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Form No. 3329–616
42in GT Classic Single–Stage
Snowthrower Conversion Kit
XT Series Garden Tractor
Part No. 106–8258
Installation Instructions
English (EN)
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This kit is for installing an existing 300 Series Classic Two Stage Snowthrower onto a XT Mower.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Contents
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Storage 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Snowthrower Housing and
Shaft 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bearings, Sprocket and Upper Shaft 7
Installing the Spring Peg 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Pulley Assembly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Frame 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Lift Bracket 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Lift Tube to the Snowthrower 11. . . . .
Installing the Snowthrower to the Tractor 12. . . . . .
Installing the Belt and Belt Spring 15. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Control Rod 16. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 16. . . . . . . . . .
Using the Attachment Power Lift 16. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Attachment Lift Lever 17. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Throwing Snow 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 19. . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reversing the Scraper Blade 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Chains 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Snowthrower 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with the safety instructions in the traction unit
operator’s manual and always pay attention to the
safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION,
WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety
instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.
Danger
When the snowthrower is in operation, the
impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or
injure hands and feet.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the
key.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the discharge chute.
• Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the
snowthrower.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
Warning
The auger/impeller may pick up and throw stones,
toys, and other foreign objects, causing serious
personal injury to the operator or to bystanders.
• Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that could be picked up and thrown by the
auger/impeller.
• Keep all children and pets away from area of
operation.
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in the USA
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General Snowthrower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI and ISO standards.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
• Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except when specifically
recommended by Toro.
• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
• The operation of any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair.
Operation
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
• Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like
without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle.
Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
moving in reverse.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the unit.
• Disengage power to the auger/impeller when the
snowthrower is transported or not in use.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
• Always refer to the operator’s manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect
the snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snowthrower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
• The rotating auger/impeller or rotor blades can cut
off or injure fingers or hands. Stay in the operator’s
position and away from the discharge opening while
operating the snowthrower. Keep your face hands,
feet, and any other part of your body or clothing
away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Also, pull the wire(s) off of
the spark plug(s) and keep it away from the plug(s) to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
• Use a stick, not your hands to remove obstructions
from the discharge chute.
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• Before leaving the operator’s position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly
get caught in moving parts.
• If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged, illegible,
or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key
and pull the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), keeping it
away from the plug(s) to prevent someone form
accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are
ever needed, contact your Authorized Toro Service
Dealer.
• To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase
only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories to
keep the Toro all Toro. Do not use “Will Fit”
replacement parts and accessories as they could
cause a safety hazard.
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Setup
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
Description Qty. Use
Upper shaft
Flange plates
Bearing
Key
Sprocket
Lock nut, 5/16 inch
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch
Cover
Tap screw , #10 x 1/2 inch
Spring peg
Bolt, 3/8 x 2 inch
Flat washer, 13/32 inch
Spacer washer
Lock nut, 3/8 inch
Pulley assembly
Cotter pin, 3/32 x 1 inch
Washer, 17/32 inch
Housing
Frame
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
1
4
2
1
1
6
6
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
Installing the bearings, sprocket and upper
shaft
Installing the spring peg
Installing the pulley assembly
Installing the frame
Lift bracket
Support rod
Washer, 17/32 inch
Washer, 5/8 inch
Hairpin cotter pin
Lift tube
Clevis pin
Pin clip
Eyebolt
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Hairpin cotter pin
Washer, 5/8 inch
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
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5
Installing the lift bracket
Installing the lift tube to the snowthrower
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Description UseQty.
Snowthrower assembly
Stop rod
Chute control rod support
Hairpin cotter pin, 1-7/8 inch
Lift spring
Belt
Belt spring
Chute control rod
Hairpin cotter pin
Note: It is recommended to install wheel weights and
chains while using this snowthrower. Please contact an
Authorized Service Dealer to acquire a wheel weight kit
and chains.
Removing the Existing
Snowthrower Housing and
Shaft
1. Tip the housing onto its front.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and lock nuts securing the existing
frame to the snowthrower housing (Fig. 1). Remove the
frame from the snowthrower housing.
1
1
1
Installing the snowthrower to the tractor
1
1
1
Installing the belt and belt spring
1
1
Installing the chute control rod
1
1
Figure 2
1. Idler sprocket bolt 2. Snowthrower housing
2
m–7233
2
4
3
1
Figure 1
1. Housing
2. Frame
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
4. Locknut, 3/8 inch
3. Loosen the idler sprocket bolt on the leftside of the
snowthrower (Fig. 4).
4. Remove the chain cover from the leftside of the
snowthrower (Fig. 3).
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m–7189
2
m–7226
Figure 3
1. Cover 2. Leftside of housing
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5. Remove the nuts and bolts holding the flange plates and
bearing to the leftside of the snowthrower housing
(Fig. 4).
6. Drive the bearing collar in the opposite direction of the
shaft rotation (Fig. 5).
7. Remove the bearing, the set screw and the sprocket
from the end of the shaft (Fig. 4 and 5). Keep the
sprocket and key for installation on the new shaft.
2
2
8
5 6
7
2
3
2
4
8
1
8
4
1. Housing
2. Flange plate
3. Bolt
4. Bearing
6
m–7236
m–7227
5
Figure 6
1. Housing
1
7
3
m–7230
Figure 4
5. Sprocket—save
6. Key—save
7. Set screw—save
8. Chain
2. Flange plates
3. Bearing—collar towards
middle of shaft
4. Upper shaft
5. Key—previously removed
3. Install the new key into the shaft (Fig. 7).
4. Install the shaft and bearing into the housing and install
the new sprocket onto the upper shaft (Fig. 7).
6. Locknut, 5/16 inch
7. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x
3/4 inch
8. Sprocket—previously
removed
9. Chain housing
5. Install the 2 flange plates and bearing to the chain
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housing with 3 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
3 locknuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 6).
8
3
4
4
2
5
1
Figure 5
1. Shaft
2. Bearing
3. Bearing collar
4. Rotation of the shaft
5. Set screw
6. Hammer
7. Punch
8. Non–threaded hole
Installing the Bearings,
Sprocket and Upper Shaft
1. Loosely install 2 flange plates and 1 bearing onto the
upper shaft as shown in Figure 6.
2. Install the previously removed sprocket and key, from
the left side of the housing, onto the upper shaft
(Fig. 6).
m–7228
1. Housing
2. Upper shaft
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1
2
3
Figure 7
3. Key
4. Sprocket—new
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6. Install the chain onto the sprocket in the chain housing
(Fig. 8).
13.Install the cover onto the chain housing with 2 tap
screws (#10 x 1/2 inch) (Fig. 10).
7. Install the chain onto the upper shaft and sprocket in the
leftside of the housing (Fig. 11).
8. Adjust the shaft, sprocket and bearing in the chain
housing to ensure they are aligned (Fig. 8).
9. Tighten the idler sprocket bolt on the side of the chain
housing to remove any slack in the chain (Fig. 10).
2
1
3
m–7231
Figure 8
1. Chain housing
2. Chain
3. Sprocket
10.After adjusting the chain, set the collar on the bearing
(Fig. 9).
11. To set the collar, use a punch and hammer and insert the
punch into the non–threaded hole (Fig. 9).
2
3
1
4
m–7232
Figure 10
1. Chain housing
2. Cover
3. Tap screw, #10 x 1/2 inch
4. Idler sprocket bolt
14.Install the 2 flange plates and bearing to the leftside of
the housing with 3 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
3 locknuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 11).
15.Adjust the shaft, sprocket and bearing on the leftside of
the snowthrower housing to ensure they are aligned
(Fig. 11).
2
2 536
1
12.Drive the collar in the direction of the rotation of the
shaft when it is in use (Fig. 9).
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
1
m–7236
Figure 9
1. Shaft
2. Bearing
3. Bearing collar
4. Rotation of the shaft
5. Set screw
6. Hammer
7. Punch
8. Non–threaded hole
8
4
9
m–7234
7
Figure 11
1. Housing
2. Flange plate
3. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x
3/4 inch
4. Bearing
5. Sprocket
6. Key
7. Set screw
8. Locknut, 5/16 inch
9. Chain
16.After adjusting the chain, set the collar on the bearing
(Fig. 9).
17.To set the collar, use a punch and hammer and insert the
punch into the non–threaded hole (Fig. 9).
18.Drive the collar in the direction of the rotation of the
shaft when it is in use (Fig. 9).
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19.Tighten the idler sprocket bolt on the leftside of the
snowthrower housing to remove any slack in the chain
(Fig. 12).
1
2
Figure 12
1. Idler sprocket bolt 2. Adjustment slot
20.Install the chain cover onto the leftside of the
snowthrower (Fig. 13).
Installing the Spring Peg
1. Remove the bolt, 2 washers and lock nut securing the
right rear corner of the discharge chute to the
snowthrower housing (Fig. 14).
1
5
4
m–7233
3
1
2
Figure 13
1. Cover 2. Leftside of housing
m–7226
1. Discharge chute
2. Bolt
3. Snowthrower housing
4
2
m–7186
Figure 14
4. Flat washer
5. Lock nut
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2. Install the spring peg to the right rear corner of the
discharge chute with a bolt (3/8 x 2 inch), spacer
washer, 2 flat washers (13/32 inch) and a lock nut
(3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 15.
5
4
1
4
Installing the Pulley Assembly
1. Install the pulley assembly into the pivot tube with
bushings and secure it with a washer and cotter pin
(Fig. 16).
4
2
3
1. Spring peg
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 2 inch
3. Spacer washer
Figure 15
4. Flat washer, 13/32 inch
5. Lock nut, 3/8 inch
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m–6992
2
1
Figure 16
1. Pivot tube
2. Washer, 17/32 inch
3. Cotter pin
4. Frame
5. Pulley assembly
Installing the Frame
1. Place the chain housing on the outside of the
3
2
m–7187
snowthrower housing (Fig. 17).
2. Place the new frame onto the snowthrower housing and
align the holes (Fig. 17).
3. Secure the frame and chain housing to the snowthrower
housing with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), with the bolt heads
to the outside, and 4 lock nuts (3/8 inch) (Fig. 17).
4. Rotate the housing down into the normal operating
position.
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2
4
1
3
5
3
m–7235
Figure 17
1. Snowthrower housing
2. Frame
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
4. Locknut, 3/8 inch
5. Chain housing
Installing the Lift Bracket
1. Install the lift bracket to the snowthrower with a flat
washer (5/8 inch) and a hairpin cotter (Fig. 18).
2. Install the lift bracket to the snowthrower frame with a
support rod, 2 washers (17/32 inch) and 2 cotter pins
(Fig. 18).
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5
46
1
2
4
4
3
Figure 18
1. Lift bracket
2. Washer, 5/8 inch
3. Washer, 17/32 inch
4. Hairpin cotter pin
5. Snowthrower frame
6. Support rod
7. Snowthrower
Installing the Lift Tube to the
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m–7337
Snowthrower
1. Install the lift tube to the snowthrower frame with a
clevis pin and a pin clip (Fig. 19).
3m–7338
Figure 19
1. Lift tube
2. Clevis pin
3. Pin clip
2
1
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2. Install the eyebolt and locknut (3/8 inch) to the end of
the lift tube (Fig. 20). Install the eyebolt so it is flush
with the locknut.
3. Install 12 washers (5/8 inch) onto the lift rod and then
install the lift rod into the lift tube (Fig. 20 and 31).
6
2
4
1
5
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
5
5
1
m–7267
34
Figure 20
1. Lift tube
2. Eyebolt
3. Locknut, 3/8 inch
4. Washers, 5/8 inch
5. Lift Rod
6. Hairpin cotter pin
Installing the Snowthrower to
the Tractor
Removing the Hood
If desired, remove the hood for better access to the upper
pulleys in the pulley box.
1. Rotate the hood fully forward (Fig. 21).
2. Disconnect the wire harness at the front left of the
machine. The harness leads up the to the head lights
(Fig. 21).
3. Slide the hood to the left side of the machine and off of
the pivot pegs (Fig. 21).
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3
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Figure 21
1. Hood—open position
2. Engine
3. Pivot peg
4. Wire harness
5. Harness connector
Installing the Snowthrower
Caution
The snowthrower adds a lot of weight to the front
of the tractor, causing poor traction and an
unstable condition which could result in a loss of
control.
Install the 100lb rear wheel weights (sold
separately).
1. Position the snowthrower on a flat surface with the
frame and lift tube extending rearward (Fig. 22).
1 2
1. Tractor
2. Snowthrower
12
3
m–7268
Figure 22
3. Lift tube
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2. Park the tractor behind the snowthrower, with the lift
tube between the front wheels (Fig. 22 and 23).
3
2
2
1
m–6622
Figure 23
1. Tractor 2. Front hitch
3. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
4. Slide the snowthrower mounting frame into the top
front hitch slot. Close and lock the front hitch (Fig. 24).
1 2
1
4
m-6927
Figure 25
1. Stop rod
2. Push nut
3. Hammer
4. Piece of wood
7. Install the stop rod into the front hitch and secure it with
a hairpin cotter pin (Fig. 26).
2
1
3
3
m–7229
Figure 24
1. Tractor
2. Front hitch
3. Snowthrower mounting
frame
5. Place one end of the stop rod on a piece of wood
(Fig. 25).
6. Using a hammer, tap the push nut onto the end of the
stop rod (Fig. 25).
m-6997
Figure 26
1. Stop rod
2. Front hitch
3. Cotter pin
8. Install the lift tube to the attachment lift with a hairpin
cotter pin (Fig. 27).
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2
1
m–7039
2
3
1. Lift spring 2. Chute control rod support
Figure 29
1
M–6998
Figure 27
1. Lift rod
2. Tractor attachment lift
3. Hairpin cotter pin
9. Open the mid-mount hitch by pulling out the J–pin and
moving the lock handle rearward (Fig. 28).
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m–6622
Figure 28
1. Front hitch
2. Mid-mount hitch
3. J–pin
4. Lock handle
11. Install the chute control rod support into the mid–mount
hitch (Fig. 30).
12.Guide the fork to capture the middle hitch rod (Fig. 30).
Note: Make sure the shaft is captured with the fork
(Fig. 30).
5
2
1
4
2
3
3
4
m–6999
Figure 30
1. Mid–mount hitch
2. Control rod support
3. Lift spring
4. Fork
5. Middle hitch rod
10.Install the closed loop end of the spring onto the chute
control rod support (Fig. 29).
13.Close the mid-mount hitch by moving the lock handle
forward and by pulling out the J–pin and locking it into
place (Fig. 28).
14.Install the lift spring into the lift tube eyebolt (Fig. 31).
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15.Adjust the eye bolt until there is 1 inch (26 mm) of the
threads past the nut (Fig. 31).
3. Adjust the snowthrower drive pulley to align the belt
and tighten the 2 square head bolts (5/16 x 1/2 inch)
into the long hub (Fig. 33).
4. Hook the other end of the spring into the belt idler arm
(Fig. 32).
4
1
2
4
1
3
2
m–7000
Figure 31
1. Lift spring
2. Lift tube
3. Eyebolt
4. 1 inch (26 mm)
Installing the Belt and Belt
Spring
1. Hook one end of the belt spring onto the snowthrower
spring peg (Fig. 32).
1
2
3
5
3
m–7001
Figure 33
1. Belt
2. Tractor clutch
3. Snowthrower frame
4. Belt idler arm
5. Square head bolts
5. Align the hood onto the pivot pegs and slide the hood to
the right side of the machine (Fig. 34).
4
1
3
3
2
5
5
Figure 32
1. Belt spring
2. Idler arm
3. Snowthrower spring peg
2. Route the belt around the clutch pulley and the
snowthrower pulleys (Fig. 33).
m–7002
3
Figure 34
1. Hood—open position
2. Engine
3. Pivot peg
4. Wire harness
5. Harness connector
6. Connect the harness and close the hood (Fig. 34).
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m–6647
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Installing the Chute Control
Rod
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Move the throttle to the fast position.
1. Slide the crank handle through the hole in the rod
support and secure the handle to the U-joint with a
hairpin cotter (1-7/8 inch) (Fig. 35).
Note: Adjust the worm gear assembly if necessary so the
handle clears the tractor hood, the teeth mesh fully, and the
chute turns freely.
4
1
2
1. Crank handle
2. Support
3
1292
Figure 35
3. U-joint
4. Hairpin cotter, 1-7/8 inch
2. Pull the power take off (PTO) to the on position
(Fig. 36).
1
Figure 36
1. PTO—Off 2. PTO—On
2
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Push the power take off (PTO) to the off position
(Fig. 36).
Using the Attachment Power
Lift
m–6524
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Operating the
Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
The PTO light, in the Indicator Module, will be on when
the ignition key is in run or the lights position and the
power take off (PTO) is engaged. When this light is on, it is
a reminder the starter will not crank and to turn the off PTO
before getting off the tractor.
The attachment power lift (Fig. 37) is used to raise and
lower attachments.
Raising Attachments
1. Turn key to the on or run position (Fig. 37).
2. Push the lift switch in the up direction to raise the
attachment lift (Fig. 37). This will lift and hold the
attachment in the up, or raised position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Turn key to the on or run position (Fig. 37).
2. Push the lift switch in the down direction to lower the
attachment lift (Fig. 37). This will lower the attachment
lift.
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1. Key
2. Lift switch —up
Figure 37
3. Lift switch —down
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Operating the Attachment Lift
Lever
The attachment lift lever (Fig. 38) is used to raise and lower
various attachments.
Raising an Attachment
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Pull the attachment lift lever rearward until the latch
locks. In this position the lift will hold the attachment in
the up, or raised position.
Lowering an Attachment
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Pull the attachment lift lever rearward, to release the lift
pressure, and push the button on top to release the latch.
Move the lift lever forward to lower the attachment.
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Figure 38
1. Lift lever 2. Button
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Danger
When the snowthrower is in operation, the
impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or
injure hands and feet.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the discharge chute.
• Stay away from the discharge and auger
openings while operating the snowthrower.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
You can rotate the discharge chute 180 degrees side to side
by turning the crank handle (Fig. 39).
You can adjust the height and distance snow is thrown by
moving the chute deflector, on top of the discharge chute,
up and down (Fig. 39).
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Figure 39
1. Discharge chute
2. Crank handle
3. Chute deflector
Tips for Throwing Snow
Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls. This
produces the best snow removal results.
Adjust the skids to match the type of surface being cleaned;
refer to Adjusting Skids.
The snowthrower is designed to clean snow down to the
contact surface, but there are times when the front of the
snowthrower may tend to ride up. If this happens, reduce
forward speed.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible, and overlap
each pass to ensure complete snow removal.
If the wheels slip, shift into a lower gear to reduce forward
speed.
Run the snowthrower for a few minutes after clearing snow
so moving parts do not freeze. Engage the PTO to clear any
remaining snow from inside the housing.
Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at too
fast a rate. If the engine slows down, reduce forward speed.
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when
throwing snow.
In wet or slushy conditions, reduce clogging of the
discharge chute by maintaining maximum engine speed and
by not overloading the engine.
In some snow and cold weather conditions, some controls
and moving parts may freeze. Therefore, when any control
becomes hard to operate, stop the machine and wait for all
moving parts to stop; then check all parts for freeze up. Do
not use excessive force trying to operate frozen controls.
Free all controls and moving parts before operating.
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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
25 hours
Pre-storage service
Fall service
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
• Grease the drive shaft bearings
• Oil the chains
• Grease the drive shaft bearings
• Oil the chains
• Check the belt for wear and cracks
• Check the scraper for wear
• Paint chipped surfaces
• Grease the drive shaft bearings
• Oil the chains
• Check the belt for wear and cracks
• Check the scraper for wear
Caution
Greasing and Lubrication
Grease and oil the machine after every 25 operating hours
or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
Oil Type: SAE 10W or 10W30.
Greasing the Snowthrower
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fittings.
4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease
into them (Fig. 40).
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Figure 40
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Oiling the Chains
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
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2. Coat the entire chain with oil and allow it to penetrate
each roller (Fig. 41 and 42).
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Figure 41
1. Drive chain
2. Rotator assembly
3. Discharge chute mounting
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3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Loosen the nuts securing skids to the housing until the
skids slide up and down easily (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1. Skid
2. Housing
3. Nut
5. Raise or lower the skids equally on both sides, to obtain
level scraping action, then tighten the nuts (Fig. 43).
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Figure 42
1. Chain housing
2. Chain
3. Sprocket
3. Place a few drops of oil on the discharge chute rotator
shaft and discharge chute mounting (Fig. 41).
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Adjusting the Skids
The distance between the scraper blade and the ground is
controlled by skids on each side of the housing. The height
can be adjusted so the scraper blade will not catch on
uneven surfaces
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
Note: On smooth, paved surfaces, the scraper blade can be
close to the surface On uneven, gravel or crushed rock
surfaces, adjust the skids to raise the scraper, to prevent
catching or picking up rocks.
Important The scraper should be higher above the
pavement if the pavement surfaces on which the
snowthrower will be used are cracked, rough or uneven.
Reversing the Scraper Blade
The scraper blade contacts the ground preventing damage
to the snowthrower housing. Periodically inspect the
scraper blade for wear. When the scraper becomes worn,
before the working surface contacts the housing, reverse the
scraper blade.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Raise the attachment lift lever and support the housing
off the ground; refer to Raising Attachments.
4. Remove the nuts, washers, carriage bolts, and scraper
blade (Fig. 44).
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Figure 44
1. Nut
2. Washer
3. Carriage bolt
4. Scraper blade
5. Reverse the scraper blade and install it with previously
removed hardware (Fig. 44).
Adjusting the Chains
Check the drive chain tension after every 25 operating
hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Adjustment as
necessary to maintain proper tension.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Loosen the bolt that secures the idler sprocket to the left
side of the housing (Fig. 45 and 46).
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Figure 46
1. Idler sprocket bolt 2. Adjustment slot
4. Slide the idler sprocket in the adjustment slot until the
chain is snug, but not tight (Fig. 45 and 46).
5. Tighten the idler sprocket securely.
Important Do not overtighten the chains or excessive
wear will occur.
Removing the Snowthrower
Note: Save all hardware use when removing the
snowthrower.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
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Figure 45
1. Idler sprocket bolt 2. Adjustment slot
3. Raise the attachment to the transport position.
4. Remove the hairpin cotter at the U-joint and slide the
crank handle out of the support (Fig. 47).
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7. Remove the lift spring from the lift tube eyebolt
(Fig. 49).
2
3
Figure 47
1. Crank handle
2. Support
3. U-joint
4. Hairpin cotter
5. Pull on the drive belt idler pulley to relax the belt
tension and remove the drive belt from the tractor
clutch (Fig. 48).
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Figure 49
1. Lift spring 2. Lift tube eyebolt
8. Remove the lift tube from the attachment lift by
removing hairpin cotter pin (Fig. 50).
Figure 48
1. Belt
2. Tractor clutch
3. Snowthrower frame
4. Belt idler arm
6. Loosen the eye bolt attached to the lift tube (Fig. 49).
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3
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Figure 50
1. Lift tube
2. Tractor attachment lift
3. Hairpin cotter pin
9. Open the mid-mount hitch by pulling out the J–pin and
moving the lock handle rearward (Fig. 51).
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4
2
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Figure 51
1. Front hitch
2. Mid-mount hitch
3. J–pin
4. Lock handle
10.Remove the the chute control rod support from the
mid–mount hitch (Fig. 52).
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Figure 52
1. Mid–mount hitch
2. Control rod support
3. Lift spring
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Figure 53
1. Stop rod
2. Front hitch
3. Cotter pin
12.Open the front hitch on the tractor (Fig. 54)
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Figure 54
1. Tractor 2. Front hitch
11. Remove the stop rod from the front hitch by removing
the hairpin cotter pin (Fig. 53).
13.Slide the snowthrower out from the front hitch
(Fig. 55).
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Figure 55
1. Tractor
2. Front hitch
3. Snowthrower mounting
frame
Storage
1. Before long term storage, wash the machine with mild
detergent and water to remove dirt and grime from the
entire machine.
2. Check the condition of the scraper blade; refer to
Reversing the Scraper Blade, page 20.
3. Check the condition of the snowthrower belt and drive
chain.
4. Grease and oil the snowthrower; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication, page 19.
5. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
6. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Coat the inside of the auger housing and discharge
chute with automotive wax to prevent rust and reduce
the sticking of snow to these surfaces.
8. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Snow does not discharge
Auger does not rotate.
Abnormal vibration.
1. The discharge chute is
plugged.
2. The auger does not rotate. 2. Refer to Auger does not rotate.
3. Auger speed too low. 3. Move the throttle to Fast.
4. Forward speed too slow. 4. Increase ground speed.
1. Snow is frozen to the auger or
housing.
2. The drive belt tension is low. 2. Adjust the belt tension.
3. The drive belt is worn, loose or
broken.
4. The drive belt is off the pulley. 4. Install the drive belt and check
5. The drive chain is broken. 5. Replace or repair the chain.
1. Snow is frozen to the auger. 1. Scrape snow off with stick.
2. The drive belt is off a pulley. 2. Install the drive belt and check
3. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Clean the chute with a stick.
1. Scrape snow off with a stick.
3. Install a new drive belt.
the idler pulley for correct
position.
the idler pulley for correct
position.
3. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
4. Loose engine pulley, idler, or
snowthrower pulley.
5. The engine pulley is damaged. 5. Contact your Authorized
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
Service Dealer.
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