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STEP 4:  (SEE FIGURE 4)

 

Install a hex head shoulder bolt, a 3/8" washer and a 
3/8" flanged lock nut in the R.H. and L.H. Side Plates.

FIGURE 4 

 

 

        RIGHT SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 3 

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT

5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT

ENGINE MOUNTING  
PLATE 

(4) 1/2" WASHERS

(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS

(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS

SEE NOTE 

INSTALL SIDE PLATES

STEP 3:  (SEE FIGURE 3)

•  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, three 1/2" washers (see note) and 
three 3/8" flange nuts. For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 
1" carriage bolt, a 1/2" washer and a 5/16" nylock nut. 
Place the 1/2" washers between the tractor frame and 
the side plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

•  Reinstall the browning shield onto the tractor frame 

using the original screws.

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.

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER 
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

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.

•  Install a round head shoulder bolt 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 on the inside of the frame.

FIGURE 5 

LEFT SIDE VIEW

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

L.H. HANGER 

BRACKET 

BRAKE ROD 

3/8" FLANGED NUT

SHOULDER
BOLT

 

5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT

R.H. HANGER 
BRACKET 

RIGHT END OF 
BRAKE ROD 

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

SHOULDER
BOLT

STEP 6:  (SEE FIGURE 6)

 

Remove the bracket, if present, from the hole directly 
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.

•  Install a round head shoulder bolt 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 on the inside of the frame.

FIGURE 6 

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3/8" WASHER

SHOULDER 
BOLT

3/8" FLANGED
NUT

Summary of Contents for LST42E

Page 1: ...MANUAL PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41650 9 11 14 42 SNOW THROWER the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Safety Assembly Oper...

Page 2: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 30 32 34 REPAIR PARTS LIST 31 33 34 SLOPE GUIDE 35 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE BACK COVER IMPORTANT Rear wheel weights and tire chains are required to provide...

Page 3: ...g 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 Stop the engine whenev...

Page 4: ...ACTUAL SIZE N K Q A 46938 43084 43182 43661 47631 47630 43350 44215 43682 44326 43080 48106 49933 42849 43003 43088 43081 R19172410 47605 43070 44695 43082 47810 47572 46584 47598 43063 AA MM GG EE DD...

Page 5: ...er Bolt N 2 Shoulder Bolt Round Head O 2 Shear Bolt spare parts P 7 Lock Washer 3 8 Q 7 Washer 1 4 R 22 Washer 5 16 Extra washers included S 8 Washer 1 2 T 1 Washer 3 8 Thin REF QTY DESCRIPTION U 3 Wa...

Page 6: ...cket 12 Front Pulley Frame Bracket 2 46989 48138 42992 20 11 5 7 17 2 4 6 19 18 16 8 15 13 1 9 3 21 14 25678 25679 27509 64452 64451 65450 65367 47043 46948 25728 24558 10 12 27016 48883 25780 22 23 1...

Page 7: ...ove the tractor hood Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW IMPORTANT Right hand R H and left hand L H side of the tractor are determined from the opera...

Page 8: ...ND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME 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...

Page 9: ...e belts are included with your snow thrower Use the longer 56 drive belt 48138 on tractors with manual attachment clutches Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley Install the drive...

Page 10: ...Do not pull the nylon tie completely tight The cable may need to be removed from the nylon tie when using the mower deck STEP 11 SEE FIGURE 11 Find the cable clip that is attached to the left side of...

Page 11: ...idler arms Install a 3 32 hairpin cotter in the chain attached to the upper idler arm installing it in the fifth link from the spring FIGURE 15 STEP 17 SEE TABLE 1 Two different length drive belts ar...

Page 12: ...length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure DRIVE BELT FLAT IDLER PULLEY HEX BOLTS PIVOT LOCK PIN use second hole SHOULDER BOLT 1 8 HAIRPIN COTTER L H HANGER BRACKET 1 8 HAIRPIN COTTER ENG...

Page 13: ...1 carriage bolt without a nut The bracket fastened to inside of frame must remain in place FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET REPLACE BOLT IF PRESENT REMOVE BOLTS IF PRESENT FIGURE 20 RIGHT SIDE VIEW INSTRUCTI...

Page 14: ...e frame using a 3 8 x 1 carriage bolt and a 3 8 flanged nut Bolt head goes on inside of tractor frame Repeat for the R H side STEP 28 SEE FIGURE 28 Assemble a shoulder bolt and 3 8 flanged nut to the...

Page 15: ...two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts eight 5 16 washers and two 5 16 nylock nuts for each bracket Attach the two front pulley frame br...

Page 16: ...4 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 th...

Page 17: ...lower idler arm FIGURE 35 CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH FIGURE 37 HEX BOLTS DRIVE BELT FLAT IDLER PULLEY 46989 STEP 37 SEE FIGURE 37 Two different length drive belts are included with your s...

Page 18: ...ctor frame as follows Hook the rear of the assembly onto the two shoulder bolts you installed on the tractor frame Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the hanger brackets you installed usi...

Page 19: ...ng it 55 BELT PART 46989 TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE 56 BELT PART 48138 TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE LT Lawn Tractor 48 Electric LT Lawn Tractor 38 42 46 Electric TABLE 2 STEP 41 SEE FIGU...

Page 20: ...s 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 and 1 8 hairpin cotters FIGURE 45 RIGHT SID...

Page 21: ...FIGURE 47 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLT ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER STEP 50 SEE FIGURE 49 Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground Remove the nylon tie which fastens the...

Page 22: ...snug but do not dig into the plastic chute keepers 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 Turn the...

Page 23: ...mbled 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 mu...

Page 24: ...LECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 59 SEE FIGURE 58 If your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender Place the reflectors as close to the bottom o...

Page 25: ...eared 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 HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER The tr...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...t to keep the housing and the scraper plate level See figure 59 LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely in the transport position loosen the upper hex nut...

Page 28: ...ase 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...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES...

Page 30: ...53 23 65 65 4 1 32 26 10 69 66 45 64 28 28 34 37 19 23 30 24 30 38 47 47 43 43 21 49 17 70 62 60 63 19 23 30 33 8 23 15 23 23 13 30 23 30 17 23 61 55 44 36 20 22 14 27 18 36 20 68 67 30 38 22 33 21 5...

Page 31: ...Bearing Ball 33 43182 3 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 34 42953 4 Bearing Split 3 4 35 24279 2 Skid Shoe 36 48015 4 Washer Nylon REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 37 27458 2 Flange Bearing 38 43064 2 Hex Lock Nut...

Page 32: ...2 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 10 8 14 14 16 17 17 18 18 27 25 25 31 31 32 33 36 44 63 49 53 52 44 44 41 42 45 39 46 47 30 43 43 48 51 50 54 55 7 58 18 63 63 63 56 66 64 62 62 40 52 19 53 65 65 59 5...

Page 33: ...Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer 343 x 1 5 x 059 Pin Spring 5 16 x 1 3 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Pin Haircotter 4 1 8 Plate Side R H Plate Side L H REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 34 49916 1 Tube Lift Han...

Page 34: ...Bearing Ball 20 27781 1 Housing Bearing 21 47810 13 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Nylock 22 43182 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 23 44377 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 24 42828 2 Washer 25 27016 2 Front Pulley Frame Bracket 26 4...

Page 35: ...manual CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW THROWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE AVOID ANY SUDDEN TU...

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