belt .
Set aside the belt that is not for your tractor to avoid
accidentally using it.
LEFT FRONT HOLE
•
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
FIGURE 42
55" BELT (PART #46989)
(LT) Lawn Tractor
38", 42", 46"
Electric
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor
TABLE 2
DECK SIZE
CLUTCH TYPE
Electric
48"
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STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)
STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)
•
•
Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
•
Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley and
then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of
the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley.
Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
(FF) will allow. Secure the chain in this position by
inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) through the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the
outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.
Left Side
of Tractor
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY
ENGINE
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
FIGURE 44
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
IDLER
PULLEY
STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)
KEEPER
BOLT
•
Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
as follows. Hook the assembly's notched arms onto
the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside
of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and
attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using
two pivot lock pins (GG) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (EE).
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
FIGURE 46
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
FIGURE 45
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49)
ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER
STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)
•
Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground.
Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger
drive belt to the discharge housing, leaving the belt
assembled around the pulleys.
Place the lift handle into the lift bracket on the right side
of the snow thrower. Fasten the handle to the bracket
using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (B) and 5/16" Nylock
nuts (Y).
•
Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank
rod to the crank rod support tube.
Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket
on the left side of the discharge housing using two
5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (I), and 5/16" Nylock nuts
(Y).
DISCHARGE
HOUSING
5/16" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (I)
5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (B)
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (Y)
FIGURE 47
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
NOTE: Be sure the lift release cable's plastic covering
stays inserted into the trigger assembly for the next step.
CRANK ROD
SUPPORT TUBE
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (Y)
STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48)
FIGURE 49
LEFT SIDE VIEW
Push the lift handle down into the locked position.
Insert the end of the cable wire into the hole in the
lift rod. Place the threaded fitting into the slot in the
lift bracket, with one hex nut above and one hex nut
and the lock washer below the slot. Tighten the nuts,
adjusting them to eliminate slack in the cable wire.
Refer also to the Service and Adjustments section on
page 27 in this manual.
STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)
Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top side
of the crank support tube using two 5/16" x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts (H), bowed washers (U) and 5/16"
Nylock nuts (Y).
For easier assembly of the lift release cable, tilt the
snow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.
CHUTE CRANK ROD
CRANK SUPPORT TUBE
LIFT RELEASE
CABLE
TILT CONTROL HANDLE
HEX NUT
TILT
CONTROL
ASSEMBLY
5/16" x 1-3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (H)
TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY
BOWED WASHER (U)
LOCK
WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (Y)
HEX NUT
CABLE
WIRE
FIGURE 50
LEFT SIDE VIEW
LIFT
ROD
FIGURE 48
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)
STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)
Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to
the plastic bracket on the left side of the discharge
housing. Align the chute crank bracket beneath the
rod support bracket and assemble both to the plastic
bracket using two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (J), 5/16"
washers (Q) and 5/16" Nylock nuts (Y). Do not
tighten yet.
•
Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening
with general purpose grease.
Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the
ring. Place the anti-rotation bracket on top of the chute
flange, aligning it with the holes on the right hand side
of the flange. Attach the three chute keepers (BB)
(right side up as shown) to the bottom of the flange
using six 1/4" x 1" hex bolts (D), 1/4" flat washers (P)
and 1/4" flanged lock nuts (V). Tighten carefully so
that the nuts are snug but do not dig into the plastic
chute keepers.
5/16" x 1"
CHUTE CRANK
BRACKET
CARRIAGE BOLT (J)
Place the plastic cap (HH) onto the short end of the
anti-rotation bracket.
Position the crank rod spiral (see figure 51) so that it
does not rub against the bottoms of the notches in the
chute flange. Tighten the nuts.
Check if the crank rod rotates the chute freely. If not,
loosen by 1/4 turn each of the six hex bolts holding
the chute keepers to the chute flange.
Secure the control cables to the crank rod support
tube using a nylon tie (II).
CHUTE
CRANK
ROD
ROD
SUPPORT
BRACKET
SPIRAL
5/16" WASHER (Q)
1/4" x 1"
ANTI-ROTATION
BRACKET
HEX BOLT (D)
1/4" FLAT
WASHER (P)
FLANGE
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (Y)
PLASTIC CAP (HH)
FIGURE 51
LEFT SIDE VIEW
GREASED
SURFACE
CHUTE KEEPER (BB)
1/4" FLANGED
LOCK NUT (V)
FIGURE 52
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)
Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.
This step is for garden tractors only.
•
If you have a (GT) Garden Tractor, remove the stop
bolts from each side of the snow thrower frame.
STOP BOLT
FIGURE 53
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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BEFORE INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT
STEP 56: (SEE FIGURE 55)
ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR
NOTE: An additional person's help may be required to
mount the snow thrower to the front of the tractor.
The auger belt comes preassembled to the pulleys on
the snow thrower housing. Make sure the belt passes
over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1/4 turn
to pass underneath each side idler pulley. The "V" side
of the belt must mate with the grooves of the pulleys.
STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)
Place the tractor and snow thrower on a flat, level
surface so that the tractor can be rolled forward to
attach the snow thrower.
Remove the Attachment Pin from the snow thrower.
Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower,
making sure the belt is still looped over the top of
the large drive pulley and underneath the two idler
pulleys. The "V" side of the belt must be seated in the
grooves of all three pulleys.
Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower, centering
it between the snow thrower's mounting plates.
Raise the rear of the snow thrower by lifting up on
the lift handle until the notches in the mounting plates
align with the shoulder bolts in the tractor's side
plates. Guide the bolts into the notches.
AUGER PULLEY
TWIST
TWIST
1/4 TURN
1/4 TURN
IDLER
IDLER
PULLEY
PULLEY
FIGURE 55
To ease the assembly of the auger drive belt, delay
the installation of the attachment pin until you have
assembled the belt as instructed in steps 56 and 57.
STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)
•
Push the lift handle down to increase slack in the belt
(attachment pin must first be removed).
Remove the 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) that secures the
end of the idler arm spring to the right side of the
clutch idler assembly. Swing the idler arm to the left
side.
Place the auger belt around the rear pulley and
between the two pulleys on the idler arm. The "V"
side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of the
v-pulleys.
•
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
(Removed from
IDLER
ARM
end of spring)
FIGURE 54
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
LEFT SIDE
OF
TRACTOR
REAR
PULLEY
FIGURE 56
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
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INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT PIN
ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER
STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 58)
STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23)
If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors,
assemble the supplied rear reflectors (KK) to the rear
fender. Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of
the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender
will allow.
Lift the front of the snow blower to align the holes in
the mounting plates and the side plates. From the left
side of the tractor insert the attachment pin through
the holes. Secure it with by reinstalling the 1/8" hairpin
cotter (EE).
SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION
STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)
Pull the tensioning chain until the end of the spring is
pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler
assembly. Install the 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) through
the end of the spring, securing it on the outside of the
Clutch/Idler assembly.
IMPORTANT: For correct belt tension, the 1/8" hairpin
cotter must attach to the end of the spring, not to the
chain.
NOTE; To prevent the chain from dragging on the
ground, loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock
pin. Refer to figure 45 on page 20.
FIGURE 58
LEFT SIDE
OF
TRACTOR
Beforeyouoperateyoursnowthrower,pleasereviewthe
following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain
the best performance from your snow thrower.
1. All assembly instructions have been completed with all
bolts and nuts properly tightened.
FLAT
PULLEY
2. Check the engine belt and the auger belt. Make sure
they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all
belt keepers.
1/8"
HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
3. Check discharge chute for proper rotation.
4. Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.
5. Verify that the lift handle will lock into and release from
the raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)
END OF
SPRING
6. Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service and
Adjustments section.)
FIGURE 57
VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
Operating instructions begin on page 25.
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OPERATION
KNOWYOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.
Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER
CHUTE TILT HANDLE
LIFT HANDLE
CRANK ROD
UPPER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
SKID SHOE
SCRAPER PLATE
SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H.
UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls
direction and height of snow discharge.
SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that absorbs
wear and impact from contact with ground.
SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between
the scraper plate and the ground.
CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or
down to control the angle and distance of discharge.
CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to
control the direction of discharge.
Used to lift or lower the snow thrower
to transport or operating position.
SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to the
impeller fan at the center of the housing.
LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER Releases the lock which
holds the snow thrower in the transport position
BEFORE STARTING
HOW TO USEYOUR SNOW THROWER
Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all
instructions have been properly completed.
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain
adequate ground clearance between the snow
thrower and the type of surface to be cleared. (Refer
to the Service and Adjustments section.)
Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil
for winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor
owner's manual.
: Never direct discharge
towards bystanders or windows. Do not
allow anyone in front of unit.
CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE
To control the direction snow is thrown, the discharge
chute has 180 degrees of rotation. Turn the crank rod
clockwise to rotate the chute to the right. Turn the
crank rod counterclockwise to rotate the chute to the
left.
The tractor should be sitting with the engine running
engaged position, starting the snow thrower before
the tractor clutch is engaged.
To control the distance snow is thrown, the upper
section of the discharge chute pivots up and down.
Push forward on the chute tilt handle to pivot the
chute down, decreasing the distance snow is thrown.
Pull back on the handle to pivot the chute up,
increasing the distance snow is thrown.
To stop the snow thrower, disengage the tractor's
attachment clutch lever for manual clutches or the
clutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your tractor
owner's manual.
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In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower from
the ground to remove the top layer and drive forward
only until the tractors front tires reach the uncleared
bottom layer of snow. Depress the tractor's clutch-
brake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear the
snow. Reverse the tractor and lower the snow thrower
to the ground. Drive the tractor forward until the snow
again becomes too deep. Repeating this process into
and out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest
of snow piles.
RAISING AND LOWERING
To raise, push down on the lift handle until the snow
thrower locks in the raised transport position.
To lower, push down slightly on the lift handle and pull
the trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the
snow thrower until it reaches the ground.
CAUTION: Do not operate the snow
thrower without the rear weight attached
to the tractor to provide extra traction and
stability.
If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or
jammed with a foreign object, disengage the snow
thrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine.
Unclog the snow thrower before resuming operation.
REMOVING SNOW
Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy
snowfall to wet heavy snow. Operating instructions must
be flexible to fit the conditions encountered. The operator
must adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of
snow, wind direction, temperature and surface conditions.
DANGER: Shut off engine and
disengage snow thrower before
unclogging discharge chute. Unclog using
a wooden stick, not your hands.
Before beginning operation, thoroughly inspect the
area of operation and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.
OPERATING TIPS
The spiral auger speed is directly related to engine
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge,
maintain high engine r.p.m. (full throttle). It is advisable
to operate the lawn tractor at a slow ground speed
(1st gear) for safe and efficient snow removal.
In deep, drifted or banked snow it will be necessary to
use full throttle and a slow ground speed (1st gear).
Drive forward into the snow, depress the tractor's
clutch-brake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear
the snow. Repeat this method until a path is cleared.
On the second pass, overlap the first enough to allow
the snow thrower to handle the snow without repeated
stopping and starting of forward motion.
Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.
To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower,
allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature
before using it. A light coat of wax may also be applied
to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and
discharge chute.
Use tire chains to improve traction.
Use rear wheel weights to improve traction.
Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and
other objects which could become hidden by the snow.
Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility.
Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow
removal.
MAINTENANCE
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Check scraper and shoes for wear
Cleaning
X
X
X
X
Lubrication Section
X
LUBRICATION
CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR
(Refer to figures 59 and 60 on page 27)
Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.
Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutch/
idler assembly.
The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent damage
to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes
before wear is excessive.
Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the
discharge chute.
Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assembly and the chute tilt control assembly.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting
LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
the snow thrower, shut off the engine, remove
the spark plug wire(s), set the parking brake
and remove the key from the tractor ignition.
If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely
in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on
the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex
nut. Refer to figure 48 on page 21.
If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the
snow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the lift
bracket a few turns and tighten the upper hex nut.
Refer to figure 48 on page 21.
•
Disengage the tractor's attachment clutch.
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the attachment pin.
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease belt tension.
(For tractors with engagement rod clutches only.
Not for electric clutches or cable clutches)
If the spiral auger on the snow thrower does not stop
when the attachment clutch lever on the tractor is
disengaged, then adjustment is necessary. Proceed as
follows. Refer back to figure 33 on page 16.
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler
assembly and from the spiral auger housing.
Install new belt over top of large auger drive pulley
and under the two side idler pulleys. Twist the belt 1/4
turn to seat the "V" of the belt in the groove of each
idler pulley. Refer to figure 55 on page 23.
Assemble the belt onto the clutch/idler assembly.
Place the attachment clutch lever in the disengaged
position.
Remove the hairpin cotter from the engagement rod
trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler
arm.
Screw the trunnion a few turns towards the front end
of the rod.
Replace the trunnion into the hole in the idler arm and
secure it with the hairpin cotter.
Check the operation of the snow thrower. If the spiral
augers still do not stop, repeat the above steps until
the augers stop when the attachment clutch lever is
placed in the disengaged position.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The skid shoes are mounted on each side of the spiral
auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper
plate is raised above the plowing surface. When
removing snow from a gravel driveway or and uneven
surface, it is advisable to keep the scraper plate as
high above the surface as possible to prevent possible
damage to the spiral auger. On blacktop or concrete
surface, keep the scraper plate as close to the surface
as possible.
Raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a
block under each end of the scraper plate. Loosen the
six hex nuts securing the skid shoes to the housing.
Adjust the skid shoes up or down and retighten the
nuts securely. Adjust both skid shoes to the same
height to keep the housing and the scraper plate level.
See figure 59.
The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft with
two shear bolts and nylock nuts. If you hit a foreign
object or if ice jams the augers, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear
bolts have sheared. See figure 60. Two replacement
shear bolts and nylock nuts have been provided with
the snow thrower. For future use order part number
710-0890A shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut.
FIGURE 59
FIGURE 60
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STORAGE
PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON
•
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt
deposit which may have dried on the thrower and
housing.
Remove the clutch/idler assembly. (The two hanger
brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left
attached to the tractor frame.)
Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.
If you replaced the engine pulley keeper on a manual
attachment clutch tractor, reinstall the tractor's original
engine pulley keeper. See figure 33 on page 16 or
figure 39 on page 18.
Any bare metal that has become exposed should be
painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.
Store in a dry place.
•
•
If you have a rod operated attachment clutch, remove
the engagement rod from the tractor's clutch arm. See
figure 29 on page 15.
If a rear mounted attachment is to be used, remove
the rear weight tray, leaving the bolts that you installed
in the sides of the tractor draw bar. Retighten the
bolts.
If a front mounted attachment is to be used, remove
the side plates from the tractor. Be sure to assemble
bolts back into the empty holes in the tractor frame.
REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING
•
Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
Remove the attachment pin. See figure 54 on page
23.
Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease belt tension.
Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler
arm on the bottom of the clutch/idler assembly.
Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch/idler
assembly. See figure 56 on page 23.
Pull the spiral auger housing assembly off of the
tractor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Upper or lower V belt too loose
2. Upper or lower V belt broken
3. Shear bolts are sheared.
1. Increase tension on V belt
2. Replace V belt
3. Replace shear bolts
Spiral augers don't turn
1. Tractor ground speed too fast
3. Snow too deep
4. Snow melts during contact with
the snow thrower
1. Use lower tractor gear
3. Raise the snow thrower
4. Allow snow thrower to cool to
outdoor temperature before using
Clogged discharge chute
Snow thrower stalls tractor engine
Front wheels slide instead of steering
1. Object jammed in spiral auger
2. Hard or heavy snow
1. Stop engine, disengage the snow
thrower clutch and clear the auger
2. Increase to full throttle and
decrease ground speed
Not enough traction at front wheels
1. Increase scraper plate clearance
by lowering skid shoes
2. Pull down on lift handle to
increase weight on front wheels
1. Tractor ground speed too fast
1. Reduce ground speed
Snow thrower rides up over snow
2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed
2. Lower the skid shoes so that front
of skid shoe is lower than the rear
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PARTS
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REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY. DESCRIPTION
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
43038
43343
43350
24394
43003
1643-60
64452
64451
47043
48106
24466
2
2
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
6
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
6
1
2
6
1
Pin, Pivot Lock
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
05931
64184
618-0616
63579
63768
24773
703-2734
703-2735A
24816
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
1
4
Housing, Bearing
Housing Assembly
Gear Assembly
Chute Crank Rod Assembly
Impeller Assembly
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Bracket, Chute Anti-rotation
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Plastic Cap
Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.
Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.
Keeper, Engine Pulley
Bolt, Shoulder
Bracket, Down Stop
Washer,
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" Flanged
Chute, Upper
Scraper Plate
Bracket, Housing Brace
Bracket, Chute Crank
Cover, Belt
Chute Reinforcement
Spiral Assembly, L.H. (not shown)
Spiral Assembly, R.H.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Palnut, 3/8"
10 705-5226
11 705-5269
12 705-5270
13
14
15
16
17
18
61 736-0247
62 47598
63 731-0921
64 731-1313C
65
66
67
68 710-0896
69 731-0851A
70
71 731-1300C
72
73
43182
44950
44917
44326
43080
46703
Guide, Cable
Pulley, V Type 4"
Pulley, V Type
47044
47026
43085
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
10 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
8
2
11 Washer, 1/4"
27 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Thd.
5
2
2
2
1
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Screw, 1/4-14 x 5/8"
Chute Keeper
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
Chute, Lower
Washer, 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged
Owner's Manual
Bolt, Self-Tap 5/16" x 3/4"
Bolt, Shear 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
19 710-0890A
20
21
22
23
43088
43064
43013
47810
43661
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock
Spiral Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.
Bushing
43070
47572
49957
24 715-0114
25 750-0437
26 731-1379A
Chute Adapter
27
43086
15 Lock Washer, 5/16"
28 736-0188
29 711-0469
6
4
Washer, .76" x 1.49" x .06"
Spacer, .75 ID x 1.25 OD x .5 L
30
31
43081
47615
18 Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.
2
1
2
4
2
5
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
Bearing, Flange
Bearing, Ball
Bushing, Plastic 3/8"
Bearing, Split, 3/4"
Skid Shoe
Washer, Nylon
Housing, Bearing
Bracket, Chute Crank
Bracket, Idler
Shoulder Bolt, Round Head
Hanger Bracket Assembly, L.H.
Hanger Bracket Assembly, R.H.
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"
Bracket, Cable
Cable, Chute Control With Clip
Spacer
Cable, Chute Control
Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16
32 741-0309
33 741-0475
34 741-0493A
35
36
24279
48015
37 784-5618
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
24393
24281
49933
65367
65450
41576
44377
45 784-5594
46 746-0929
47 711-0242
48 746-0928
49
43082
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33
58
11
62
32
63
58
65
65
58
57
61
36
67
60
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REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
Knob, Crank
Palnut, 3/8"
Assembly, Chute Crank Rod
Handle, Chute Tilt
REF. PART
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
NO.
NO.
42 720-0201A
43
45
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
1
1
8
3
6
6
6
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
64637
710-0865
710-0367
711-0332
712-0261
43262
1
2
2
2
2
6
5
1
4
6
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Lift Shaft Assembly
44917
63579
Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"
Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"
Pin, Bracket Lift
46 784-5604
47 720-0232
48 603-0302
49 731-1313C
50 746-0928
51 746-0929
52
53
54
55
56
57
Knob
Nut, Hex Lock 5/8-11 Thread
Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-13
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 3/4"
Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2"
Washer, 17/32" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
Bearing, Flange With Flats
Link, 15.80" Long
Link, 11.75" Long
Link, 4.88" Long
Rod, Spacer
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" (Locking)
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Assembly, Chute Tilt Bracket
Guide, Cable
Cable, Chute Control
Cable, Chute Control with Clip
Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18
Washer, 5/16"
Plate, Mounting (L.H.)
Plate, Mounting (R.H.)
Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x .060"
Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18
Washer, 1/2"
Tie, Nylon
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Self Tap
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Nut, Flanged Lock 3/8-16
Nut, Nylock Hex 5/16-18
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
Bolt, Shoulder
142
43093
10 R19171616
11 43350
12 741-0192
13 783-0380
14 783-0381
43064
43081
24285
24284
43601
46584
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24476
24311
47599
43086
24820
63773
48049
47369
58 R19172410
59 726-0178
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
47631
43003
47572
47810
43084
44326
44215
48106
43682
44695
Bracket, Lift
Assembly, Handle Lift Bracket
Rod, Index Lift
Pin, Spring 3/16" x 1-3/4"
Spring, Compression
Washer, 13/32" x 13/16"
Reflector, Rear
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Washer, 11/32 x 11/16 x 3/64
Pin, Spring 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Pin, Attachment
Pin, Haircotter #4 (1/8")
Plate, Side (R.H.)
Plate, Side (L.H.)
Tube, Lift Handle
Trigger and Lift Cable Assembly
Washer, 3/8"
23 732-0306
24 R19131316
25
26
27
47788
43080
43182
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Washer, Bowed
28 R19111116
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
47368
46954
43343
25678
25679
49916
49912
43070
37 710-1233
Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1"
Grip, Handle
Tube, Crank Rod Support
Bushing, 3/8" Plastic
Bracket, Chute Crank
38
39
46446
47027
40 741-0475
41 703-2735A
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NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
43080
43064
43083
43086
43081
25727
63904
24286
63762
43015
46981
43082
46982
2
3
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
1
6
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
8
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
6
4
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18
Hex Nut, 5/16-18
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.
Frame, Clutch and Pulley
Idler Arm Assembly
Spacer, Pivot
Idler Bracket Assembly
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
Pulley, V Type 9"
Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-16
Pulley, V Type 5-1/2"
Shaft
14 738-0680
15 750-0456
16 750-0660
Spacer
Spacer
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Key
Bearing, Ball
17
43003
18 714-0161
19 741-0919
20
21
22
23
24 736-0247
25
26
08253B
15296A
14088B
44377
Housing, Bearing
Housing, Open Bearing
Spacer, Spindle
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"
Washer
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Belt, V Type Drive (55")
Belt, V Type Drive (56")
Belt, V Type Auger
Pulley, V Type 4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"
Spacer
Spacer, Pivot
Washer, 3/8"
Spring
Chain
Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32"
Spacer
Washer, 1/4"
Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")
Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64"
Trunnion
Rod, Engagement
Spring
43063
46989
48138
47846
47044
47025
43432
43054
24571
24472
43070
46959
46963
43055
23727
43088
43343
47134
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42 711-0198
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
46948
47620
47607
23625
43509
47605
24558
49870
43178
43177
48883
25728
46938
25780
47810
43182
Spring, Torsion
Spacer
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Lg.
Washer, Flat 3/8"
Cable Bracket
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
Hex Nut, 1/4-20
Lock Washer, 1/4"
Pulley, Flat 3-5/8"
Rear Pulley Frame Bracket
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4"
Spacer
Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"
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Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow
thrower. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual.
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REPAIR PARTS
Agri-Fab, Inc.
809 South Hamilton
Sullivan, IL. 61951
217-728-8388
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