Briggs & Stratton 1696423-00 Operator's Manual page 13

2. Attach lift arm assembly (H, Figure 13) to the tractor
frame using the four hex bolts (b) and nuts from the
previous step.
b
Figure 13
3. Install lift rod assembly (I, Figure 14) and secure with
safety clips (J).
4. Using lift arm, fully raise snowthrower off the ground
into locked position. Distance from the collar to end of
rod should be 3.75". If not, lower the snowthrower to the
ground and adjust the lifting collar (c, Figure 14).
NOTE: The distance from ground to the snowthrower
should be 4" - 5" when snowthrower is in fully raised
and locked position.
I
c
3.75"
Figure 14
b
H
J
5. Assemble lift assist parts. Attach spring (K, Figure 15)
to turnbuckle (L) and axle clamp (M).
NOTE: Do not position the axle clamp over the axle rib.
L
Figure 15
6. Fully raise the snowthrower off the ground.
7. On the left side of tractor attach turnbuckle (L, Figure
16), spring (K) and axle clamp (M) onto snowthrower
assembly eyebolt (d).
d L
Figure 16
8. Adjust spring tension by rotating the turmbuckle (L,
Figure 17) clockwise using a 9/16" wrench, until threads
are no longer visible.
Figure 17
Assembly
K M
K M
L
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