44 ” Snowthrower
FORM NO. 3321–127
MODEL NO. 79366
MODEL NO. 71505006
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ADDENDUM
This document contains additional assembly procedures for installing the snowthrower. Perform these
procedures in place of step 1 under Assemble the Frame in the Installation chapter of your Operator’s Manual.
Assembling the Frame
2. Position the chain around the sprockets as shown
in Figure 2.
1. Slide the frame assembly over the auger housing
(Fig. 1).
2. Secure the crank support bracket to the upper left
holes in the auger housing and frame assembly,
using (2) 3/8” x 1” bolts, (2) 3/8” lock washers,
and (2) 3/8” flat washers (Fig.1).
3. Finish securing the union of the auger housing
3. Slide the idler sprocket in the adjustment slot
until the chain is snug, but not tight (1/8” to 1/2”
deflection of the chain in the area indicated in
Figure 2) and torque the bolt securing the
sprocket to 67 to 83 ft lbs (90.8 to 112.5 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the chain
or excessive wear will occur.
and the frame assembly, using (6) 3/8” x 3/4”
bolts and (6) 3/8” lock washers (Fig. 1).
5
7
4
2
6
3
4
m–3794
4
1
m–3795
2
3
1
Figure 1
1. Auger housing
2. Frame assembly
3. Bolt, 3/8” x 1”
4. Lock washer, 3/8”
5. Crank support bracket
6. Flat washer, 3/8”
7. Bolt, 3/8” x 3/4”
Installing the Drive Chain
1. Loosen the bolt securing the idler sprocket
(Fig. 2).
Note: Do not let the sprocket fall out of the
adjustment slot.
Figure 2
1. Drive chain
2. Idler sprocket
3. Adjustment slot
4. Test deflection here
Assembling Support Braces
1. Thread the adjusters into the (2) support braces
(Fig. 3).
2
m–3796
Figure 3
1. Support brace 2. Adjuster
1