ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket 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.
~
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 or damaged.)
• 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 of the battery. (See Tractor Manual)
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