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Initial Setup & Assembly
A
B
D
E
C
D
Figure 17. Lift Arm and Linkage
A. Lift Arm Assembly
B. Mounting Bolts and Nuts
C. Lift Arm Linkage
D. Quick Clip
E. Lifting Collar
8. Rotate the belt tension lever upwards into the locked
position (B, Figure 15), fully tensioning the snow
thrower drive belt.
NOTE: Do not connect the mower deck lift arm or cable
to the belt tension lever.
ATTACHING LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY TO
TRACTOR
1. On right side of tractor, remove the four (4) hex bolts
and nuts (B, Figure 17) from hitch assembly.
2. Attach lift arm assembly (A) to the tractor frame using
the four hex bolts (B) and nuts.
3. Install Lift Arm linkage (C) as shown and secure with
quick clips (D).
4. Adjust the lifting collar (E) to make sure that the snow
thrower is lifted clear of the ground for transportation.
5. Assemble lift assist parts; attach spring (B, Figure 18)
to turnbuckle (C) and axle clamp (A).
NOTE: Make sure to position the axle clamp (E) so that
it does not contact the axle rib (F) and fully seats on the
axle.
6. Fully raise the snow thrower off the ground.
7. Attach open end of turnbuckle to eye-bolt (D) on
blower assembly and the spring (B) as shown.
8. Adjust spring tension by rotating the turnbuckle until
threads bottom out on both sides.
9. Remove the skid shoes from the snowthrower and
rotate them from the shipping position to the normal
use position. Adjust the skid shoes for proper snow
removal. See Troubleshootng, Adjustments and
Service for skid shoe adjustment procedures.
Figure 18. Lift Assist Spring Assembly
A. Axle Clamp
B. Spring
C. Turnbuckle
D. Eye-bolt
E. Axle Clamp
F. Axle Rib
A
B
C
D
E
F
