Craftsman 842.242560 User manual

SEARS
. OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
842.242560
ERAFTSMAN®
46" FRO·NT MOUNTED
2 STAGE SNOW THROWER
ATTACHMENT
hCAUTION: Additional rear wheel weights are required to stabilize
ft the tractor when the snow thrower is mounted to it.
Caution:
Read and follow all
Safety .,Rules and
Instructions Before
Operating This
Equipment
Chains are required fortraction while removing snow. Rear drawbar mounted
weights are also recommended to increase traction
in severe conditions.
• Assembly'
•Operation
•Customer Responsibility
•Service and Adjustment
•Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and
C~'" Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for the Snow Thrower Attachment
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
•When using
the vehicle with asnow thrower, proceed as follows:
•Remove snow only in daylight
or in good artificiaJ light
•Never make anyadjustmentswhile the engine is running if the
operator must dismount to do so.
•Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
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Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
Umit loads to those you can safely control.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition,
and keep safety devices in place. When using Three Point Hitch
remove attachments from hitch before making any repairs on
attachment or hitch.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, all cotter pins and retainer
springs in place 10 be 'sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. .
Never run snow thrower into heavy material at high speeds.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When using
any attachments, never direct discharge of materiaJ
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in
operation.
Open doors
if the engine is run in the garage; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do not run the engine indoors.
Handle fuel with care -
it is highly flammable.
Use approved fuel containers.
Never remove the cap of thefuel tank or add fuel 10 a running or
hot engine, or fill the tank indoors. Wipe up spilled fuel.
Do not tum sharply. Use care when backing.
Use counterweights or wheel weights and tire chains when
suggested in this owner's manual.
Never store equipment'with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the
engines 10 cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
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•The vehicles and attachments should be stopped and inspected
fordamageafterstriking aforeign object, and the damage should
be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
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Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes,
Do not shift gears while going up or down slopes. Choose a
gear low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping and
shifting gears.
Stay alert for
holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Do
not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
Disengage power
to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator's position.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such
as disengaging the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lowering the attachments,shift tractor into neutr~, setting
the parking brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
Disengage all
power to snow thrower, stop the engine, remove
key from ignition switch before cleaning, making an adjustment
or repairs.
Disengage all
attachment clutches and shift into neutral before
attempting to start the engine.
Drive slowly when front
or rear mounted attachment is in
transport position.
Disengage
power to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
Always
get on or off your tractor from the operators left side.
Clear the work area of objects which
might be picked up and
thrown.
Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not wear loose fitting
clothes
that could get caught in moving parts.
Keep
your eyes and mind on your tractor, snowthrower and the
area being cleaned. Don't let other interests distract you.
Do
not attempt to operate your tractor or snow thrower when not
in the drivers seat.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets asafe
distance away.
Know the controls
and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL .
Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow adults to
operate it without proper instruction.
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•Exercise special car6 when removing snow around fixed objects
in order to
prevent the blades from striking them: Neller
deliberately run tractor
or snow thrower into or over any foreign
objects.
•Additional rear wheel weights are required to stabilize the
tractor when the snow thrower is mounted to it.
•Never shift gears until tractor comes to astop.
•Never place
hands or feet near the snow auger, in the deflector
(discharge
chute) or near any moving parts while tractor or
snow thrower is running. /JJways keep clear of discharge chute.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT alIT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY lS It-.'VOLVED.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of aSears Crafts-
man Snow Thrower. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured
to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should
you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center /Department. We have competent, well-trained
te~hnicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
Unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable
you to assembleand maintain yourSnowThrower
properly. Alwaysobservethe "Safety Rules."
MODEL
NUMBER: 842.242560
SERIAL
NUMBER, _
DATE OF
PURCHASE _
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL
BE FOUND ON APLATE ATTACHED TO THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE AUGER HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL
NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND
KEEP IN ASAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Follow aregular schedule in maintaining, caring
for
and using your Snow Thrower.
•Follow the instructions under "Customer Respon-
sibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Width of Snow Pickup .46.0 in.
Auger Housing Height 23.5 in.
Snow Auger Diameter ,13.0
in.,
Discharge Opening 6.0
in.
Discharge Chute Rotation. 2400
Adjustable Skid Shoes o
to 1.5 in.
Power by Tractor Engine
Replaceable Scraper
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SNOW THROWER AlTACHMENT
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Snow Thrower Attachment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up
according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as belts.
•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure
to maintain
the equipment according
to the instructions contained in the Owner's Manual.
•Snow Thrower Attachment used for commercial or rental purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SNOWTHROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which mayvary from state
to state.
SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO., 0/817 WA. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IWNOIS 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (
Safety Rules................. 2
Customer Responsibilities..................................... 3
Warranty............................................................... 3
Product Specifications........................................... 3
Accessories........................................................... 5
Contents of Hardware Bag..................................... 6-7
Contents
of Carton................................................ 8
INDEX
A
Accessories........................................................... 5
Adjustments:
Skid Shoes......................................................... 23
Lift Assist Springs............................................... 24
Discharge Chute........ 24
Discharge Chute Drive Tube.......... 24
Lift Height.. 23
Side To Side Leveling 23
B
Belt:
Installation 14-16
C
Controls:
Attachment Clutch Switch..................................
18
Snow Thrower Lift Handle.................................. 18
Chute Control Rod......................... 18
Snow Deflector Control Handle.......................... 18
Customer Responsibilities:
Maintenance Schedule
21
Lubrication Chart................................................ 21
D
Drive Chain:
Installation And Adjustment................................ 14
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Finish:
Maintenance...................................................... 25
(See Storage)
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Lubrication:
Lubrication Chart................................................ 22
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Assembly.............................................................. 17
Operation 18-20
Customer Responsibilities 21-22
Service &Adjustments 23-24
Storage................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting.........
26
Repair Parts 27-33
Service Notes 34-35
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Operation:
Know your Snow Thrower
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Controls............................................................. 18
Stopping.......................................... 19
Transport 19
To Remove Snow........... 19
Operating Suggestions 20
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Repair Parts 27-33
Rules For Safe Operation 2 '
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Service And Adustments:
Drive Chain....... 24
Lift Assist Springs............. 24
Lift Height......... 23
Side to Side Leveling........................................ 23
Skid Shoes....................................................... 23
Service:
Maintenance Schedule
21
Storage................................................................ 25
Snow Removal:
To Remove Snow.............................................
19
Operating Suggestions 20
Specifications...................................................... 3
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Troubleshooting Chart .. 26
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Warranty.............................................................. 3

ACCESSORIES
These attachments were available when the unit was pruchased. They are also available at most Sears retail
outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model
number of your tractor.
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers awide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how
they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication; however,
it may change in future years more attachments
may be added, changes may be made
in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model. Contact
your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your unit.
Most of these attachments
do not require additional hItches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are
designed for easy attaching and detaching.
SNOW THROWER PERFORMANCE
TIRE CHAINS WHEEL WEIGHTS DRAW
BAR WEIGHT BAR
TRACTOR CAB
HOLDS 55
LB. WHEEL
WEIGHT TO TRAGrOR
DRAW
BAR
KNOW YOUR TIRE SIZE KNOW YOUR
TIRE SIZE
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large
cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed
traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
In
pairs.
SNOW THROWER MAINTENANCE
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular
steel frame.
ASS plastic top; clear plastic windshield
offers
360 degree visibility. Hinged metal doors with
catch.
Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl and
windshields for
use as sun protector in summer.
Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered
solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12 volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
V-BELTS SKID SHOES
SCRAPER
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE BAG
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE ©
STD551137 Lockwasher, 3/8 Medium 6
5737 Chain &Toggle Assembly......................... 2
GM446363 Washer, 3/8 x7/8 x .08 6
17570 Washer, Flat............ 4
STD551050 Washer, 17/32 x1-1/16 2
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5714 Spring Clip 6
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STD541431 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex 4
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STD541437 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Hex 3
STD624005 Hair CoUer Pin............. 5STD624010 Hair Cotter Pin 4
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE BAG
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE
STD523107 Bolt, 5/16-18 x3/4 Hex Head 4STD523112 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Hex Head 1
STD523707 Bolt, 3/8-16 x3/4 Hex Head 3STD523712 Bolt, 3/8-16 x1-1/4 Hex Head 2
14004
Lag Screw 1/2 Hex Head 2STD523710 Bolt, 3/8-16xl" Hex Head 4
4001
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Clevis Pin ·· .. ··· .. · 2 3433 Clevis Pin.................................................. 2
STD533107 Bolt -5/16 x
3/4' Carriage 322794 Stack Anchor 3
21363 Nut -5/16-18 Hex Nylock 3
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CONTENTS OF CARTON
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
PARTS BOX CONTENTS SHOWN NOT TO SIZE
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RAMP ANCHOR
CHUTE CONTROL ROD
SUPPORT ANCHOR
RH REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
BAG OF PARTS
LH REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
HEADER &
AUGER ASSEMBLY
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ROLLER CHAIN
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LIFT SPRING
(2) MOUNTING ANCHOR
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LIFT HANDLE
LIFT ROD
CHUTE CONTROL
ROD &EXTENSION
BOX OF PARTS
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Asocket wrench set will make assembly easier.
Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Knife
(1) 3/8" Open
End or Socket Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open
End or Socket Wrench
(2) 1/2" Open
End or Socket Wrench
(2) 9/16" Open
End or Socket Wrench
(2) 3/4" Open End Wrench
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts box
from carton. (See Fig.
1)
•Remove lag screw and plastic tie from mounting
channel.
•Remove inner pack from inside carton.
•Cut down
all four corners of carton from top to
bottom
and lay panels flat for clean mounting
surface.
•Check for
any additional loose parts and remove.
CHECK CARTON CONTENTS
•Check all loose parts, box, and bag contents
against carton contents and bag contents shown
in
manual.
FIG. 1
When right and left are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel) 9
CAUTION
BEFORE STARTING TO ASSEMBLE
SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR,
REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) FROM
PLUG(S) AND
KEY FROM TRACTOR
IGNITION.
PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR
FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW
THROWER
BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WINTERIZE YOUR TRACTOR
•Check and set tire pressure. (See Tractor Manual)
•Change Tractor oil. (See Tractor Manual)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE
viscosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature.
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OF -20° 0° 32°·· 60· 80· 100·
°e .29· ·18° O· 16· 2r 38°
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30.
etc.) improve starting in cold weath~r, these multi-
viscosity oils will result
in increased oil consumption
when used above
32 F. Check your engine oil level
more frequently to avoid engine damage from running
low
on oil.
•Drain and refill gas tank with fresh gas.
•NOTE: In cold climate areas the gasoline sold at
stations is winterized for cold weather starting
problems. (Do
Not use gasoline purchased during
the Summer.)
•Clean and gap spark plugs. (Replace
if electrodes
are burned ordamaged.)
•Inspect, clean and or replace
Air Cleaner.
•Check Battery fluid level
and add water to fill if
necessary. (See Tractor Manual)
•Clean and tighten both Positive and Negative
terminals ofthe battery. (See Tractor Manual)

ASSEMBLY
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REMOVE THE MOWER ASSEMBLE RIGHT REAR HANGER
TO
TRACTOR FRAME
•Before installing your Snow Thrower, you must
remove your Mower from the Tractor.
•See your Tractor Owner's Manual for proper
procedures for removing the mower.
•The Rear Suspension Arms may remain with the
tractor.
•Store seven retainer springs and two front links
with the mower.
•Remove two bolts from tractor frame at right side.
(See Fig
3)
•Install Right Rear Hanger to side of tractor frame
with hanger clevis toward the inside.
•Secure Right Rear Hangerwith two 3/8 x3/4 hex
bolts, one flat washer, and two lockwashers.
ASSEMBLE LEFT REAR HANGER TO
TRACTOR FRAME
RH REAR MOUNTING
BRACKET (
FLAT
WASHER\ '"
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FIG. 3
3/8 X3/4 HEX BOLT
lOCK WASHER 3/8 X3/4 HEX BOLT
_ ~LOCK WASHER
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lH REAR MOUNTING
BRACKET
LOCK WASHERS
3/8 X 1 HEX BOLT
..J FLAT I
~ WASHER
TRACTOR
FRAME
Remove two bolts from tractor frame at left side.
(See Fig. 2)
Install Left Rear Hangerto side
of tractor frame
with hanger clevis toward the inside.
Secure Left Rear Hangerwith one 3/8 x 1 hex bolt,
one flat washer, and one lock washer, and one 3/8 x
3/4 hex bolt with one lock washer.
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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 7
FIG. 6
FIG. 5
"
BOLT 3/8 X1 1/4
WASHER 3/8 LOCK
s
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'--~ HEIGHT INDICATOR
"POINTE~
CRANK ROD SUPPORT
ANCHOR
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MOUNTING
ANCHOR
/NYLOCK NUT
FIG. 4
ASSEMBLE THE CRANK ROD SUPPORT
ANCHOR
•Remove the plastic cap from height indicator
scale. (See Fig
7)
•Disassemble and discard 5/16 x1" bolt that holds
the height indicator scale to the tractor.
•Remove two 3/8 x1/2 bolts and the height
indicator pointer from the side
of the tractor frame.
•Position the Crank Rod Support Anchor over the
two holes
and secure it with one 3/8 lock washer
and one 3/8 x 1 1/4" bolt
in the front hole (See Fig
5)
•Place the height indicator point over the rear hole
of the Crank Rod Support Anchor and secure it
parallel with
one 3/8 lock washer and one 3/8 x I
1/4" bolt.
•Place 5/16 x 1 1/4" hex bolt through 5/16 lock
washer, one 11/32 x 1 1/2 flat washer, height
indicatorscale, one 11/32 x 1 1/2, four 1/8" thick
washers and secure to tractor lift shaft. (See Fig.
6)
•Reassemble plastic cap.
NOTE; When mower is reassembled to the tractor, the
height indicator scale should
be adjusted. '
•Remove 3/8" Nylock Nut from the tractor frame.
•Assemble Mounting Anchor over bolt and
reassemble Nylock Nut While holding Mounting
Anchor at approximately 45 degrees to frame. (See
Fig 4)
•Repeat the above steps
on the right side of the
tractor
ASSEMBLE MOUNTING ANCHORS

ASSEMBLY
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DISCHARGE
CHUTE
1/4 HEX BOLT
1/4 FLAT WASHER
3/8 NUT & LOCKWASHER
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
CHUTE CONTROL CABLE ~nOM OF
(LOOPS) DISCHARGE CHUTE
CHUTE GUARD ~ \
•While keeping tight pressure to the left on the Chute
Control Cable Assembly, remove cable tie from the
cable, slide the Chute Control Cable Assembly to
the left until cable
is taut and retighten 3/8" Nut and
Lockwasher Assembly
to secure Chute Control
Cable Assembly
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DISCHARGE
CHUTE
5/16-18 NYLOCK
\HEX NUT
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AUGER HOUSING
Loosen 3/8" Nut
and Lockwasher Assembly that holds
Chute Control Cable Assembly to the Auger Housing
and move cable down away from Anchor Mounts.
(See Fig. 8&
9)
Insert 5/16 x3/4" Carriage Bolt through one of the
holes in the Stack ofthe Auger Housing with the
head
of the bolt to the inside of the stack. (See Fig. 8)
place one Stack Anchor onto the bolt.
Install 5/16-18 Nylock Hex Nut finger tight onto bolt.
Install, finger tight, two other Carriage bolts, Stack
Anchors and Nylock Nuts to the remaining two holes
of the Stack.
Lubricate the outside
of the Auger Housing Stack
and the inside
of the Discharge Chute with WD-40
or equal.
Install Discharge Chute onto the Stack ofthe Auger
Housing with the discharge opening facing forward.
Place hook
of Stack. Anchors over the lip of the
Discharge Chute, push Stack Anchors
up, Pull out to
seat square
of carriage bolt in hole and tighten Nylock
Nut at all three Stack Anchors.
STACK
5/16 X3/4" I
CARRIAGE BOLT
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ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE CHUTE TO SNOW
THROWER HEADER
PREPARATION OF THE SNOW
THROWER FOR MOUNTING TO THE
TRACTOR
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FIG. 8
•Move the Chute Control Cable up from the Stack of
the Auger Housing onto the bottom of the Discharge
Chute. (See Fig.
9)
NOTE: Make sure top strand coming off Chute Control
Cable Assembly goes around front of Discharge Chute.
•Place both loops ofthe Chute Control Cable over
the 1/4" Hex Bolt and the 1/4" Flat Washer
on the
right hand side of the Discharge Chute.

ASSEMBLY
2X4
FIG. 12
MOUNTING
CHANNEL
/MOUNTING CHANNEL
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2X4
HEADER/CHANNEL
SUPPORT
FIG. 11
INSTALL MOUNTING CHANNEL TO SNOW
THROWER HEADER
DRIVE CHAIN
COVER
REMOVE DRIVE CHAIN COVER FROM
HEADER
•Remove six cap screws from drive chain cover and
set aside screws and cover for reinstalling later.
(See Fig 11)
•Before proceeding with mounting, cut three 2x4
boards approximately 25" long to be used in
mounting.
•Place one 2x4 under each end of snow thrower
header. (See Fig 12)
•Place front of the mounting channel onto top of
mounting lip of snow thrower header then slide third
2x4 under rear of mounting channel.
•Secure finger tight only, front of mounting channel
to mounting lip of snow thrower header with three
3/8 x 1" hex bolts and three 3/8 hex lock nuts.
•Remove the three 2x4s from underthe unit.
•Pivot the Snow Thrower forward onto front of the
Auger Housing. (See Fig. 13)
•Insert four 5/16 x3/4 hex bolts, two at each side, up
through four holes at sides of mounting channel,
through header/channel supports and secure hand
tight with four flat washers and four 5/16 hex lock
nuts.
•Secure all bolts which were hand tightened.
DRIVE SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLTS
FLAT WASHERS
5/16 HEX LOCKNUTS
~~t/i"itI-DRIVE SPROCKET
FIG. 13
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INSTALL DRIVE CHAIN
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL LIFT ROD
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•Place chain around large sprocket. (See Fig. 13A)
•Compress idler tension spring and install chain
around idlersprocket.
•Pull both loose ends
of the chain toward the drive
sprocket.
•Assemble loose ends
of the chain toward the drive
sprocket.
•Pull chain tight to allow the last roller
of each end to
fit into adjacent notches of the drive sprocket.
•Insert connecting link up through the holes
in the
chain and install link strap.
•Install retaining clip to secure link strap.
NOTE: Retaining clip must
be installed with the
closed end toward the direction
of rotation.
•Tighten idlertension nut until idler spring is
compress.ed to 5/8 to 3/4
of an inch.
•Pivot the Snow Thrower backward and lower the
mounting channel to the ground.
•Reinstall the Drive Chain Cover and six screws.
•Install adjustment anchor
of Lift Rod through nole
in right end of front lift assembly and secure with
flat washer and small hair cotter pin. (See Fig. 14)
•Install Lift Rod through hole in strap
of lift bar and
secure with flat washer and small hair cotter pin
with
rod toward inside and pin to the outside.
DISCONNECT LIFT LINKS
•Temporarily disconnect control rod anchor of lift
link rod from front lift assembly at both sides
INSTALL V-BELT TO GEARBOX PULLEY,
•Install V-belt into groove around gearbox pulley
and place to left
of the spring loaded idler pulley.· .
(See Fig 14) .
IDLER
TENSION
NUT
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SPROCKET IDLER
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TENSION
,5/S· SPRING
TO-
I 3/4'
LINK STRAP I: .
~CONNECTING
LINK
FIG.13A
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FRONT LIFT
ASSEMBLY
GEARBOX PULLEY
ADJUSTMENT
ANCHOR SMALL HAIR
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FLAT WASHER
FIG. 14
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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING SNOW THR. OWER TO
TRACTO~:' "~',
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BOARD
2
X4X25"
TRACTOR
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RH REAR MOUNTING
BRACKET
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FIG. 16
CLEVIS PIN
MEDIUM HAIR
LIFT BAR
COITER PIN REAR HANGER
'" ~ BRA\ CKET
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Use Lift Handle to lift Snow Thrower Mounting
Channel, align the holes
of rear hanger plates with
holes
in clevis of rear hanger plates, and secure
with clevis pins and medium hair cotter pins.
Remove 2X4 from under mounting channel.
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SNOW THROWER
MOUNTING CHANNEL
FIG. 15
Use one 2x4 which you have all ready cut to
assemble the ramp.
Place the ramp anchor in the center
of the board
and secure with two lag screws. (See Fig 15)
Move the Mover Lift Handle of the tractorto the
raised position.
Position The ramp
on top of the Snow Thrower lift
bar as far to
the right of the lift bar as possible. ,
Disengage tractor transmission with Free Wheel
Control. (See Tractor Manual)
Roll tractor
fOlWard until right front tire makes
contact with
the ramp.
Roll right front tire by hand, forward overthe ramp.
Remove ramp from the Snow Thrower lift bar.
Position Snow Thrower Mounting Channel
in line
with the mounting brackets. (See Fig. 15)
Raise rear
of Snow Thrower Mounting Channel and
place 2x4 under the mounting channel
in the area
of the lift bar. (See Fig. 16)
NOTE: Before installing the snow thrower to your
tractor you will
be required to assemble aramp to
assist
in the installation of the Snow Thrower to the
TraCtor
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ASSEMBLY (
INSTALL PIN THROUGH FRONT LIFT
ASSEMBLY INSTALL IDLER LOCATING ROD
•OPERATOR'S POSITION
FIG. 19
V-BELT SMALL HAIR
ENGINE PULLEY COTTER PIN
FIG. 18
IDLER LOCATING ROD
•Slide Lift Handle over the
end of the lift Bar with
the offset toward the operators position
of the
tractor. (See Fig.
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ASSEMBLE LIFT HANDLE TO THE SNOW
THROWER
•Slide idler locating rod to the left and insert end of
idler locating
rod into bottom hole in tractor frame.
(See Fig.
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•Secure idler locating n;>d to tractor with small hair
cotter pin
INSTALL V-BELT TO TRACTOR
FIG. 17
FRONT LIFT
ASSEMBLY
•Install control
rod anchor of lift link rod into each
side of front lift assembly and secure with small
hair cotter pins. (See Fig. 17)
RECONNECT LIFT LINKS
•Roll V-belt around engine pulley from right side to
left side. (See Fig. 18)
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•Move Snow Thrower Lift Handle forward to lowered
position.
•Turn front wheel of tractor to left as far as they will
turn. (See Fig. 17)
•Align tube of front lift assembly with holes in tractor
Attachment plates and insert pin through plate
holes
and tube.
•Secure
pin with large hair cotter pin at each end.
•Straighten tractor wheels to front.

ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE CHUTE CONTROL SUPPORT ASSEMBLE THE LIFT ASSIST SPRINGS TO
THE TRACTOR
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CHANNEL
MOUNTING
ANCHOR
TOGGLE END
Place Snow Thrower
in the raised position.
Thread Chain and Toggle Assembly through the
mounting anchor. (See Fig 21)
Hook one end
of the Lift Assist Spring into the hol~ ,
of the channel mounting anchor and the other end
into the last link
of the Chain and Toggle
Assembly.
Pull
on toggle end of Chain and Toggle Assembly,
exerting slight pressure
on Lift Assist Spring, then
insert large hair cotter pin through chain just above
the mounting anchor.
If Chain and Spring are not taunt, you must apply
slightly more pressure.
Assemble Lift Assist Spring
on right side of tractor
using the same procedure.
MOUNTING ANCHOR
LARGE HAIR LIFT ASSIST SPRING
COTTER PIN
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CHAIN AND TOGGLE
ASSEMBLY
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CHUTE CONTROL
SUPPORT ANCHOR
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CHUTE CONTROL
ANCHOR BOLT
FIG. 20
Place Chute Control Rod Support over pin on
chute control rod support anchor and secure by
tightening chute control anchor bolt. (See Fig. 20)
Insert hooked
end of Chute Control Rod Extension
into eyebolt of chute control cable assembly.
Slide Chute Control Rod through Chute control
rod
support and into chute control rod extension.
CHUTE CONTROL
ROD
CHUTE CONTROL
ROD EXTENSION
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OPERATION (
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
COMPARE the illustrations with your Snow Thrower and Tractor. Familiarize yourself with the location of various controls
and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference.
SNOW DEFLECTOR
CONTROL HANDLE
SNOW DEFLECTOR
DISCHARGE CHUTE -
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SNOW AUGER
AUGER HOUSING
SNOW THROWER
LIFT HANDLE
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FIG. 22
ATIACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
CHUTE CONTROL
ROD
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AlTACHMENT ClUTCH SWITCH -starts and stops Snow
Auger.
SNOWTHROWER UFT HANDLE -selects Snow removal
or transport position. (This will replace Mower Lift Handle
for Snow Thrower Attachments)
CHUTE CONTROL ROD -selects direction of snow
discharge.
SNOW DEFlECTOR CONTROL HANDLE -selects
distance snow is discharged.
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DISCHARGE CHUTE -holds snow together for controlled
discharge.
SNOW
DEflECTOR -controls snow discharge distance.
SKID SHOES -controls distance Scraper
Is set from
ground.
UFTASSIST SPRINGS -control the amount ofweight that
is forced down on the Scraper.
SHEAR
PINS· one in each auger and one in throwe'
fan for protection from heavy shock load damage. Pins
must be replaced if sheared to continue operation

OPERATION
Th~ operation of ~ny Snow Thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes
which can result In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before stanlng and dUring operation of Snow Thrower. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
(See Fig. 22)
STOPPING
•Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
HOW TO CLEAR APLUGGED
DISCHARGE CHUTE
IfSnowThrowerbecomes plugged with snow or jammed
due to hitting an obstruction, proceed as follows:
ACAUTION A
•Disengage Attachment Clutch Switch
•Shut off Tractor.
•Set Parking Brake.
•Remove spark p1ug(s) wire(s).
•Remove Uft Handleand use it to push snowback
down into Auger Housing.
•Reassemble Uft Handle.
•Replace spark plug(s) wire(s).
•Resume snow removal.
SNOW DISCHARGE DISTANCE CONTROL
•The distance snow will be discharged can be
adjusted by moving the Snow Deflector.
•To increasedistance snow Is discharged, pull down
on Snow Deflector Control Handle and lock In
position.
TO REMOVE SNOW
•Turn Discharge Chute Control Rod to desired
direction of discharge.
•Move Snow Deflector to desired discharge
distance.
•Stan Tractor Engine and move ThrotUe Control to
full speed.
•Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "ENGAGED"
position.
•Push forward on Uft Handle to lower Snow
Thrower to ground level.
•Select lowest Tractor ground speed at Tractor Full
Throttle and engage Tractor Ground Drive.
LIFT ASSIST SPRINGS
•The Uft Assist Springs help In carrying the weight
of the Snow Thrower. For extra scraping ability In
packed or hardened snow, decrease Spring
Tension.
SKID SHOES
TRANSPORT
•Always transport with the Snow Thrower in the raised
position and the Attachment Clutch Switch
disengaged.
•Pull back on Snow Thrower Uft Handle until it locks
In the up position.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
•The Skid Shoe mounted on each side
of the Auger
Housing adjusts the distance scraping Is raised
above the surface. When removing snow from an
uneven surface or agravel driveway, It Is advisable
raising scraper as high above the surface as
possible to prevent possible damage to the snow
Auger and to help prevent stones from being
thrown with snow. On blacktop or concrete, keep
the scraper as close to the scraping surface as
possible.
•The Chute Control Rod controls the direction of the
discharge. Turn rod to the right to direct snow to the
right side of the Tractor and turn it to the left for the
opposite effect.
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OPERATION
OPERATING SUGGESTION
IMPORTANT OPERATING HINTS
SNOW THROWING HINTS
FIG. 23
FIG. 24
Snow removal conditions vary so greatly from the (
first light fluffy snowfall to wet heavy snow that
operating instructions must be flexible to fit the
snow removal encounter. The operator must adapt
the Tractor and Snow Thrower to the depth of
snow, wind direction, temperature and surface
conditions.
In extremely deep snow, raise Snow Thrower from
ground and drive ahead into snow to remove top
layers first, keeping Tractor out of snow bank. Do
NOT enter Tractor into snow bank where snow has
not been removed to ground level. Disengage
Tractor Clutch and allow Snow Thrower to clear
snow. Reverse Tractor and lower Snow Thr'Jwer to
the ground. Drive Tractor and repeat process to
remove balance of snow. Working with repeated
passes into and out of drifts will eventually move
even the deepest of snow piles.
Whenever possible discharge snow down wind.
Always overlap each pass slightly to assure
complete snow removal. i
Adefinite pattern of operating is required: to
thoroughly clean the snow area. (See Fig. 23)
This pattern will avoid asecond removal of snow
and avoid throwing snow in unwanted places.
Where it is possible to throw snow to the right and
left, as on along driveway. it is advantageous to
start in the middle. Work from one end to the (
opposite end throwing snow to both sides without
changing the direction of Discharge Chute.
NO Sl<JW PllED ON l.£I'T SIDE
If snow can only be thrown to one side of the
driveway or sidewalk, start on the opposite side.
At the end of each succeeding pass rotate the
Discharge Chute 180 to maintain direction of snow
throw into the same area. (See Fig. 24)
START ON LEFT SlOE
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Check the Tractor and Snow Thrower to make
certain both are in good operating condition.
Fill gas tank out of doors and avoid spilling
gasoline over engine. Do NOT fill tank with
gasoline while smoking or while engine is running.
Do NOT remove any guards or covers while
operating Tractor and Snow Thrower or make any
adjustments while dismounted from the operating
position.
Before the first snowfall, the area in which snow
removal is to take place should be cleared of all
stones, sticks and the like which might be picked
up by the Snow Auger. All obstacles should be
marked to protect the Tractor and Snow Auger
from possible collision.
Alight coat of wax applied to the inside surface of
the Auger Housing will prevent snow and ice from
sticking to it. The inside of the Discharge Chute
and Deflector should be waxed several times
during the snow removal season.
For best results, snow should be removed as soon
as possible after it falls.
In deep, drifted, or banked snow, it will be
necessary to use full throttle and aslow forward
ground speed. Drive the Snow Auger into the
snow, depress Tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal and
allow Snow Auger to clear snow. Repeat this
method until a path is cleared. On second pass
overlap the first enough to allow the Snow Auger
.to handle the snow without repeated stopping and
starting Tractor ground speed. 20
•The operating capacity of your Snow Thrower can
be increased by careful observance of operating
rules. Your Snow Thrower is capable of handling
heavy snow conditions. However, giving the
equipment the opportunity to function within
reasonable requirements will assure you of longer
equipment life, less possibility of damage to the
unit and require less power to operate. Make
certain that you are totally familiar with all aspects
of both the Tractor and your Snow Thrower prior
to its usage.
•The Snow Auger speed is directlyrelated to engine
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge
maintain high engine RPM (full throttle). It is
advisable to operate the Tractor at aslow ground
speed for safe and efficient snow removal. (Usually
first gear at full throttle)
•Chains are required for traction while removing
snow. Additional Wheel Weights are
recommended to increase traction in severe
conditions. Rear Draw Bar Mounted Weights are
also available.
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