Agri-Fab LST42D User manual

Model No.
LST42D
OWNERS
MANUAL
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42320 (06/16/11)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES................................................................................................................................................................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART......................................................................................................................................... 4
CARTON CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................................ 27
STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................ 28
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION............................................................................................................................. 30,32,34
REPAIR PARTS LIST................................................................................................................................................ 31,33,34
SLOPE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................................................................................................................BACK COVER
IMPORTANT:
Rear wheel weights and tire chains are required to provide extra traction and
stabilitywhenusingthissnowthrowerattachment.Theseitemsareavailable
where you purchased your tractor.
WHEEL WEIGHTS TIRE CHAINS

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SAFETY
Readandunderstandtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeusing.
Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,especiallysmallchildrenandpets.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareatobeclearedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects.Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyoneinfrontofthe
snow thrower.
Do not place hands near rotating parts. Keep clear of the
dischargeopeningatalltimes.
Do not place feet near rotating parts.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
proper instruction.
• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
starting engine.
• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winteroutergarments.
• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove
thefuelcaporllthefueltankwhiletheengine
isrunningorhot.Donotllthefueltankindoors.
Gasolineisanextremelyammablefuel.
• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto
clearthetypesurfaceitwillbeusedon.
• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithoutwheelweights
attached to the tractor.
• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduring
operationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.
• Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep
clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
thewirefromthesparkplugandthenthoroughly
inspectthesnowthrowerfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnow
thrower.
• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineimmediatelyandcheckforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingthesnowthroweror
makinganyadjustmentsorinspections.
• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit
unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleveror
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethekey.
• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain
allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
accidental starting.
• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting
thesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Openthe
outsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.
• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.Refertothe
slopeguideonpage35ofthismanual.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass
enclosures,automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs
etc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnowthrower
discharge angle.
• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintosnowathighspeeds.
• Donotoverloadthesnowthrowercapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathightransport
speedonslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecare
whenbackingup.
• Watchfortrafcandstayalertwhencrossingor
operating near roadways.
• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhen
transporting or when not in use.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel
weights,counterweights,cabsetc.)
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility.
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E
BDG
HIK
O
F
X
U
Y
C
W
L
Q
S,T
R
Z
KK
EE
N
CC
BB
AA
NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
DD
M
J
JJ
FF GG
II
V
P
HH
A
LL
NN
MM
46938
43084
43182
43661
47631
47630 43350
44215
43682
44326
43080
48106
49933
710-0890A
43003 43088 43081
R19172410
47605, 43070 44695
43082
47810
47572
46584
47598
46959 731-0851A 711-0198
43055 43038
1643-60
23727
46963
726-0178
47788
47134 43343
48883
25780
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
U 2 Bowed Washer
V 6 Flanged Nut, 1/4"
W 1 Flanged Nut, 5/16"
X 10 Flanged Nut, 3/8"
 Y 17 NylockNut,5/16"(2spareparts)
 Z 2 HexLockNut,3/8"
AA 1 Spring
BB 3 Chute Keeper
CC 1 Trunnion
DD 2 Hairpin Cotter, 5/64"
EE 4 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
FF 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
 GG 2 LockPin
HH 1 Plastic Cap
II 2 Nylon Tie
JJ 2 Chain, Tensioning
 KK 2 TailReector
 LL 1 SmallSpacer
MM 1 Large Spacer
NN 1 Pulley
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 3/4"
D 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
 E 6 HexBolt,3/8"x1"(ThreadForming)
 F 2 HexBolt,5/16"x3/4"(ThreadForming)
G 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
H 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
I 2 Carriage Bolt , 5/16" x 1-1/4"
J 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
K 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
L 4 Shoulder Bolt
M 2 Shoulder Bolt
N 2 Shear Bolt (spare parts)
 O 7 LockWasher,3/8"
P 7 Washer, 1/4"
Q 6 Washer, 5/16"
R 8 Washer, 1/2"
S 1 Washer, 3/8" (Thin)
T 3 Washer, 3/8"

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CARTON CONTENTS
1. SuspensionArms(2)
2. Left Hand Side Plate
3. Right Hand Side Plate
4. Anti-rotationBracket
5. EngagementRod(Notusedonsomemodels)
6. EnginePulleyKeeper(Notusedonsomemodels)
7. ChuteCrankRodAssembly
8. SupportTube,CrankRod
9. LiftHandleandCable
10. CableBracket
11. L.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)
12. R.H.HangerBracket(OutsideMounting)
13. ClutchIdlerAssembly
14. V-Belt, Drive (Short) #46989
15 V-Belt, Drive (Long) #48138
16. V-Belt,Auger(AttachedtoHousingAssembly)
17. ChuteandControlCableAssembly
18. HousingAssembly
19. L.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)
20. R.H.HangerBracket(InsideMounting)
 HardwarePackage(StoredinsidePlasticKeg)
14
1245
6
12
9
8
10
20
19
11
17
16
15
18
13
7
3
47043
46948
24558
65450
65367
24394
25678
25679
64452
64451
46989
48138
47846

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• Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthe
carton. 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be
neededforyourparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmay
bediscardedafteryouhavecompletedassemblyand
checkedoperationofunit.DO NOT DISCARD the two
spareshearbolts(N)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y).Referto
theServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage27.
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 REQUIRED
General Purpose Grease
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Beforeperformingtheseinstructions,refertotheService
andAdjustmentssectionofyourtractorowner'smanual
forspecicsafetyinstructions.
• Allowengine,muferandexhaustdeectortocool
beforebeginning.
• Removeanyfrontorrearattachmentwhichis
mountedtoyourtractor.
•Removethemowerdeck.Refertoyourtractorowner's
manualforremovalinstructions.Markalllooseparts
andsaveforreassembly.
• Removethetractorhood.Refertoyourtractorowner's
manualforremovalinstructions.
CAUTION: Before starting to assemblethe
snowthrower,removethesparkplugwire(s),
settheparkingbrakeandremovethe key
fromthetractorignition.
FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
IMPORTANT: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) side
ofthetractoraredeterminedfromtheoperatorsposition
while 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)
• Removethebrowningshieldfromthefrontofthe
tractorasshown.Holdontotheshieldasyouremove
thesecondscrewtopreventitfromfalling.
• Besuretoreinstallthebrowningshieldwhenso
instructed in step 3.
IDENTIFY YOU TRACTOR
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Lookunderthefrontofyourtractor.Ifthereisasingle
mowerdecksuspensionbracketlocatedunderneath
themiddleofthefrontaxle,continueontostep
2. 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
withdualsuspensionbrackets.
ASSEMBLY

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
•Assembleashoulderbolt(L)anda3/8"washer(T)to
the outside of R.H. side plate, securing it with a 3/8"
angednut(X).RepeatforL.H.sideplate.
FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (J) ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
(4) 1/2" WASHERS (R)
(3) 3/8" FLANGE NUTS (X)
(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLTS (G)
SEE NOTE
3/8" WASHER (T)
SHOULDER
BOLT (L)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
INSTALL SIDE PLATES
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothe
frontthreeholesinthetractorframeusingthree3/8"
x1"carriagebolts(G),three1/2"washers(R)(see
note)andthree3/8"angenuts(X). For the rear hole,
usea5/16"x1"carriagebolt(J),a1/2"washer(R)
anda5/16"nylocknut(Y). Place the 1/2" washers (R)
betweenthetractorframeandthesideplate.Repeat
for L.H. side plate.
• Reinstallthebrowningshieldontothetractorframe
using the original screws.
NOTE:Ifthereisanenginemountingplate(shownwith
dottedlines)leavethe1/2washerofftheboltthatgoes
through the plate.
INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER
BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•Removethebolt,ifpresent,intheholedirectlybehind
thebrakerodontheleftsideofthetractorframe.
• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(tubefacingout)tothe
holeusinga5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt(F).
• Installaroundheadshoulderbolt(M)intothehole
thatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.
Secureitwitha3/8"angenut(X)ontheinsideofthe
frame.
FIGURE 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (F)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
BRAKE ROD
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
SHOULDER
BOLT (M)
5/16" x 3/4" SELF
THREADING BOLT (F)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
RIGHT END OF
BRAKE ROD
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
SHOULDER
BOLT (M)
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
•Removethebracket,ifpresent,fromtheholedirectly
behindtheendofthebrakerodontherightsideof
thetractorframe.Storethebracketandbolt.
• AttachtheR.H.HangerBrackettotheholeusinga
5/16"x3/4"selfthreadingbolt(F).
• Installaroundheadshoulderbolt(M)intothehole
thatis9-1/2"totherearoftheboltyoujustinstalled.
Secureitwitha3/8"angenut(X)ontheinsideofthe
frame.
FIGURE 6 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

9
3/8" X 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT
(A)
LARGE SPACER (MM)
PULLEY (NN)
3/8" LOCKWASHER (O)
3/8" HEX LOCK NUT (Z) 3/8"
WASHER (T)
LONG END
OF HUB
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• Attachthepulley(longendofhubfacingdown)and
the large spacer (MM) to the hole shown in the clutch/
idlerassembly.Usea3/8"x3-1/4"hexbolt(A),a3/8"
washer(T),a3/8"lockwasher(O)anda3/8"hexlock
nut (Z).
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 9
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
• Attachthecablebrackettotheslotshowninthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusinga5/16"x3/4"carriage
bolt(K)anda5/16"nylocknut(Y).Placetheboltin
thefrontholeofthebracketandintheendoftheslot
closest to the pulley. Do not tighten yet.
CABLE
BRACKET
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
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
HEX BOLTS
(#48138)
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEYS
STOP
Didyouselectthecorrectdrivebeltforyour
tractor?Usingthewronglengthbeltmay
causeprematurebearingorbeltfailure.
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith
yoursnowthrower.Tractorswithmanualattachment
clutchesandsinglefrontdecksuspensionbracketsuse
the56"drivebeltwith#48138 printed on the outside of
thebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelt.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeatsideofthebeltagainstthe
pulley.Retightenthehexbolt.
• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingit
betweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.
Placethebelttotheinsideoftheotheratidlerpulley.
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C) TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
FIGURE 8
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotherearofthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts
(C)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y)foreacharm.Placethe
armsontheoutsideoftheframewiththenotchesto
the rear.
• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownand
attachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.

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PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use this hole)
SHOULDER
BOLT (M)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
NYLON TIE (II)
MOWER
CLUTCH
CABLE
FIGURE 12 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyrst
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idlerassembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedinsidethe
enginepulleybeltkeeper(s)andbetweenthelarge
pulleyandthekeeperboltnexttoit.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltoutsideof
theenginepulleykeepersoroutsideofthekeeperbolt
next 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
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
KEEPER BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 11
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN
SPACER
1/4" WASHER
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
CABLE
BRACKET
GROOVE
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
1/4" WASHER (P)
SPACER (LL)
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
CABLE
BRACKET
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.
Hookthenotchedsuspensionarmsontothetwo
shoulderbolts(M)assembledtotheoutsideofthe
tractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyandattach
ittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivot
lockpins(GG)and1/8"hairpincotters(EE).
• Looselyattachthemowerclutchcabletotheleftside
ofthetractorframewithanylontie(II).Do not pull
thenylontiecompletelytight.Thecablemayneedto
beremovedfromthenylontiewhenusingthemower
deck.
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
• Findthecableclipthatisattachedtotheleftside
ofthetractorframeunderneaththefootrest.Open
theclipandremovethemowerclutchcable.Do not
removetheclipfromthetractorframe.Thecable
reattachestotheclipwhenusingthemowerdeck.
• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto
the disengaged position.
• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyontheoorontheleft
side of the tractor.
• Attachthetractor'smowerclutchcabletothecable
bracketontheclutch/idlerassembly.Securethecable
housingguide(groovedown)tothecablebracket
using the original collar and a 5/64" hair cotter pin (DD).
• Placeaspacer(LL)ontheweldedpinontheidler
arm.Hooktheendoftheclutchcablespringoverthe
pin and secure it with a 1/4" washer (P) and a 5/64"
hair cotter pin (DD).
• Aligncablebracketwithweldedpinandtightenthe
nutassembledinstep9.

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THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN
ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotherearofthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts
(C)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y)foreacharm.Placethe
armsontheoutsideoftheframewiththenotchesto
the rear.
• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownand
attachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.
FIGURE 14 FIGURE 16 VIEW OF BOTTOM
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Hookoneendofthespringsuppliedinthepartsbag
throughtheendlinkofthetensioningchain.
• Withtheclutch/idlerassemblyturnedupsidedown,
hooktheotherendofthespringontotheendofthe
boltandnutwhichsecuretheidlerpulleytotheupper
idlerarm.Assemblea3/8"hexlocknut(Z)ontothe
boltandnut,leavingenoughgapbetweenthenutsfor
the spring to pivot freely.
• Attacha3/32"hairpincotter(FF)tothechain,placing
itinthefthlinkfromthespring.
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (FF)
5TH LINK
LEFT
SIDE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (Z)
SPRING
RIGHT
SIDE
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyupsidedownandplace
the second tensioning chain (JJ) through the left front
hole.
FIGURE 15
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
LEFT FRONT HOLE
STEP 17: (SEE TABLE 1)
•Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith
yoursnowthrower.Usethetablebelowtoselect
thecorrectdrivebeltforyourtypetractor.Thepart
numberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.
• Setasidethebeltthatisnotforyourtractortoavoid
accidentally 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
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(GT) Garden Tractor 48", 54" Electric
TABLE 1
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C) TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)

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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe.
Hookthenotchedsuspensionarmsontothetwo
shoulderbolts(M)assembledtotheoutsideofthe
tractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyandattach
ittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusingtwopivot
lockpins(GG)and1/8"hairpincotters(EE).
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole) SHOULDER
BOLT (M)
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyrst
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idlerassembly.Placethebelttotheinsideoftheidler
pulleyandthebeltkeeperboltlocatedbesidethe
large pulley.
• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftside
tensioning chain (JJ) out as far as the 3/32" hairpin
cotter in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this
positionbyinsertinga1/8"hairpincotter(EE)through
the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethedrivebeltaroundthe
outsideofthekeeperboltbesidethelargepulley.
• Go to step 48 on page 21.
FIGURE 19 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
ENGINE
PULLEY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
CHAIN (JJ)
(L.H. SIDE)
FIGURE 17
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeatsideofthebeltagainstthe
pulley.Retightenthehexbolt.
• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingit
betweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.
STOP
Didyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltfor
yourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbelt
maycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY

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STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 21)
• FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothe
frontthreeholesshowninthetractorframeusing
three3/8"x1"threadformingbolts(E),three3/8"
lockwashers(O)andone1/2"washer(R)placedon
thethirdboltasashimbetweenthesideplateand
theframe.Tightenallbolts.RepeatfortheL.H.side.
NOTE:Ifyouinstalledaboltinthefourthholeinstep21,
assemblea5/16"angenut(W)ontotheboltafterthe
side plate is installed.
• Go to step 25 on this page.
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS (E)
5/16" FLANGED
NUT (W)
(SEE NOTE) (3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (O)
1/2" WASHER (R)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (J)
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 21 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REMOVE BOLTS
IF PRESENT
FIGURE 22 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 23: (SEE FIGURE 22)
•Removeanyboltsfoundintheholesshown.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20)
•Removeboltsfromfrontthreeholesshown.
• Ifaboltispresentinthefourthhole,replaceitwitha
5/16"x1"carriagebolt(J)withoutanut.Thebracket
fastenedtoinsideofframemustremaininplace.
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REPLACE BOLT
(IF PRESENT)
REMOVE BOLTS
(IF PRESENT)
FIGURE 20 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
Ifyourtractorresemblesgure20,startwithstep21.
Ifyourtractorresemblesgure22,startwithstep23.
STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24)
•Assembleashoulderbolt(L)anda3/8"washer(T)to
theoutsideofeachsideplate,securingthemwitha
3/8"angednut(X).
FIGURE 24 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
3/8" WASHER (T)
SHOULDER
BOLT (L)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
STEP 24: (SEE FIGURE 23)
•FastentheR.H.SidePlate(bendfacingout)tothe
threeholesshowninthetractorframe.Usethree3/8"
x1"threadformingbolts(E),3/8"lockwashers(O)
and1/2"washers(R).Usethe1/2"washersasshims
betweentheSidePlateandthetractorframe.Tighten
allboltsandrepeatfortheL.H.side.
NOTE:Iftheboltinsertsfreelyintothefronthole,assemble
a3/8"angednut(X)ontothebolt.
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS (E)
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (O)
3/8" FLANGED NUT (X)
(SEE NOTE)
(3) 1/2" WASHERS (R)
FIGURE 23 RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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FIGURE 28 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
INSTALLING HANGER BRACKETS
Forbetterclearance,lowerthetractor'ssuspensionarms
usingtheattachmentliftlever.
STEP 26: (SEE FIGURE 25 or 26)
On Tractors With Foot Rest Brackets
•RemovetheboltandnutthatfastentheL.H.andR.H.
footrestbracketstotheframe.
• AttachtheL.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")tothe
insideofthetractorframeusingtwo3/8"x1"carriage
bolts(G)and3/8"angednuts(X).Boltheadsgoon
insideoftractorframe.RepeatfortheR.H.side.
FIGURE 26 LEFT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 25 LEFT SIDE VIEW
On Tractors Without Foot Rest Brackets
• Findtheemptyholebeneaththefootrest.Attachthe
L.H.HangerBracket(marked"L")totheinsideofthe
frameusinga3/8"x1"carriagebolt(G)anda3/8"
angednut(X).Boltheadgoesoninsideoftractor
frame.RepeatfortheR.H.side.
STEP 28: (SEE FIGURE 28)
• Assembleashoulderbolt(L)and3/8"angednut(X)
totheR.H.sideofthetractorframe,usingtherst
emptyholetotherearoftheR.H.hangerbracket.Bolt
goesoninsideofframe.
FIGURE 27 LEFT SIDE VIEW
INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS
STEP 27: (SEE FIGURE 27)
• Removethebolt,washerandnutwhichfastenthe
swaybarbrackettotheL.H.sideofthetractorframe.
Replacewithashoulderbolt(L)anda3/8"anged
nut(X).Boltgoesoninsideofframe.
BOLT REMOVED
FROM THIS HOLE
SWAY BAR
BRACKET
SHOULDER BOLT (L)
3/8"
FLANGED
NUT (X)
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (G)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
SUSPENSION ARM
SHOULDER BOLT (L)
3/8"
FLANGED
NUT (X)
R.H. HANGER BRACKET
BOLT REMOVED
FROM THIS HOLE
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (K)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
SUSPENSION ARM

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INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler
assemblytotractorswithattachmentclutchesthatare
eitherrodoperated(p.15),cableoperated(p.17)or
electric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your
tractor.
ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
STEP 29: (SEE FIGURE 29)
• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto
the disengaged (down) position.
• Screwthetrunnion(CC)ontotheendofthesnow
throwerengagementrod.
• Locatetheclutcharm(wherethemowerclutchrod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor,justtotheinsideofthesuspensionarm.If
there is an extension attached to the clutch lever, the
extension,boltandnutmustberemovedandstored
withthemowerdeck.
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension to the clutch
leverbeforereinstallingthemowerdeck.
• Positiontheengagementrodtotheinsideofthe
clutcharmandinsertthedrilledendoftherod
throughthearm.Securewitha5/64"hairpincotter
(DD).
FIGURE 29 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
ENGAGEMENT ROD
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER (DD)
TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM
SUSPENSION ARM
TRUNNION (CC)
REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)
STEP 30: (SEE FIGURE 30)
• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotheinsideofthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts
(C),5/16"washers(Q)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y)for
eacharm.Placethewashersbetweenthearmsand
theassemblyframe.
• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownand
attachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.
FIGURE 30
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
5/16" WASHER (Q)
FIGURE 31
STOP
Didyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltfor
yourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbelt
maycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
(#46989)
STEP 31: (SEE FIGURE 31)
• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith
yoursnowthrower.Tractorswithmanualattachment
clutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsuse
the55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside
ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelt.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeatsideofthebeltagainstthe
pulley.Retightenthehexbolt.
• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingit
betweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

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FIGURE 33 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 32 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
ENGAGEMENT
ROD
STEP 33: (SEE FIGURE 33)
• Makesuretheattachmentclutchleveronthedash
panel is in the disengaged (down) position.
• Pivottheupperidlerarmsothatitrestsagainstthe
stopboltandispointingtowardthefrontasshown.
Screw the trunnion (CC) along the threads of the
engagementroduntilitisalignedatthefrontendof
theidlerarmslot.Attachthetrunnion(CC)totheslot
using the 3/8" thin washer (S) and a 5/64" hairpin
cotter (DD).
• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideof
thetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnut
thatsecurethekeeper.Attachthenewpulleykeeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt,washerandnut.
NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwitha
pulleykeeperthatisidenticaltothenewonesupplied.
IDLER ARM
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER (DD)
TRUNNION (CC)
STOP BOLT
3/8" THIN
WASHER (S)
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
STEP 34: (SEE FIGURE 34)
• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/
idlerassembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinside
oftheenginepulleykeeper,theidlerpulleyandthe
keeperboltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundthe
outsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.
• Go to step 48 on page 21.
FIGURE 34 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
Left Side
of Tractor
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
STEP 32: (SEE FIGURE 32)
• Besuretoliftupthefrontendoftheengagementrod
asshownwhenperformingthenextoperation.You
cantemporarilysupporttherodusingarubberband
tiedtotheenginepulleykeeper.
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe
asfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedarmsonto
thetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinside
ofthetractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyand
attachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusing
twopivotlockpins(GG)and1/8"hairpincotters(EE).

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FIGURE 36
FIGURE 38
STEP 36: (SEE FIGURE 36)
• Assemblethecablebrackettotheclutch/idler
assemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"carriagebolts(K)and
5/16"nylocknuts(Y).Usethetwofrontholesinthe
cablebracketifyourtractorhasa42"mowerdeck.
Usethetworearholesifyourtractorhasa46"mower
deck.
STEP 38: (SEE FIGURE 38)
• Movetheattachmentclutchleveronthedashpanelto
the disengaged (down) position.
• Placetheclutch/idlerassemblyontheoorontheright
side of the tractor.
• Attachthetractor'sclutchcabletothecablebracket.
Securethecablehousingguide(groovedown)tothe
cablebracketusingtheoriginalcollaranda5/64"hair
cotter pin (DD).
• Placeaspacer(LL)ontheweldedpinontheidlerarm.
Hooktheendoftheclutchspringoverthepinand
secure it with a 1/4" washer (P) and a 5/64" hair cotter
pin (DD).
CABLE
BRACKET
5/16" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
42"
DECKS
46"
DECKS
TRACTOR'S
CLUTCH CABLE
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
1/4" WASHER (P)
SPACER (LL)
5/64" HAIR
COTTER PIN (DD)
STEP 35: (SEE FIGURE 35)
• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotherearofthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts
(C),5/16"washer(Q)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y)for
eacharm.Placethearmsontheoutsideoftheframe
with the notches to the rear.
• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownand
attachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.
FIGURE 35
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
5/16" WASHER (Q)
CABLE OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
FIGURE 37
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
(#46989)
STEP 37: (SEE FIGURE 37)
• Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith
yoursnowthrower.Tractorswithmanualattachment
clutchesanddualfrontdecksuspensionbracketsuse
the55"drivebeltwith#46989 printed on the outside
ofthebelt.DO NOT USEtheotherbelt.
STOP
Didyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltfor
yourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbelt
maycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeatsideofthebeltagainstthe
pulley.Retightenthehexbolt.
• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingit
betweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.

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FIGURE 40 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 39
STEP 40: (SEE FIGURE 40)
• Assembletheshort"V"beltontotheenginepulley
and then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideofthe
enginepulleykeeper,theidlerpulleyandthekeeper
boltlocatedbesidethelargepulley.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundthe
outsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.
• Go to step 48 on page 21.
STEP 39: (SEE FIGURE 39)
• Removetheenginepulleykeeperfromthesideof
thetractorframebyremovingthewasherandnut
thatsecurethekeeper.Attachthenewpulleykeeper
supplied with the snow thrower, reusing the original
bolt,washerandnut.
NOTE:Sometractorsmayalreadybeequippedwitha
pulleykeeperthatisidenticaltothenewonesupplied.
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe
asfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedarmsonto
thetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinside
ofthetractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyand
attachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusing
twopivotlockpins(GG)and1/8"hairpincotters(EE).
NEW ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER WITH
ORIGINAL BOLT, NUT AND WASHER
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
ENGINE
PULLEY
KEEPER
Left Side
of Tractor
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY

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ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCHES
FIGURE 42
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
LEFT FRONT HOLE
FIGURE 43 VIEW OF BOTTOM
STEP 43: (SEE FIGURE 43)
• Hookthespringfromthepartsbagthroughtheendof
the tensioning chain.
• Hooktheotherendofthespringontothebottomof
theboltandnutwhichsecuretheidlerpulleytothe
upperidlerarm.Holdtheboltheadandassemblea
3/8"hexlocknut(Z)ontothebolt,leavingenough
spaceforthespringtopivotfreelybetweenthetwo
nuts.
• Attacha3/32"hairpincotter(FF)tothechain,placing
itinthefthlinkfromthespring.
CHAIN
(L.H. SIDE)
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN (FF)
5TH LINK
LEFT
SIDE
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT (Z)
SPRING
RIGHT
SIDE
ATTACH
SPRING
HERE
STEP 44: (SEE TABLE 2)
•Twodifferentlengthdrivebeltsareincludedwith
yoursnowthrower.Usethetablebelowtoselect
thecorrectdrivebeltforyourtypetractor.Thepart
numberisprintedontheoutsideofthebelt.
• Setasidethebeltthatisnotforyourtractortoavoid
accidentally using it.
55" BELT (PART #46989)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
56" BELT (PART #48138)
TRACTOR TYPE DECK SIZE CLUTCH TYPE
(LT) Lawn Tractor 48" Electric
(LT) Lawn Tractor 38", 42", 46" Electric
TABLE 2
STEP 41: (SEE FIGURE 41)
• Attachthetwosuspensionarmstotherearofthe
clutch/idlerassemblyusingtwo5/16"x3/4"hexbolts
(C),5/16"washer(Q)and5/16"nylocknuts(Y)for
eacharm.Placethearmsontheoutsideoftheframe
with the notches to the rear.
• Insertatensioningchainthroughtheholeshownand
attachtheendlinktothespringontheloweridlerarm.
FIGURE 41
STEP 42: (SEE FIGURE 42)
• Pacetheextratensioningchain(JJ)throughtheleft
frontholeintheclutch/idlerassemblyandthenturn
theassemblyupsidedown.
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
TENSIONING CHAIN (JJ)
5/16" WASHER (Q)

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FIGURE 46 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (EE)
ENGINE
PULLEY
ENGINE
PULLEY
Left Side
of Tractor
KEEPER
BOLT
IDLER
PULLEY
STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)
• Assemblethedrivebeltontotheenginepulleyand
then onto the large pulley on top of the clutch/idler
assembly.Thebeltmustbeplacedtotheinsideof
theidlerpulleyandthekeeperboltlocatedbesidethe
large pulley.
• Placetensiononthebeltbypullingtheleftside
tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32" hairpin cotter
(FF)willallow.Securethechaininthispositionby
inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (EE) through the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Notassemblethe"V"beltaroundthe
outsideoftheenginepulleykeeperorthekeeperbolt.
STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45)
• Attachtheclutch/idlerassemblytothetractorframe
asfollows.Hooktheassembly'snotchedarmsonto
thetwoshoulderboltsyouassembledtotheinside
ofthetractorframe.Liftthefrontoftheassemblyand
attachittotheR.H.andL.H.hangerbracketsusing
twopivotlockpins(GG)and1/8"hairpincotters(EE).
FIGURE 45 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
PIVOT LOCK PIN (GG)
(use second hole)
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER (EE)
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
FIGURE 44
STOP
Didyouchoosethecorrectdrivebeltfor
yourtractor?Usingthewronglengthbelt
maycauseprematurebearingorbeltfailure.
STEP 45: (SEE FIGURE 44)
• Turntheclutch/idlerassemblyrightsideup.
• Slightlyloosenthehexboltnexttotheatidlerpulley.
Installthedrivebeltdownbetweenthehexboltandthe
atidlerpulleywiththeatsideofthebeltagainstthe
pulley.Retightenthehexbolt.
• Loopthebeltaroundthelargev-pulley,placingit
betweenthev-pulleyandthehexboltnexttothepulley.
Placethebelttotheinsideoftheotheratidlerpulley.