Figure 48
1. Mid–mount hitch
2. Control rod support
16. Remove the hairpin cotter pin and the stop rod from the
front hitch (Fig. 13).
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Figure 49
1. Stop rod
2. Front hitch
17. Open the front hitch lever on the tractor (Fig. 50)
1
2
3
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3. Snowthrower frame
2
1
3
3. Hairpin cotter pin
2
1. Tractor
18. Remove the snowthrower pulley box from the front
hitch (Fig. 51).
1
2
1. Tractor
2. Front hitch
Adjusting the Skids
The distance between the scraper blade and the ground is
controlled by skids on each side of the housing. The height
can be adjusted so the scraper blade will not catch on
uneven surfaces
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
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1
Figure 50
2. Front hitch lever
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3
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Figure 51
3. Snowthrower pulley box
4. Snowthrower frame
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