Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower User Manual

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Initial Setup & Assembly

8. Rotate the belt tension lever upwards into the locked

position (B, Figure 15), fully tensioning the snow
thrower drive belt.

NOTE:  Do not connect the mower deck lift arm or cable
to the belt tension lever.

1. On right side of tractor, remove the four (4) hex bolts

and nuts (B, Figure 17) from hitch assembly. 

2. Attach lift arm assembly (A) to the tractor frame using

the four hex bolts (B) and nuts.

3. Install Lift Arm linkage (C) as shown and secure with

quick clips (D).

4. Adjust the lifting collar (E) to make sure that the snow

thrower is lifted clear of the ground for transportation.

5. Assemble lift assist parts; attach spring (B, Figure 18)

to turnbuckle (C) and axle clamp (A).

NOTE:  Make sure to position the axle clamp (E) so that
it does not contact the axle rib (F) and fully seats on the
axle.

6. Fully raise the snow thrower off the ground. 

7. Attach open end of turnbuckle to eye-bolt (D) on

blower assembly and the spring (B) as shown.

8. Adjust spring tension by rotating the turnbuckle until

threads bottom out on both sides. 

9. Remove the skid shoes from the snowthrower and

rotate them from the shipping position to the normal
use position. Adjust the skid shoes for proper snow
removal.  See Troubleshootng, Adjustments and
Service for skid shoe adjustment procedures.