owners manual model no. lst42e - northern tool no. lst42e. owners. manual. ... 42" snow...

Model No.LST42E

OWNERSMANUAL

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41650 (9/11/14)

42" SNOW THROWER

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CAUTION:Read Rules for Safe

Operation and Instructions Carefully

• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ...................................................................................................................................................................3FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .........................................................................................................................................4CARTON CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................6ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................................................................................................................7OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................................25MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................26SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................27STORAGE ..........................................................................................................................................................................28TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................28REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .............................................................................................................................30,32,34REPAIR PARTS LIST................................................................................................................................................31,33,34SLOPE GUIDE ...................................................................................................................................................................35 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................................................................................................................BACK COVER

IMPORTANT:Rear wheel weights and tire chains are required to provideextratractionandstabilitywhenusingthissnowthrowerattachment.Theseitemsareavailablewhereyou purchased your tractor.

WHEEL WEIGHTS TIRE CHAINS

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SAFETY

Readandunderstandtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeusing.

Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,especiallysmallchildrenandpets.Thoroughlyinspecttheareatobeclearedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects.Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyoneinfrontofthesnow thrower.

Do not place hands near rotating parts. Keep clear of the dischargeopeningatalltimes.

Do not place feet near rotating parts.

• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout

proper instruction.• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

starting engine.• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetandimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremovethefuelcaporfillthefueltankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.Donotfillthefueltankindoors.Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.

• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedtoclearthetypesurfaceitwillbeusedon.

• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithoutwheelweightsattached to the tractor.

• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduringoperationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.

• Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

• Donotcarrypassengers.• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,removethewirefromthesparkplugandthenthoroughlyinspectthesnowthrowerfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.

• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stoptheengineimmediatelyandcheckforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition,beforeuncloggingthesnowthrowerormakinganyadjustmentsorinspections.

• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunitunattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleverorswitch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethekey.

• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertainallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtopreventaccidental starting.

• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransportingthesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.Refertotheslopeguideonpage35ofthismanual.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,plates or other safety protection devices in place.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglassenclosures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffsetc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrowerdischarge angle.

• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintosnowathighspeeds.• Donotoverloadthesnowthrowercapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathightransportspeedonslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.

• Watchfortrafficandstayalertwhencrossingoroperating near roadways.

• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhentransporting or when not in use.

• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheelweights,counterweights,cabsetc.)

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility.

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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/4"

B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

C 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

D 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

E 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"

F 6 HexBolt,3/8"x1"(ThreadForming)

G 2 HexBolt,5/16"x3/4"(ThreadForming)

H 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

I 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

J 2 Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"

K 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

L 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

M 4 Shoulder Bolt

N 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head

O 2 Shear Bolt (spare parts)

P 7 LockWasher,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 Washer, 3/8"

V 2 Bowed Washer

W 6 Flanged Nut, 1/4"

X 1 Flanged Nut, 5/16"

Y 10 Flanged Nut, 3/8"

Z 22 NylockNut,5/16"(2spareparts)

AA 2 HexLockNut,3/8"

BB 1 Spring

CC 3 Chute Keeper

DD 3 Chute Spacer

EE 1 Trunnion

FF 2 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"

GG 4 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

HH 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

II 2 LockPin

JJ 1 SmallSpacer

KK 2 Chain, Tensioning

LL 2 TailReflector

MM 2 Nylon Tie

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CARTON CONTENTS

1. HousingAssembly2. LiftHandleandCable3. ChuteCrankRodAssembly4. SupportTube,CrankRod5. EngagementRod(Notusedonsomemodels)6. CableBracket7. EnginePulleyKeeper(Notusedonsomemodels)8. ChuteandControlCableAssembly9. ClutchIdlerAssembly10. RearPulleyFrameBracket(2)11. Anti-rotationBracket.12. FrontPulleyFrameBracket(2)

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13. V-Belt, Drive 56" (#48138) 14. V-Belt, Drive 55" (#46989)15. V-Belt,Auger(AttachedtoHousingAssembly)16. L.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)17. R.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)18. L.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)19. R.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)20. Left Hand Side Plate21. Right Hand Side Plate22. Pulley23. Large Spacer, 3/8"

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• Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthecarton. 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 beneededforyourparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmaybediscardedafteryouhavecompletedassemblyandcheckedoperationofunit.DO NOT DISCARD the twospareshearboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage27.

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIREDGeneral Purpose Grease

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Beforeperformingtheseinstructions,refertotheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofyourtractorowner'smanualforspecificsafetyinstructions.

• Allowengine,mufflerandexhaustdeflectortocoolbeforebeginning.

• Removeanyfrontorrearattachmentwhichismountedtoyourtractor.

• Removethemowerdeck.Refertoyourtractorowner'smanualforremovalinstructions.Markallloosepartsandsaveforreassembly.

• Removethetractorhood.Refertoyourtractorowner'smanualforremovalinstructions.

FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side ofthetractoraredeterminedfromtheoperatorspositionwhile seated on the tractor.

REMOVE FRONT SCREWS

REMOVE BROWNING SHIELD

MOWER DECK SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)• Removethebrowningshieldfromthefrontofthetractorasshown.Holdontotheshieldasyouremovethesecondscrewtopreventitfromfalling.

• Besuretoreinstallthebrowningshieldwhensoinstructed in step 3.

IDENTIFY YOU TRACTOR

STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)• Lookunderthefrontofyourtractor.Ifthereisasinglemowerdecksuspensionbracketlocatedunderneaththemiddleofthefrontaxle,continueontostep2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip to step 21 on page 13 for tractors withdualsuspensionbrackets.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Before starting to assemble thesnowthrower,removethesparkplugwire(s),settheparkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromthe tractor ignition.

CAUTION: Do not beginassemblinguntilthetractorengine,mufflerandexhaustdeflectorhavebeenallowedtocooloff.

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)• Installahexheadshoulderbolt,a3/8"washeranda3/8"flangedlocknutintheR.H.andL.H.SidePlates.



5/16"NYLOCKNUT

5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT

ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE

(4) 1/2" WASHERS

(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS

(3) 3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLTS

SEE NOTE

INSTALL SIDE PLATES

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothefrontthreeholesinthetractorframeusingthree3/8"x1"carriagebolts,three1/2"washers(seenote)andthree3/8"flangenuts. For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1"carriagebolt,a1/2"washeranda5/16"nylocknut. Placethe1/2"washersbetweenthetractorframeandthe side plate. Repeat for L.H. side plate.

• Reinstallthebrowningshieldontothetractorframeusing the original screws.

NOTE:Ifthereisanenginemountingplate(shownwithdottedlines)leavethe1/2washerofftheboltthatgoesthrough the plate.

INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)• Removethebolt,ifpresent,intheholedirectlybehindthebrakerodontheleftsideofthetractorframe.

• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(tubefacingout)totheholeusinga5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt.

• Installaroundheadshoulderboltintotheholethatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.Secureitwitha3/8"flangenutontheinsideoftheframe.

FIGURE 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW

5/16" x 3/4" SELFTHREADING BOLT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGED NUT

SHOULDERBOLT

5/16" x 3/4" SELFTHREADING BOLT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

RIGHT END OF BRAKE ROD

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

SHOULDERBOLT

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)• Removethebracket,ifpresent,fromtheholedirectlybehindtheendofthebrakerodontherightsideofthetractorframe.Storethebracketandbolt.

• AttachtheR.H.HangerBrackettotheholeusinga5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt.

• Installaroundheadshoulderboltintotheholethatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.Secureitwitha3/8"flangenutontheinsideoftheframe.


3/8" WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

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STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)• Attachthecablebrackettothedoubleholeintheclutchframeasshown,usinga5/16"x3/4"carriageboltanda5/16"nylocknut.Placetheboltinthefrontholeofthebracketandintheendoftheholeclosestto the pulley. Do not tighten yet.

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 9

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)• Attacheachrearpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutchframeusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknuts.

• Attacheachfrontpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutchframeusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,four5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknuts.

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to step 14 on page 11.

FIGURE 10

STOPDidyouselectthecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Usethelonger,56"drivebelt(#48138) ontractorswithmanualattachmentclutches.

• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.Placethebelttotheinsideoftheotherflatidlerpulley.

FIGURE 8

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)• Attachthepulley(longendofhubfacingdown)andthelarge3/8"spacertotheclutchframe.Usea3/8"x3-1/4"hexbolt,a3/8"washer,a3/8"lockwasheranda3/8"hexlocknut.

• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownandattachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.

CABLEBRACKET

5/16" x 3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

LARGE 3/8" SPACER

PULLEY

3/8" LOCKWASHER

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

3/8" WASHER

LONG ENDOF HUB

3/8" x 3-1/4"HEX BOLT

TENSIONINGCHAIN

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4"HEX BOLT

5/16"NYLOCKNUT5/16" WASHER

(2) 5/16"WASHERS

HEX BOLTS

(#48138) DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLER PULLEYS

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FIGURE 12 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE

STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyfirst

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idlerassembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedinsidetheenginepulleybeltkeeper(s)andbetweenthelargepulleyandthekeeperboltnexttoit.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltoutsideoftheenginepulleykeepersoroutsideofthekeeperboltnext to the large pulley.

• Go to step 48 on page 21.

FIGURE 13 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY

Left Side of Tractor

ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER


KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 11

ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR

STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)• Hooktherearoftheclutch/idlerassemblyontothetwoshoulderboltsassembledtothetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwolockpinsand1/8"hairpin cotters.

• Looselyattachthemowerclutchcabletotheleftsideofthetractorframewithanylontie.Do not pull the nylontiecompletelytight.Thecablemayneedtoberemovedfromthenylontiewhenusingthemowerdeck.

STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)• Findthecableclipthatisattachedtotheleftsideofthetractorframeunderneaththefootrest.Opentheclipandremovethemowerclutchcable.Do not removetheclipfromthetractorframe.Thecablereattachestotheclipwhenusingthemowerdeck.

• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpaneltothe disengaged position.

• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyonthefloorontheleftside of the tractor.

• Attachthetractor'smowerclutchcabletothecablebracketontheclutch/idlerassembly.Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothecablebracketusing the original collar and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.

• Placethesmallspacerontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.Hooktheendoftheclutchcablespringoverthepin and secure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.

• Aligncablebracketwithweldedpinandtightenthenutassembledinstep7.

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use this hole)

SHOULDERBOLT

L.H. HANGERBRACKET

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

NYLON TIE

MOWERCLUTCHCABLE

5/64" HAIRCOTTER PIN

1/4" WASHER

1/4" SPACER


TRACTOR'SCLUTCH CABLE

CABLEBRACKET

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)• Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.• Hookthespringontotheendoftheboltthatextendsthroughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidlerarm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leavingenoughspace for the spring to pivot.

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 16

STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)• Attacheachrearpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknuts.

• Attacheachfrontpulleyframebrackettotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,four5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknuts.

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)• Inserttensioningchainsthroughtheholesshownandattachtothespringsontheupperandloweridlerarms.

• Installa3/32"hairpincotterinthechainattachedtotheupperidlerarm,installingitinthefifthlinkfromthespring.

FIGURE 15

STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Usethetablebelowtoselectthecorrectdrivebeltforyourtypetractor.Thepartnumberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.

• Setasidethebeltthatisnotforyourtractortoavoidaccidentally using it.

SELECT THE CORRECT DRIVE BELT(Electric clutch tractors with a single front deck suspension bracket)

55" BELT (PART #46989) TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE

(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42" Electric


(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric (GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric

TABLE 1

3/8" HEXLOCK NUT

SPRING

ATTACHSPRINGHERE

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3/32" HAIRPINCOTTER IN5th LINK

5/16" x 1" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 3/4"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" WASHER

5/16"NYLOCK NUT

(2) 5/16" WASHERS

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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)• Hooktherearoftheclutch/idlerassemblyontothetwoshoulderboltsassembledtotheoutsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpincotters.

FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE


FIGURE 17

STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.

• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingitbetweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

STOPDidyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltforyourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmaycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.

DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole) SHOULDER

BOLT

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

1/8"HAIRPINCOTTER

ENGINEPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

TENSIONINGCHAIN

LEFT SIDEOF TRACTOR

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulley.Youmayneedtoremovethebeltfromthelargepulleyontheclutch/idlerassemblyinordertoassembleitontotheenginepulley.Whenre-assemblingthebeltontothelargepulley,besurethebeltisbetweenthelargepulleyandthehexboltnexttoit.

• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftsidetensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter that was installed in the chain in step 15 will allow. Securethechaininthispositionbyinsertinga1/8"hairpin cotter through the chain.

NOTE;Topreventthechainfromdraggingontheground,looptheendofthechainthoughthepivotlockpin.Refertofigure56onpage23.


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STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothefrontthreeholesshowninthetractorframeusingthree3/8"x1"threadformingbolts,three3/8"lockwashers and one 1/2" washer. Place the washer on thethirdboltasashimbetweenthesideplateandtheframe.Tightenallbolts.RepeatfortheL.H.side.

NOTE:Ifyouinstalledaboltinthefourthholeinstep21,assemblea5/16"flangenutontotheboltafterthesideplate is installed.• Go to step 25 on this page.

(3) 3/8" x 1"THREAD FORMINGBOLTS

5/16" FLANGEDNUT(SEE NOTE)

(3) 3/8" LOCKWASHERS

1/2" WASHER5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT(SEE NOTE)


FRONT SUSPENSIONBRACKET

REMOVE BOLTS IF PRESENT


STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)• Removeanyboltsfoundintheholesshown.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)• Removeboltsfromfrontthreeholesshown.• Ifaboltispresentinthefourthhole,replaceitwitha5/16"x1"carriageboltwithoutanut.Thebracketfastenedtoinsideofframemustremaininplace.

FRONTSUSPENSIONBRACKET

REPLACE BOLT(IF PRESENT)

REMOVE BOLTS(IF PRESENT)


INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTORIfyourtractorresemblesfigure20,startwithstep21.Ifyourtractorresemblesfigure22,startwithstep23.

STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)• Installahexheadshoulderbolt,a3/8"washeranda3/8"flangedlocknutintheR.H.andL.H.SidePlates.


3/8" WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothethreeholesshowninthetractorframe.Usethree3/8"x1"threadformingbolts,3/8"lockwashersand1/2"washers.Usethe1/2"washersasshimsbetweentheSidePlateandthetractorframe.Tightenallboltsandrepeat for the L.H. side.

NOTE:Iftheboltinsertsfreelyintothefronthole,assemblea3/8"flangednutontothebolt.

(3) 3/8" x 1"THREAD FORMINGBOLTS

(3) 3/8" LOCKWASHERS

3/8" FLANGED NUT(SEE NOTE)

(3) 1/2" WASHERS


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INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS Forbetterclearance,lowerthetractor'ssuspensionarmsusingtheattachmentliftlever.

STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets• RemovetheboltandnutthatfastentheL.H.andR.H.footrestbracketstotheframe.

• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")totheinsideofthetractorframeusingtwo3/8"x1"carriageboltsand3/8"flangednuts.Boltheadsgooninsideoftractorframe.RepeatfortheR.H.side.



On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets• Findtheemptyholebeneaththefootrest.AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")totheinsideoftheframeusinga3/8"x1"carriageboltanda3/8"flangednut.Boltheadgoesoninsideoftractorframe.Repeat for the R.H. side.

STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)• Assembleashoulderboltand3/8"flangednuttotheR.H.sideofthetractorframe,usingthefirstemptyholetotherearoftheR.H.hangerbracket.Boltgoesoninsideofframe.


INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS

STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)• Removethebolt,washerandnutwhichfastentheswaybarbrackettotheL.H.sideofthetractorframe.Replacewithashoulderboltanda3/8"flangednut.Boltgoesoninsideofframe.

BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE

SWAY BAR BRACKET

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8"FLANGEDNUT

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLT

3/8" FLANGED NUT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

SUSPENSION ARM

SHOULDER BOLT

3/8"FLANGEDNUT

R.H. HANGER BRACKET

BOLT REMOVED FROM THIS HOLE

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGEBOLT

3/8" FLANGEDNUT

L.H. HANGER BRACKET

SUSPENSION ARM

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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler assemblytotractorswithattachmentclutchesthatareeitherrodoperated(p.15),cableoperated(p.17)orelectric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your tractor.

ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto

the disengaged (down) position.• Screwthetrunnionontotheendofthesnowthrowerengagementrod.

• Locatetheclutcharm(wherethemowerclutchrodwas connected) underneath the right hand side the tractor,justtotheinsideofthesuspensionarm.If there is an extension attached to the clutch lever, the extension,boltandnutmustberemovedandstoredwiththemowerdeck.

IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the clutch leverbeforereinstallingthemowerdeck.

• Positiontheengagementrodtotheinsideoftheclutcharmandinsertthedrilledendoftherodthroughthearm.Securewitha5/64"hairpincotter.


ENGAGEMENT ROD

5/64" HAIRPINCOTTER

TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM

SUSPENSION ARM

TRUNNION

REMOVE EXTENSION, BOLT AND NUT (IF PRESENT)

STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)• Attachthetworearpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x1"hexbolts,eight5/16"washersandtwo5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.Addextrawashersifneeded.

FIGURE 30

FIGURE 31


STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Tractorswithmanualattachmentclutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsusethe55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelt.



TENSIONING CHAIN(lower idler arm)

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

#46989DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS


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STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)• Makesuretheattachmentclutchleveronthedash

panel is in the disengaged (down) position.• Pivottheupperidlerarmsothatitrestsagainstthestopboltandispointingtowardthefrontasshown. Screw the trunnion along the threads of the engagementroduntilitisalignedatthefrontendoftheidlerarmslot.Attachthetrunniontotheslotusingthe 3/8" thin washer and a 5/64" hairpin cotter.

• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideofthetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnutthatsecurethekeeper.Attachthenewpulleykeepersupplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt,washerandnut.

NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwithapulleykeeperthatisidenticaltothenewonesupplied.

IDLER ARM

5/64" HAIRPINCOTTER

TRUNNION

STOP BOLT

3/8" THINWASHER

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER

STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idlerassembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheenginepulleykeeper,theidlerpulleyandthekeeperboltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.

IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundtheoutsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.



ENGINE PULLEY

KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY




STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)• Besuretoliftupthefrontendoftheengagementrodasshownwhenperformingthenextoperation.Youcantemporarilysupporttherodusingarubberbandtiedtotheenginepulleykeeper.

• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedrearpulleyframebracketsontothetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpin cotters.

PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM) (use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTERENGAGEMENT

ROD

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FIGURE 36

STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)• Assemblethecablebrackettoinnerpartofthedoubleholesintheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"carriageboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.Ifyourtractorhasa42"mowerdeck,usethetwofrontholesinthecablebracket.Ifyourtractorhasa46"mowerdeck,usethetworearholes.


• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.Addextrawashersifneededinstep39.


FIGURE 35

CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

FIGURE 37

HEX BOLTS

DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

(#46989)

STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Tractorswithmanualattachmentclutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsusethe55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelt.




CABLEBRACKET

5/16" x 3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

42"DECKS

46"DECKS

TENSIONING CHAIN(lower idler arm)

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

18FIGURE 40 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH

FIGURE 39

STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley

and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheenginepulleykeeper,theidlerpulleyandthekeeperboltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.



STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideofthetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnutthatsecurethekeeper.Attachthenewpulleykeepersupplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original bolt,washerandnut.

NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwithapulleykeeperthatisidenticaltothenewonesupplied.

• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktherearoftheassemblyontothetwoshoulderboltsyouinstalledonthetractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittothehangerbracketsyouinstalledusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8" hairpin cotters.

FIGURE 38

STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto

the disengaged (down) position.• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyonthefloorontheright

side of the tractor.• Attachthetractor'sclutchcabletothecablebracket.Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothecablebracketusingtheoriginalcollaranda5/64"haircotter pin.

• Placeaspacerontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.Hooktheendoftheclutchspringoverthepinandsecure it with a 1/4" washer and a 5/64" hair cotter pin.


1/4" WASHER

TRACTOR'SCLUTCH CABLE


SPACER

NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITHORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

ENGINE PULLEY

KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY



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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES

FIGURE 42

FIGURE 43 VIEW OF BOTTOM


• Attachthetwofrontpulleyframebracketstotheinsideoftheclutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts,5/16"washersand5/16"nylocknutsforeachbracket.

STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwithyoursnowthrower.Usethetablebelowtoselectthecorrectdrivebeltforyourtypetractor.Thepartnumberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.

• Setasidethebeltthatisnotforyourtractortoavoidaccidentally using it.



(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric

(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric

TABLE 2

STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)• Turntheclutchidlerassemblyupsidedown.• Hookthespring(ontotheendoftheboltthatextendsthroughthenutonthebottomoftheupperidlerarm.Installa3/8"hexlocknutontothebolt,leavingenoughspace for the spring to pivot.

FIGURE 41

STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)• Inserttensioningchainsthroughtheholesshownandattachtothespringsontheupperandloweridlerarms.

• Attacha3/32"hairpincottertothechainattachedtotheupperidlerarm,placingitinthefifthlinkfromthespring.

3/8" HEXLOCK NUT

SPRING

ATTACHSPRINGHERE

TENSIONING CHAIN (lower idler arm)

TENSIONING CHAIN (upper idler arm)

3/32" HAIRPINCOTTER IN5th LINK

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" x 1"HEX BOLT

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16"WASHER

(4) 5/16" WASHERS

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STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyand

then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideoftheidlerpulleyandthekeeperboltlocatedbesidethelarge pulley.

• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftsidetensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter willallow.Securethechaininthispositionbyinsertinga 1/8" hairpin cotter through the chain.


STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframeasfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedarmsontothetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinsideofthetractorframe.LiftthefrontoftheassemblyandattachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivotlockpinsand1/8"hairpincotters.



FIGURE 44


STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheflatidlerpulley.Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandtheflatidlerpulleywiththeflatsideofthebeltagainstthepulley.Retightenthehexbolt.


DRIVE BELT

FLAT IDLERPULLEY

HEX BOLTS

PIVOT LOCK PIN(use second hole)

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY


KEEPER BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

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STEP 48: (SEE FIGURE 47)• Placethelifthandleintotheliftbracketontherightsideofthesnowthrower.Fastenthehandletothebracketusingtwo5/16"x1-3/4"hexboltsand5/16"Nylocknuts.


NOTE:Besuretheliftreleasecable'splasticcoveringstaysinsertedintothetriggerassemblyforthenextstep.

STEP 49: (SEE FIGURE 48)• Pushthelifthandledownintothelockedposition.Inserttheendofthecablewireintotheholeintheliftrod.Placethethreadedfittingintotheslotintheliftbracket,withonehexnutaboveandonehexnutandthelockwasherbelowtheslot.Tightenthenuts,adjustingthemtoeliminateslackinthecablewire.ReferalsototheServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage27inthismanual.

HINT: Foreasierassemblyoftheliftreleasecable,tiltthesnow thrower forward onto the spiral auger.


5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOW THROWER STEP 50: (SEE FIGURE 49)• Tiltthesnowthrowerbackdowntotheground.• Removethenylontiewhichfastenstheaugerdrivebelttothedischargehousing,leavingthebeltassembledaroundthepulleys.

• Removethenylontiewhichfastensthechutecrankrodtothecrankrodsupporttube.

• Assemblethecrankrodsupporttubetothebracketon the left side of the discharge housing using two 5/16"x1-1/4"carriagebolts,and5/16"Nylocknuts.


STEP 51: (SEE FIGURE 50)• Attachthechutetiltcontrolassemblytothetopsideofthecranksupporttubeusingtwo5/16"x1-3/4"carriagebolts,bowedwashersand5/16"Nylocknuts.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" x 1-1/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

CRANK ROD SUPPORT TUBE

DISCHARGE HOUSING


LIFT RELEASE CABLE

HEX NUT

LOCKWASHER

HEX NUT

CABLEWIRE

LIFTROD

TRIGGERASSEMBLY

CHUTE CRANK ROD

CRANK SUPPORT TUBE

TILT CONTROL HANDLE

5/16" x 1-3/4"CARRIAGE BOLT

BOWED WASHER

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

TILT CONTROL

ASSEMBLY

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5/16" NYLOCK NUT

CHUTE CRANK BRACKET

5/16" WASHER

CHUTE CRANK ROD

ROD SUPPORT BRACKET

5/16" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT

SPIRAL



CHUTE KEEPER

CHUTE SPACER

ANTI-ROTATIONBRACKET

1/4" FLANGEDLOCK NUT

1/4" FLATWASHER

1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT

GREASEDSURFACE

FLANGE

STEP 53: (SEE FIGURE 52)• Coatthetopoftheringaroundthedischargeopening

with general purpose grease.• Placethedischargechute(facingforward)ontothering.Placetheanti-rotationbracketontopofthechuteflange,aligningitwiththeholesontherighthandsideoftheflange.Attachthethreechutespacersandchutekeeperstothebottomoftheflangeusingsix1/4"x1"hexbolts,1/4"flatwashersand1/4"flangedlocknuts.Tighten carefully so that the nuts are snug butdonotdigintotheplasticchutekeepers.

• Positionthecrankrodspiral(seefigure51)sothatitdoesnotrubagainstthebottomsofthenotchesinthechuteflange.Tighten the nuts.

• Turnthecrankrodtocheckifthechuterotatesfreely.Ifnot,loosentheboltsandnutsthatattachthechutetotheflangeby1/4turneach.

• Securethecontrolcablestothecrankrodsupporttubeusinganylontie.

STEP 54: (SEE FIGURE 53)Skip this step if you have a lawn tractor.This step is for garden tractors only.• Ifyouhavea(GT)GardenTractor,removethestopboltsfromeachsideofthesnowthrowerframe.

STEP 52: (SEE FIGURE 51)• Attachthechutecrankrodassemblybracketstotheplasticbracketontheleftsideofthedischargehousing.Alignthechutecrankbracketbeneaththerodsupportbracketandassemblebothtotheplasticbracketusingtwo5/16"x1"carriagebolts,5/16"washersand5/16"Nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet.

STOP BOLT


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STEP 55: (SEE FIGURE 54)• Placethesnowthroweronaflat,levelsurface.• Extendtheaugerbeltoutbehindthesnowthrower,keepingthebeltassembledtothesnowthrowerpulleys.

• Rollthetractorupbehindthesnowthrower,centeringitbetweenthesnowthrower'smountingplates.

• Raisetherearofthesnowthrowerbyliftinguponthelifthandleuntilthenotchesinthemountingplatesalignwiththeshoulderboltsinthetractor'ssideplates.Guidetheboltsintothenotches.

• Delayinstallingtheclevispinsuntilyouhaveassembledthebeltasinstructedinsteps56and57.

ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR

STEP 56: (SEE FIGURE 55)• Theaugerbeltcomespre-assembledtothepulleysonthesnowthrowerhousing.Makesurethebeltpasses over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1/4 turn to pass underneath each side idler pulley.The"V"sideofthebeltmustmatewiththegrooves of the pulleys.


STEP 57: (SEE FIGURE 56)• Pushthelifthandledowntoincreaseslackinthebelt.• Swingtheloweridlerarmovertotheleftside.• Placetheaugerbeltaroundtherearpulleyandbetweenthetwopulleysontheidlerarm.The"V"sideofthebeltmustbeseatedinthegroovesoftheV-pulleys.

IDLER PULLEY

AUGER PULLEYTWIST 1/4 TURN

TWIST 1/4 TURN

IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 55


BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM

ENGINE PULLEY

1/8" HAIRPINCOTTER

MOUNTINGPLATE

SIDE PLATE

CLEVIS PIN1/2" x 7/8"

SHOULDERBOLT

LEFT SIDEOF TRACTOR

REARPULLEY

AUGERBELT

IDLER ARM V-PULLEY

IDLER ARMFLAT PULLEY

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INSTALLING THE CLEVIS PINS

STEP 58: (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 54 ON PAGE 23)• Liftthefrontofthesnowblowertoaligntheholesinthemountingplatesandthesideplates.Inserttwo1/2" x 7/8" clevis pins through the holes and secure themwiththe1/8"hairpincotters.

SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION

STEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 57)• Pullthetensioningchainuntiltheendofthespringis

pulled through the hole in the side of the Clutch/Idler assembly.Installa1/8"hairpincotterthroughtheendof the spring, securing it on the outside of the Clutch/Idlerassembly.

IMPORTANT:Forcorrectbelttension,the 1/8" hairpincotter must attach to the end of the spring, not to thechain.

NOTE;Topreventthechainfromdraggingontheground,looptheendofthechainthoughthepivotlockpin.Refertofigure56onpage23.


REAR REFLECTORS

ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDERSTEP 59: (SEE FIGURE 58)• Ifyourtractorisnotequippedwithrearreflectors,assemblethesuppliedrearreflectorstotherearfender.Placethereflectorsasclosetothebottomofthe fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow.

FIGURE 58

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your snow thrower, please review the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower.

1. Allassemblyinstructionshavebeencompletedwithallboltsandnutsproperlytightened.

2. Checktheenginebeltandtheaugerbelt.Makesurethey are routed properly around pulleys and inside all beltkeepers.

3. Checkdischargechuteforproperrotation.

4. Checkoperationoftiltcontrolforupperchute.

5. Verifythatthelifthandlewilllockintoandreleasefromthe raised transport position. (Refer to the Service and Adjustmentssection.)

6. Checkskidshoeadjustment.(RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssection.)

Operating instructions begin on page 25.

1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER

IDLER FLAT PULLER

AUGER BELT

RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.Comparetheillustrationbelowwithyoursnowthrowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththevariouscontrolsandtheirlocations.

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.LIFT HANDLE Used to lift or lower the snow thrower to transport or operating position.LIFT RELEASE TRIGGERReleasesthelockwhich holds the snow thrower in the transport position

UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls direction and height of snow discharge.SCRAPER PLATEReplaceableplatethatabsorbswearandimpactfromcontactwithground.SKID SHOEControlsamountofclearancebetween the scraper plate and the ground.SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. Feed snow to theimpellerfanatthecenterofthehousing.

BEFORE STARTING• Usetheendofassemblychecklisttoverifythatallinstructionshavebeenproperlycompleted.

• Makesuretheskidshoesareadjustedtomaintainadequategroundclearancebetweenthesnowthrowerandthetypeofsurfacetobecleared.(RefertotheServiceandAdjustmentssection.)

• Makesurethetractorenginehasthecorrectoilfor winter operation (SAE 5W-30). Refer to tractor owner'smanual.

HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER• Thetractorshouldbesittingwiththeenginerunningatfullthrottle.Movetheattachmentclutchtotheengagedposition,startingthesnowthrowerbeforethe tractor clutch is engaged.

HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER• Tostopthesnowthrower,disengagethetractor'sattachmentclutchleverformanualclutchesortheclutch switch for electric clutches. Refer to your tractor owner'smanual.

CAUTION: Never direct discharge towardsbystandersorwindows.Donotallow anyone in front of unit.

CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE • Tocontrolthedirectionsnowisthrown,thedischargechutehas180degreesofrotation.Turnthecrankrodclockwisetorotatethechutetotheleft.Turnthecrankrodcounterclockwisetorotatethechutetotheright.

• Tocontrolthedistancesnowisthrown,theuppersection 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. Pullbackonthehandletopivotthechuteup,increasing the distance snow is thrown.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

LIFT HANDLE LIFT RELEASE TRIGGER

CRANK ROD

CHUTE TILT HANDLE

UPPER CHUTE

LOWER CHUTE

SPIRAL AUGERS, R.H. & L.H.

SKID SHOE SCRAPER PLATE

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RAISING AND LOWERING• Toraise,pushdownonthelifthandleuntilthesnowthrowerlocksintheraisedtransportposition.

• Tolower,pushdownslightlyonthelifthandleandpullthe trigger. With the trigger pulled, slowly lower the snow thrower until it reaches the ground.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.

Service Dates

Checkforloosefasteners X Checkscraperandshoesforwear X X Cleaning X LubricationSection X

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you completeregularservice. Before each

use

After e

ach use

Every

seaso

n

Before storage

LUBRICATION• Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.• Oilthepivotpointsofthetwoidlerarmsontheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Applypenetratingoiltothecontrolcablesofthedischarge chute.

• Applyagoodgradeofspraylubricanttothetriggerassemblyandthechutetiltcontrolassembly.

CAUTION: Do not operate the snow thrower without the rear weight attached to the tractor to provide extra traction and stability.

MAINTENANCE

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR(Refer to figures 59 and 60 on page 27)• Thescraperplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjecttowear.Topreventdamageto the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes beforewearisexcessive.

REMOVING SNOW Snowremovalconditionsvarygreatlyfromlightfluffysnowfalltowetheavysnow.Operatinginstructionsmustbeflexibletofittheconditionsencountered.Theoperatormustadaptthelawntractorandsnowthrowertodepthofsnow,winddirection,temperatureandsurfaceconditions.• Beforebeginningoperation,thoroughlyinspecttheareaofoperationandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects.

• Thespiralaugerspeedisdirectlyrelatedtoenginespeed.Formaximumsnowremovalanddischarge,maintainhighenginer.p.m.(fullthrottle).Itisadvisableto operate the lawn tractor at a slow ground speed (1stgear)forsafeandefficientsnowremoval.

• Indeep,driftedorbankedsnowitwillbenecessarytouse full throttle and a slow ground speed (1st gear). Driveforwardintothesnow,depressthetractor'sclutch-brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthesnow.Repeatthismethoduntilapathiscleared.Onthesecondpass,overlapthefirstenoughtoallowthe snow thrower to handle the snow without repeated stoppingandstartingofforwardmotion.

• Inextremelydeepsnow,raisethesnowthrowerfromthegroundtoremovethetoplayeranddriveforwardonly until the tractors front tires reach the uncleared bottomlayerofsnow.Depressthetractor'sclutch-brakepedalandallowthespiralaugertoclearthesnow. Reverse the tractor and lower the snow thrower to the ground. Drive the tractor forward until the snow againbecomestoodeep.Repeatingthisprocessintoand out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest of snow piles.

• Ifthesnowthrowerbecomescloggedwithsnoworjammedwithaforeignobject,disengagethesnowthrowerimmediatelyandshutoffthetractorengine.Unclogthesnowthrowerbeforeresumingoperation.

OPERATING TIPS• Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.• Tohelppreventsnowfromstickingtothesnowthrower,allowthesnowthrowertoreachoutdoortemperaturebeforeusingit.Alightcoatofwaxmayalsobeappliedto the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute.

• Usetirechainstoimprovetraction.• Userearwheelweightstoimprovetraction.• Beforethefirstsnowfall,removeallstones,sticksandotherobjectswhichcouldbecomehiddenbythesnow.Permanentobstaclesshouldbemarkedforvisibility.

• Overlap eachpass slightly to assure complete snowremoval.

DANGER: Shut off engine and disengagesnowthrowerbeforeunclogging discharge chute. Unclog using awoodenstick,notyourhands.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Beforeservicingoradjustingthesnowthrower,shutofftheengine,removethesparkplugwire(s),settheparkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromthetractorignition.

FIGURE 60

FIGURE 59

REPLACING AUGER BELT• Disengagethetractor'sattachmentclutch.• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removetheattachmentpin.• Lockthesnowthrower'slifthandleinthedownpositiontodecreasebelttension.

• Releasethespringtensionfromtheaugerbeltidlerarmonthebottomoftheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Removetheaugerdrivebeltfromtheclutch/idlerassemblyandfromthespiralaugerhousing.

• Installnewbeltovertopoflargeaugerdrivepulleyandunderthetwosideidlerpulleys.Twistthebelt1/4turntoseatthe"V"ofthebeltinthegrooveofeachidler pulley. Refer to figure55onpage23.

• Assemblethebeltontotheclutch/idlerassembly.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT• Theskidshoesaremountedoneachsideofthespiral

auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper plateisraisedabovetheplowingsurface.Whenremovingsnowfromagraveldrivewayorandunevensurface,itisadvisabletokeepthescraperplateashighabovethesurfaceaspossibletopreventpossibledamagetothespiralauger.Onblacktoporconcretesurface,keepthescraperplateasclosetothesurfaceaspossible.

• Raisethesnowthroweroffthegroundandplaceablockundereachendofthescraperplate.Loosenthesixhexnutssecuringtheskidshoestothehousing.Adjusttheskidshoesupordownandretightenthenutssecurely.Adjustbothskidshoestothesameheighttokeepthehousingandthescraperplatelevel.Seefigure59.

LIFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT• Iftheliftroddoesnotlockthesnowthrowersecurely

in the transport position, loosen the upper hex nut on theliftbracketafewturnsandtightenthelowerhexnut.Refertofigure48onpage21.

• Iftheliftrodfailstounlockcompletelytolowerthesnow thrower, loosen the lower hex nut on the lift bracketafewturnsandtightentheupperhexnut.Refertofigure48onpage21.

CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT(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 whentheattachmentclutchleveronthetractorisdisengaged,thenadjustmentisnecessary.Proceedasfollows.Referbacktofigure33onpage16.• Placetheattachmentclutchleverinthedisengaged

position.• Removethehairpincotterfromtheengagementrod

trunnion and lift the trunnion out of the hole in the idler arm.

• Screwthetrunnionafewturnstowardsthefrontendof the rod.

• Replacethetrunnionintotheholeintheidlerarmandsecure it with the hairpin cotter.

Checktheoperationofthesnowthrower.Ifthespiralaugersstilldonotstop,repeattheabovestepsuntiltheaugersstopwhentheattachmentclutchleverisplaced in the disengaged position.

SPIRAL AUGERS• Thespiralaugersaresecuredtotheaugershaftwithtwoshearboltsandnylocknuts.Ifyouhitaforeignobjectorificejamstheaugers,thesnowthrowerisdesignedsothattheboltswillshear.

• Iftheaugerswillnotturn,checktoseeiftheshearboltshavesheared.Seefigure60.Tworeplacementshearboltsandnylocknutshavebeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.Forfutureuseorderpartnumber42489shearboltandnumber47810nylocknut.

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PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON• Removetheclutch/idlerassembly.(Thetwohangerbracketsandthetwoshoulderboltsmaybeleftattachedtothetractorframe.)

• Removethedrivebeltfromtheenginepulley.• Ifyoureplacedtheenginepulleykeeperonamanualattachmentclutchtractor,reinstallthetractor'soriginalenginepulleykeeper.Seefigure33onpage16orfigure39onpage18.

• Ifyouhavearodoperatedattachmentclutch,removetheengagementrodfromthetractor'sclutcharm.Seefigure29onpage15.

• Ifafrontmountedattachmentistobeused,removethesideplatesfromthetractor.Besuretoassembleboltsbackintotheemptyholesinthetractorframe.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removethesnowthrowerfromthetractor.• Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughly.Washoffanysaltdepositwhichmayhavedriedonthethrowerandhousing.

• Anybaremetalthathasbecomeexposedshouldbepainted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.

• Storeinadryplace.

REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING• Lowerthesnowthrowertotheground.• Removetheclevispins.Seefigure54onpage23.• Lockthesnowthrower'slifthandleinthedownpositiontodecreasebelttension.

• Releasethespringtensionfromtheaugerbeltidlerarmonthebottomoftheclutch/idlerassembly.

• Removetheaugerdrivebeltfromtheclutch/idlerassembly.Seefigure56onpage23.

• Pullthespiralaugerhousingassemblyoffofthetractor.

CAUSEPROBLEM CORRECTION

Clogged discharge chute

Spiralaugersdon'tturn

Snow thrower stalls tractor engine

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORAGE

1.UpperorlowerVbelttooloose 1.IncreasetensiononVbelt2.UpperorlowerVbeltbroken 2.ReplaceVbelt3.Shearboltsaresheared. 3.Replaceshearbolts

1. Tractor ground speed too fast 1. Use lower tractor gear2. Tractor throttle set too low 2. Increase to full throttle3. Snow too deep 3. Raise the snow thrower4.Snowmeltsduringcontactwith 4.Allowsnowthrowertocooltothesnowthrower outdoortemperaturebeforeusing

Front wheels slide instead of steering

Snow thrower rides up over snow

1.Objectjammedinspiralauger 1.Stopengine,disengagethesnow thrower clutch and clear the auger

2. Hard or heavy snow 2. Increase to full throttle and decrease ground speed

Not enough traction at front wheels 1. Increase scraper plate clearance byloweringskidshoes

2. Pull down on lift handle to increase weight on front wheels

1. Tractor ground speed too fast 1. Reduce ground speed2.Bottomsnowisicyorhardpacked 2.Lowertheskidshoessothatfront ofskidshoeislowerthantherear

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL LST42E 42" SNOW THROWER

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REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 42716 2 Flange, Bearing2 67629 1 HousingAssembly3 71464 1 GearAssembly4 47026 1 Pulley, V Type5 67632 1 ImpellerAssembly6 24773 1 Scraper Plate7 25982 1 Shaft,AugerGearbox8 27508 2 Bracket,DownStop9 24816 1 Cover, Belt

10 27510 1 ChuteReinforcement11 67689 1 AugerAssembly,L.H.12 67688 1 AugerAssembly,R.H.13 43840 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Lg.14 44950 4 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"15 HA20185 1 #61 Woodruff Key16 44326 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.17 43080 8 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.18 47630 8 Bolt, Self-Tap 5/16" x 3/4"19 42849 2 Bolt, Shear 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"20 43088 10 Washer, 1/4"21 43070 2 Washer, 3/8"22 47189 4 HexNut,1/4-20Nylock23 47810 27 HexNut,5/16-18Nylock24 41625 2 Spiral Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lg.25 42846 1 Bushing26 27505 1 Chute Adapter27 43086 6 LockWasher,5/16"28 43009 10 Washer, .785" x 1.57" x .057"29 27454 1 CenterBrace,Gearbox30 43081 20 Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.31 47615 2 Bearing, Flange32 42844 1 Bearing, Ball33 43182 3 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"34 42953 4 Bearing, Split, 3/4"35 24279 2 SkidShoe36 48015 4 Washer, Nylon

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION37 27458 2 Flange, Bearing38 43064 2 HexLockNut,1/4-20x2039 27502 1 Bracket,Idler40 49933 2 Shoulder Bolt, Round Head41 65367 1 HangerBracketAssembly,L.H.42 65450 1 HangerBracketAssembly,R.H.43 41576 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4"44 44377 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1" 45 27584 1 Bracket,Cable46 42836 1 Cable,ChuteControlWithClip47 42850 2 Spacer48 42835 1 Cable,ChuteControl49 HA21362 4 HexNut,3/8-16Nylock50 43038 2 Pin,PivotLock51 43343 2 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")52 43350 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"53 27509 1 Bracket,ChuteAnti-rotation54 47572 6 HexLockNut,3/8-16Flanged55 43003 1 LockWasher,3/8"56 64452 1 HangerBracketAssembly,R.H.57 64451 1 HangerBracketAssembly,L.H.58 47043 1 Keeper, Engine Pulley59 48106 4 Bolt, Shoulder60 43661 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"61 42828 1 Washer,62 47598 6 HexLockNut,1/4"Flanged63 41620 1 Chute, Upper64 42834 1 Guide,Cable65 47044 2 Pulley, V Type 4"66 41621 1 Chute, Lower67 43085 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"68 41622 1 Screw, 1/4-14 x 5/8"69 27809 3 Chute Keeper70 27810 3 Chute Spacer

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REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 64637 12 41616 23 41614 24 42842 45 41615 26 43262 67 43601 18 142 59 43093 110 R19171616 411 43350 612 42939 213 27753 214 27752 215 24476 216 24311 117 47599 218 43086 419 24820 120 67784 121 48049 122 47369 123 42955 124 R19131316 225 47788 226 43084 227 43182 228 43572 229 47368 130 44215 231 43343 232 25678 133 25679 1

LiftShaftAssemblyHex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"Hex Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 78"Nut,HexLock5/8-11Thread Nut,HexLock1/2-13 Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x .060" 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,16.80"LongLink,12.75"LongLink,4.88"LongRod, SpacerHexBolt,5/16-18x1"(Locking) LockWasher,5/16"Bracket,LiftAssembly,HandleLiftBracket Rod, Index LiftPin, Spring 3/16" x 1-3/4" Spring,CompressionWasher, 13/32" x 13/16" Reflector,RearHex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Hex 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 DESCRIPTION34 49916 1 Tube,LiftHandle35 49912 1 TriggerandLiftCableAssembly36 43070 2 Washer, 3/8"37 49266 1 Screw, Oval #10-24 x 1-1/2"38 44482 1 Grip, Handle39 47027 1 Tube,CrankRodSupport40 24393 1 Bracket,ChuteCrank41 27708 1 Bracket,ChuteCrank42 42838 1 Knob,Crank43 44917 2 Palnut, 3/8"44 42839 3 Bushing, 3/8" Plastic45 68225 1 Assembly,ChuteCrankRod46 27585 1 Handle, Chute Tilt47 42833 1 Knob48 67999 1 Assembly,ChuteTiltBracket49 42834 1 Guide,Cable50 42835 1 Cable,ChuteControl51 42836 1 Cable,ChuteControlwithClip52 43064 4 Nut,HexLock5/16-1853 43081 3 Washer, 5/16"54 24285 1 Plate, Mounting (L.H.)55 24284 1 Plate, Mounting (R.H.)56 48106 2 Bolt, Shoulder57 46584 1 Nut,Whizlock,5/16-1858 R19172410 8 Washer, 1/2"59 726-0178 4 Tie, Nylon60 47631 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Self Tap61 43003 6 LockWasher,3/8"62 47572 8 Nut,FlangedLock3/8-1663 47810 10 Nut,NylockHex5/16-1864 43682 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"65 44326 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"66 44695 2 Washer, Bowed

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REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION1 43080 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"2 43063 7 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"3 43083 2 Hex Nut, 5/16-184 43086 1 LockWasher,5/16"5 43081 20 Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt.6 26943 1 Frame,ClutchandPulley7 63904 1 IdlerArmAssembly

REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION8 24286 1 Spacer, Pivot9 63762 1 IdlerBracketAssembly10 43015 1 Hex Nut, 3/8-1611 46981 1 Pulley, V Type 9"12 43082 8 Nut,HexLock,3/8-1613 46982 1 Pulley, V Type 5-1/2"14 27582 1 Shaft15 42830 1 Spacer16 42831 1 Spacer17 43003 6 LockWasher,3/8"18 42827 2 Key19 42829 2 Bearing, Ball20 27781 1 Housing, Bearing21 47810 13 HexNut,5/16-18Nylock22 43182 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"23 44377 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"24 42828 2 Washer25 27016 2 FrontPulleyFrameBracket26 46989 1 Belt, V Type Drive (55")

48138 1 Belt, V Type Drive (56")27 42992 1 Belt, V Type Auger28 47044 1 Pulley, V Type 4"29 47025 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2"30 43432 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"31 43054 3 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"32 24571 1 Spacer33 24472 1 Spacer, Pivot34 43070 8 Washer, 3/8"35 46959 1 Spring36 46963 2 Chain37 43055 1 Pin, Hair Cotter, 3/32"38 23727 1 Spacer39 43088 1 Washer, 1/4"40 43343 2 Pin, Hair Cotter #4 (1/8")41 HA3090 2 Pin, Hair Cotter 5/64"42 42848 1 Trunnion43 46948 1 Rod,Engagement44 47620 1 Spring45 47607 1 Spring, Torsion46 23625 1 Spacer47 43509 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Lg.48 47605 1 Washer, Flat 3/8"49 24558 1 CableBracket50 49870 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2"51 43178 2 Hex Nut, 1/4-2052 43177 1 LockWasher,1/4"53 48883 3 Pulley, Flat 3-5/8" 54 25728 2 RearPulleyFrameBracket55 46938 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4"56 25780 1 Spacer

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SLOPE GUIDE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)

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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