Handles and Controls Group .................................................................................................
Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Electric Start ......................................................................
Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Manual Start ......................................................................
Auger and Impeller Group - 24" .............................................................................................
Auger Housing and Chute Group - 24" ..................................................................................
Traction Drive Group .............................................................................................................
Wheels & Tires Group ..........................................................................................................
Decals Group - 960 ...............................................................................................................
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
12
16
18
20
24
26
4
8
Handles and Controls Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Insert shift rod (Ref. 55)
into outter hole of Ref. 61.
4
33
2
1
54
986366
Must slide freely in
7
6
10
5
Apply adhesive to
secure grips.
62
61
51
58
50
54
53
35
60
8
9
63
51
38
59
58
55
40
57
54
56
38
12
11
12
22
23
53
1624
40
Shift rod assembly (Ref. 57)
53
must pivot freely on
pivot blocks, (Ref. 58).
36
52
29
dash assembly (Ref 8).
Apply lubricant as required.
14
13
18
19
18
25
2028
Must pivot freely
on capscrew (Ref 22).
Apply lubricant as required.
4
15
16
Ref. 13 required on
slotted holes only.
17
20
7
21
64
65
26
27
51
9
50
49
Mount bushings (Ref. 9)
with flange on inside of
brackets, 3 places.
46
49
9
46
48
47
41
9
42
Slot towards
rear of unit.
43
38
39
40
44
31
45
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694439 - 960E
1694435 - 960M
30
31
31
37
The holes in the frame for Ref. 40 are
slotted so the gear support (Ref. 37) can
be positioned to ensure the inside surface
of the gear support is tight against the
hub of the front gear (Ref. 49).
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Insert shift rod (Ref. 55)
into outter hole of Ref. 61.
4
33
2
1
54
986366
Must slide freely in
7
6
10
5
Apply adhesive to
secure grips.
62
61
51
58
50
54
53
35
60
8
9
63
51
38
59
58
55
40
57
54
56
38
12
11
12
22
23
53
1624
40
Shift rod assembly (Ref. 57)
53
must pivot freely on
pivot blocks, (Ref. 58).
36
52
29
dash assembly (Ref 8).
Apply lubricant as required.
14
13
18
19
18
25
2028
Must pivot freely
on capscrew (Ref 22).
Apply lubricant as required.
4
15
16
Ref. 13 required on
slotted holes only.
17
20
7
21
64
65
26
27
51
9
50
49
Mount bushings (Ref. 9)
with flange on inside of
brackets, 3 places.
46
49
9
46
48
47
41
9
42
Slot towards
rear of unit.
43
38
39
40
44
31
45
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694439 - 960E
1694435 - 960M
30
31
31
37
The holes in the frame for Ref. 40 are
slotted so the gear support (Ref. 37) can
be positioned to ensure the inside surface
of the gear support is tight against the
hub of the front gear (Ref. 49).
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
2
Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)
at center of slot in clutch arm
(Ref. 22).
1
Use 0-2 washers
between Ref. 40
& 22 to assure a
centered belt and no
interference between
pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.
39
18
18
23
22
19
20
39
40
25
3
24
39
21
27
26
986367
5
6
4
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)
over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)
between tabs and other end into
slot in frame.
7
44
45
50
46
47
Long hub of idler pulley
(Ref. 19) to be toward
idler arm (Ref. 16).
Torque to
10-14 ft. lbs. or
14-20 N m
36
35
37
34
18
48
38
33
32
Position belt stop (Ref. 33)
1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt
when auger clutch is engaged.
31
49
17
16
15
51
29
Right rear bolt.
21
30
29
14
28
43
13
41
42
8
9
10
8
11
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)
into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)
and other end into top hole of the idler
arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.
12
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
2
Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)
at center of slot in clutch arm
(Ref. 22).
1
Use 0-2 washers
between Ref. 40
& 22 to assure a
centered belt and no
interference between
pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.
39
18
18
23
22
19
20
39
40
25
3
24
39
21
27
26
986367
5
6
4
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)
over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)
between tabs and other end into
slot in frame.
7
44
45
50
46
47
Long hub of idler pulley
(Ref. 19) to be toward
idler arm (Ref. 16).
Torque to
10-14 ft. lbs. or
14-20 N m
36
35
37
34
18
48
38
33
32
Position belt stop (Ref. 33)
1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt
when auger clutch is engaged.
31
49
17
16
15
51
29
Right rear bolt.
21
30
29
14
28
43
13
41
42
8
9
10
8
11
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)
into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)
and other end into top hole of the idler
arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.
12
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
2
Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)
at center of slot in clutch arm
(Ref. 22).
1
Use 0-2 washers
between Ref. 40
& 22 to assure a
centered belt and no
interference between
pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.
39
18
18
23
22
19
20
39
40
25
3
24
39
21
27
26
986377
5
6
4
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)
over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)
between tabs and other end into
slot in frame.
7
44
45
42
46
47
Long hub of idler pulley
(Ref. 19) to be toward
idler arm (Ref. 16).
Torque to
10-14 ft. lbs. or
14-20 N m
36
35
37
34
18
48
38
33
32
Position belt stop (Ref. 33)
1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt
when auger clutch is engaged.
31
41
17
16
15
43
29
Right rear bolt.
21
30
29
14
28
13
8
9
10
8
11
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)
into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)
and other end into top hole of the idler
arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.
12
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
2
Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)
at center of slot in clutch arm
(Ref. 22).
1
Use 0-2 washers
between Ref. 40
& 22 to assure a
centered belt and no
interference between
pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.
39
18
18
23
22
19
20
39
40
25
3
24
39
21
27
26
986377
5
6
4
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)
over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)
between tabs and other end into
slot in frame.
7
44
45
42
46
47
Long hub of idler pulley
(Ref. 19) to be toward
idler arm (Ref. 16).
Torque to
10-14 ft. lbs. or
14-20 N m
36
35
37
34
18
48
38
33
32
Position belt stop (Ref. 33)
1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt
when auger clutch is engaged.
31
41
17
16
15
43
29
Right rear bolt.
21
30
29
14
28
13
8
9
10
8
11
Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)
into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)
and other end into top hole of the idler
arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.
12
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
4
1
2
3
Apply loctite
4
(2 places).
5
26
Mounted outside
of frame.
Be sure tie bar support is in place. Move axle to
left (as viewed from back) to take up end play.
Move set collar (Ref. 51) to right to remove end
play in pivot arm (Ref. 42). Torque set screw
(Ref. 45) to 10 - 14 ft-lbs.
39
40
Apply grease to
bearing areas.
45
Torque to•
18 - 21 ft-lbs.
Assemble Ref. 42, 44 & 49
with no end play. Parts
must rotate freely.
29
Mounted inside of frame.
5
6
27
28
Grease I.D. teeth•
and flange.
41
43
Torque to
10 - 14 ft-lbs.
44
Lubricate with
5W 50 Synthetic oil.
7
30
67
42
46
50
45
51
55
31
41
33
Mount to bracket in
8
frame weldment.
9
17
32
48
47
60
18
35
34
33
2
36
49
17
Pack groove
with grease.
3
19
3
2
52
53
62
12
11
10
20
21
56
53
61
Grease bearing
area of Ref. 62.
15
14
13
16
Apply Loctite and•
Torque to 55 - 60
in-lbs. when all parts
are against hub.
3
22
66
37
2
4
38
5
27
4
Mounted
outside of
frame.
55
Must pivot
freely.
63
Apply anti-seize
compound to wheel hub
area of Ref. 40 & 62.
64
Hook end to
top left corner
slot of frame.
Mounted
outside of
frame.
23
24
26
Mount in
hole at
upper rear
corner of
frame.
57
54
59
65
1
5
25
58
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Apply locktite,
torque to
8 - 10 ft-lbs.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
4
1
2
3
Apply loctite
4
(2 places).
5
26
Mounted outside
of frame.
Be sure tie bar support is in place. Move axle to
left (as viewed from back) to take up end play.
Move set collar (Ref. 51) to right to remove end
play in pivot arm (Ref. 42). Torque set screw
(Ref. 45) to 10 - 14 ft-lbs.
39
40
Apply grease to
bearing areas.
45
Torque to•
18 - 21 ft-lbs.
Assemble Ref. 42, 44 & 49
with no end play. Parts
must rotate freely.
29
Mounted inside of frame.
5
6
27
28
Grease I.D. teeth•
and flange.
41
43
Torque to
10 - 14 ft-lbs.
44
Lubricate with
5W 50 Synthetic oil.
7
30
67
42
46
50
45
51
55
31
41
33
Mount to bracket in
8
frame weldment.
9
17
32
48
47
60
18
35
34
33
2
36
49
17
Pack groove
with grease.
3
19
3
2
52
53
62
12
11
10
20
21
56
53
61
Grease bearing
area of Ref. 62.
15
14
13
16
Apply Loctite and•
Torque to 55 - 60
in-lbs. when all parts
are against hub.
3
22
66
37
2
4
38
5
27
4
Mounted
outside of
frame.
55
Must pivot
freely.
63
Apply anti-seize
compound to wheel hub
area of Ref. 40 & 62.
64
Hook end to
top left corner
slot of frame.
Mounted
outside of
frame.
23
24
26
Mount in
hole at
upper rear
corner of
frame.
57
54
59
65
1
5
25
58
SC985638
Apply locktite,
torque to
8 - 10 ft-lbs.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
9*1I.D. Tag ( N ot Serviced)
1017204541DECAL, Touch-up Paint
1117228671DECAL, Handle Lubrication
12*1DECAL, Patent, Not Shown, (Not a Service Part)
1317060852DECAL, Hinge, Orange
Footnotes
* Not a Service Part.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware
excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming
screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:
a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5
torques.
b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of
grade 5 torques.
3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque
values must meet this specification.
No
Marks
SAE Grade 2SAE Grade 5SAE Grade 8
in/lbsin/lbs
19
2.1
20
2.3
27
3.1
31
3.5
66
7.6810.91216.3
76
8.61013.61419.0
30
31
43
49
NOTES
3.4
3.5
4.9
5.5
in/lbs
41
43
60
68
4.6
4.9
6.8
7.7
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
1/4
1/4” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—7/16”
5/16
5/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—1/2”
3/8
3/8” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—9/16”
7/16
DIA.
7/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”
1/2
DIA.
1/2” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—3/4”
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N. Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA