Classic Accessories Deluxe Snow Thrower Cab User guide

Snow Thrower Cab
Deluxe
CLASSIC
Assembly and Care
Instructions

Before you begin please unpack the carton and check that you have all your parts.
Key QTY Description (Parts not shown at proportional size)
1 2 Horizontal Mounting Bars
2 2 Frame Supports w/ end caps
3 2 Ribs, Lower (marked LF on front side and LB on Back side)
4 2 Ribs, Upper Back (marked UB)
5 2 Ribs, Upper Front (marked UF)
6 1 Counter Weight Sand Bag
7 1 Sand Bag Bracket
8 1 Cab Cover
2
Deluxe Snow Thrower Cab
Assembly and Care Instructions

3
Key Qty Description
A 2 Capscrew, 1/4"-20 x
1" hex
B 5
Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex
C 4 Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4"
D 4 Bolt, 5/16" x 2-3/4"
E 4 Bolt, 5/16" x 3-1/4"
F 11 Locknut, 1/4"-20
G 4 Locknut, 5/16"-18
H 2 Capscrew
5/16" x 1-1/4" hex
(Sand bag clamps)
I 1 Vinyl Cap, 1/4" x 1 1/2"
4J 4 U-clamp, 3/4"
K 2 Cover Plugs, 3/4" round
L 2 Frame Pin, 1-1/4" x 1/4" dia.
4AA 4 U-clamp, 1-1/16"
4BB 4 U-clamp, 1-1/8"
4CC 4 U-clamp, 1-1/4"
4DD 4 U-clamp, 1-5/16"
Hardware (shown about actual size)
Hardware Package contents
A
B
C
D
E
FG
H
I
K
L
4
AA
4J
Please note: Some parts listed may not be used during
installation. The parts that are used is dependent on the
model of your snow thrower.
4
BB
4
CC
4
DD

4
Overall Assembly
Frame Assembly Sandbag (counterweight)
Assembly
Cover
8
6
7
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
2
2
2
2
1
1

5
WARNING Read Before Assembly
Storage Instructions
WARRANTY
• The cab will NOT protect against noise,
engine exhaust, chemicals, collision, roll-over
or other accidents.
• NEVER operate any snow thrower in a
confined area without ventilation.
• Operating a snow thrower with this cab
will restrict your field of vision.
• The cab adds height to your snow thrower
so watch carefully for tree limbs or other
items overhead that you could previously
go under without a cab.
• NEVER use your snow thrower and cab
without the sand bag counterweight.
The cab adds weight to the handlebars
and without the counterweight you could
tip your snow thrower.
Store in a clean dry place. Never store a wet
cover in an enclosed area as it can become
mildewed.
Avoid folding the plastic windows of the
cover for long periods.
Your Classic Deluxe Snow Thrower Cab
is factory warranted for workmanship and
materials for two years from the date of
purchase.
This warranty assumes normal use and
conditions and does not include rental use.
ALWAYS remove the cover before transporting
your snow thrower on a truck or trailer. Use
during transportation will invalidate your
warranty.
Periodically check all bolts to see that they
are tight. If one or more bolts come loose,
failure of cab parts may occur.
Don't clean the plastic windows when they
are dry—you can scratch them.
The best way to clean your windows is to
hose them with water and rub them with your
bare hands. Liquid soap may be used.
During freezing weather an automotive
windshield solvent and a soft cloth will work
(don't use your bare hands with the solvent).
Fabric areas of the cab may be washed
with a rag. Don't use soap as it may remove
protective coatings added by the factory.
IMPORTANT Maintenance Instructions
22640 68th Ave S. Tel: [phone]
Kent, WA, USA 98032 Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Classic Accessories, Inc

Your snow thrower must be OFF
and COOL before you install your
cab.
TOOLS NEEDED:
• One tape measure
• One 10" adjustable wrench
Either (your choice)
• One 7/16" wrench or socket and one
1/2" wrench or socket or
• Another adjustable wrench
(You may find it easier to use at least
one socket wrench for leverage as the
lock nuts are designed to fit tightly)
• 13 – 15 lbs. of sand or non-clumping
cat litter
Step 1: Assemble the sand bag
Lay the empty counterweight sand bag [6]
down as shown.
Insert one end of the sand bag bracket [7]
rod into one of the small pockets by the snap
tab.
Grasp the clamp where it fits in the pocket
then pull the opposite unfilled pocket out until
you can slip it onto the other end of the rod.
(The bag will stretch to allow the rod to slip
into the pocket.)
Fasten the snap tab around the rod between
the clamps.
Fill the sand bag with a minimum of 13
pounds of dry sand or non-clumping cat litter.
Step 2: Install the sand bag
Start two 5/16" x 1-1/4" capscrews [H] into
the sand bag mounting bracket clamps [7].
Don't screw the capscrews all the way in.
Close the bag by rolling the opening rod
towards the sand bag then up and under the
sand bag mounting brackets.
Now put the sand bag counterweight and
its bracket on top of the auger housing.
The counterweight sand bag should lay
towards the BACK side of the auger housing.
Do not cover any warning labels.
Hold the ends of both the mounting bracket
rod and the closing rod and place the bag on
top of the auger housing as shown above.
Slide the bag over the top of the auger
housing until the front edge of the housing
meets the inside edge of the mounting
brackets. Tighten the bracket capscrews to
SECURELY hold the counterweight to the auger
housing.
It's a good idea to check the capscrews
for tightness before each use of machine.
6
Installation Instructions
6
7

The two horizontal mounting bars [1] mount
to the handlebars of your machine with a
U-clamp system designed to fit a variety of
different machines.
The bars must be mounted on your machine
in a way that will not interfere with its
operation, controls, lights or moving parts.
The preferred mounting location for the
horizontal mounting bars is on the front (motor
side) of the handlebars. However you may
need to mount one or both bars on the back
of the handlebar.
Please see the following page for diagrams
of other mounting options.
Find the four 3/4" U-Clamps [4J] and put
one clamp on each end of the two horizontal
mounting bars [1].
Now test the larger U-clamps [4AA, 4BB, 4CC
or 4DD] to see what clamp fits snugly around
the handlebars of your snow thrower.
Determine where the lower mounting bar
should be on your machine (you will install the
upper one later). It should be placed on the
handlebars a minimum of 17" and a maximum
of 24" from the ground (as measured from the
center of the holes in the
bar end). This will allow
headroom of at least 6.5'
in the peak of the cab
roof.
Using 5/16" x 2-3/4" [D]
or 3-1/4" [E] bolts, bolt the
horizontal mounting bar
U-clamps to the handlebar
U-clamps as shown above.
Thread a lock nut [F] on
the bolt ends just enough to hold the parts
in place.
The lock nuts have a vibration resistant
lining and will be stiff to put on. There is
nothing wrong with the threading.
Level the horizontal mounting bar and
center it over the handlebars then
SNUG DOWN ALL OF THE BOLTS.
NOTE: On some snow throwers the entire
cab must be offset to one side to clear the
machine controls. You can offset the cab or
increase the headroom later by moving the
mounting bars to one side or raising them
higher on the handlebars.
7
1
4J
4AA,
4BB, 4CC
or 4DD
4AA, 4BB,
4CC or 4DD
Step 3: Install the lower horizontal mounting bar
IMPORTANT: The proper placement of this piece
is critical to the rest of the installation.
17-24"
4J

8
Step 3: Optional positions for Installing the horizontal mounting bars.
Choose the method that works best for your snow thrower.
Option A (Preferred)
Upper bar - Front side of handlebars
Lower bar - Front side of handlebars
Option B
Upper bar - Back side of handlebars
Lower bar - Back side of handlebars
Option C
Upper bar - Front side of handlebars
Lower bar - Back side of handlebars
Option D
Upper bar - Back side of handlebars
Lower bar - Front side of handlebars
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1

9
Step 3: Optional positions for Installing the horizontal mounting bars.
Choose the method that works best for your snow thrower.
CAUTION
Be careful to install your mounting bars so that they do not interfere
with the controls, lights or any moving parts on your snow thrower!
Option E
Upper bar - Front side of handlebars
Lower bar - Front side
Option F
Upper bar - Front side of handlebars
Lower bar - Front side
Note: The lower three holes in the
frame supports [2] cannot be used in
this option.
1
2
1
1
2
1
Note that the clamps may be positioned on your handlebars in a variety
of different positions (facing in, out, down and up) to fit the particular
requirements of different snow throwers.

Step 4: Install the frame supports
The bottom of the long leg of the frame
support (the end without endcaps) [2] bolts to
the tab on the end of the lower mounting bar
[1].
The bolt hole you use on the frame support
depends on the mounting height of the lower
horizontal mounting bar.
If the horizontal mounting bar is:
17"- 19" from the ground use the bottom hole
19"- 21" from the ground use the middle hole
21"- 24" from the ground use the top hole
Bolt them together with a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4"
bolt [B] and a 1/4"-20 locknut [F].
Snug down the nut and repeat the
installation on the other side.
Step 5: Assemble the frame
supports
Slide the two-piece frame supports [2]
together. Match up the holes and slide in the
frame pin [L] and fasten to lock in position.
Step 6: Install the upper horizontal
mounting bar
Swivel the frame supports [2] up until the
short leg is parallel to the ground.
The holes in the frame supports give an
approximate position (any hole may be used)
for mounting the upper horizontal mounting
bar onto the handlebar.
You want to place the upper horizontal
mounting bar as far as possible from the
lower mounting bar and insure clearance from
controls, lights and moving parts. You can
mount this bar on the front or back of the
handlebars.
After determining the correct position, bolt the
bar to the handlebars in the same way as the
lower horizontal mounting bar (see step 3).
Step 7: Attach the frame supports
Align the chosen frame support hole with
the hole in the end of the upper horizontal
mounting bar. Bolt them together with a 1/4"-
20 x 1-1/4" bolt [B] and a 1/4"-20 locknut [F].
Lightly tighten the nut. Repeat on the other side.
Step 8: Check and adjust the
frame supports
The upper leg of the frame supports (the
end with the endcaps) [2] should be parallel
to the ground and the ends should be about
28.5" (outside to outside) away from each
other. If parts are in this position proceed
to step 9. If not see below for adjustment
procedures.
If short leg of the frame supports are not
parallel to the ground.
10
1
2
2
2
F
B
2
2
L
2
2
L
Frame support
assembled with
frame pin

Put an adjustable wrench on the partially
flattened end of the horizontal mounting
bar and use it as a lever to rotate the lower
horizontal mounting bar into position.
Sometimes the upper horizontal mounting
bar must be rotated with the lower bar
(especially if one of the bars is mounted on
the back side of machine’s handlebar).
Step 9: Tighten and check all the
mounting bolts
Tighten and double check that every
mounting bolt is securely into place.
Step 10: Assemble
the lower ribs (LF,
LB)
Slide the two-piece
lower ribs [3] together.
Align the bolt holes,
insert a 1/4"-20 bolt [A]
and tighten with a 1/4"-
20 locknut [F]. Repeat
with other side.
Step 11: Install the lower
ribs (LF, LB)
The frame support arms [2] have three sets
of holes on which to bolt the lower front and
back ribs (LF, LB) [3]. The middle holes are the
standard mounting point but you may need to
mount the cab on the forward or back holes to
clear operator controls. (You can easily change
this after the cover is in place by moving one
side at a time and bolting them back in place).
With the side of the lower ribs marked LF
[4] pointing toward the front of your machine,
bolt them in place to the frame supports at the
chosen set of holes with 1/4" x 1-3/4" bolts [C]
and 1/4"-20 locknuts [F]. Repeat on the
other side.
Tighten the bolts enough to hold
the parts in place.
Step 12: Install the upper
back ribs (UB)
Push the open end of the back rib marked
UB [4] over the tapered back end of a lower
rib LB [3]. Repeat on the other side.
Bring the flattened ends of the two parts
together overhead and slip a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4"
bolt [B] thru the hole in the flattened ends of
both parts to temporarily hold them.
Step 13: Install the upper
front ribs (UF)
Place the open end of the upper rib marked
UF [5] over the tapered lower rib marked LF [3].
Repeat on the other side.
Bring the flattened ends of the two parts
together overhead so that the flattened ends
lay flat against each other.
Remove the bolt [B] holding the back upper
ribs UB overhead, align the bolt holes on both
the front and back upper ribs, re-insert the bolt
[B] and bolt the back upper ribs UB [4] to the
front upper ribs UF [5]. Tighten with a 1/4"-20
locknut [F] onto the bolt [B].
Tighten all bolts securely.
Move the upper front ribs UF [5] until they are
28.5" (outside to outside) apart from each other.
Push the small vinyl cap [I] on the end of the
bolt overhead. 11
Side Marked
LF
3
2
2
3
Frame
support
with
endcap
Parallel
to the
ground
28.5"
F
A
3
LB
3
LF
F
C

Step 14: Install the cover
Drape the cab cover [8] over the handlebars.
Be careful not to scratch the plastic windows.
Working from
the inside,
gradually pull
the cover up and
over the frame.
Check the fit
of the cover and
adjust the frame
as necessary.
Locate the
two long flaps
at either side of
the back of the
cab. Fold the flaps over the upper back ribs
[UB] connecting the hook and loop strips and
the snaps over the frame.
Next, locate
the hook
and loop
straps in the
front corners
of the cab
and wrap
them snugly
around the
frame poles.
Clip the two
straps on
either side of the inside of the cab over the
side frame as shown above.
Locate the two front bottom straps at the
bottom front corners of the cab.
Loop each strap under and over the lower
mounting bar [I] and clip them together at the
front of the cab cover.
Adjust the length of all the straps as
necessary for a snug fit of the cover to the
frame.
Enjoy your Classic Deluxe Snow Thrower
Cab!
4. UB
B
H
5. UF
3.
LF
3.
LF
Frame support
with endcap
12

13
Removing your cab.
In the event that you want to remove your
snow thrower cab from your snow thrower,
please follow these instructions:
Step A:
Unclip the two bottom straps from the
lower mounting bar [1] (step 14).
Step B:
Remove the frame pins [L] from the frame
supports [2] (step 6).
Step C:
With the cab fully supported, gently slide
the entire cab and frame up and back, off the
lower frame supports.
K
2

414-6
22640 68th Ave S. Tel: [phone]
Kent, WA, USA 98032 Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Classic Accessories, Inc