Owner's Manual - Page 9

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3,
DO NOT always push snow in the same
directioncausingexcessivebuildupwith each
successivepass_
If blade is stored in heatedarea,allow lawn
tractor and blade to adjust to outdoor
temperaturebeforeoperatingtoreduceicingon
the metalsurfaces°
ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO
GROUND BEFORE LEAVING
TRACTOR.
TO REMOVE SNOW BLADE
FROM TRACTOR
'I. Lower blade to ground with blade in the center
(straight) position,
2, Refer to figure 19 below and;
A. Remove 1/8" (large) cotters, t/2" x 1"
clevis pins and 17/32" x 1-1/2" flat washers
from right hand and left hand link rods°
an
C.
Remove 3/32" (small) hairpin cotters from
right hand and left hand lift pivot plates,
remove two 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pins from
each side of frame, and lower the lift
assembly to the ground°
Re-assemble one 318'-'16 x 3/4 carriage bolt
and 3/8" hex nut in hole labeled A in figure
19 on each side of tracto_ frame. Also see
figure 4 on page 4o
RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW
FRONT
(R.H.)
LINK ROD A
COTTERS--_ ...
LIFT PIVOT /
I/2,,xl,,CLEVISPIN PLATES / _
17132" x 1-1/2" FI=WASH. LIFT
1/8" HAIRPIN COTTER ASS'Y.
FIGURE 19
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Refer to figure 20 below and remove 1/8" (large)
hairpin cotters from ends of guide bracket
assembly and remove guide bracket assembly.
.......___--r_/-'_Jr (L.H+) HITCH PLATE
GUIDE BRACKET
ASS'Y.
FIGURE 20
4_
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Refer to figure 20 above and remove 1/8"
(large) hairpin cotters from ends of channel
assembly pivot shaft and remove keeper plates.
Lift the channel assembly pivot shaft out of the
hitch plates and lower channel to the ground.
_I_ NOTE
Hitch plates do not require removal for
re-assembly of mower deck. See
figure 20.
Remove rode {if installed) from tractor and save
all loose parts and hardware for re-assembly of
blade to tractor.
MAINTENANCE
During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure. For
improved snow removal performance, coat the blade
with automotive type paste wax,
LUBRICATION
Oil all pivot points so that they will work freely°
STORAGE
When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint,
Apply a light coat of grease or rust preventative to
the blade and oil pivot points,
Store in an area where it is protected from weather,
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