Using Tire Chains; Preparing Tractor For Installing Chains On Tires; Installing The Chains - Sabre 1842GV Operator's Manual

OPERATING MACHINE

Using Tire Chains

Tire chains are recommended for use with snowthrower
and, under certain conditions; the front blade.
Preparing Tractor for Installing Chains on
Tires
• Park the tractor on a level surface.
• Lock the park brake.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove the key.

Installing the Chains

1. Remove chains from bag and lay out flat with the
cross chain hook ends facing upward. Remove any
twists and tangles from cross chain and rim chain.
2. Drive machine onto chains.
3. Drape chain over tire with the lever fastener on
outside of tire and cross link hooks (A) facing upward
and away from tire.
4. Adjust chain for straightness and an even amount of
cross chain links on each side of tire.
A
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5. Place the first cross chain (opposite the end with
fastener and inside hook) under tire.
6. Pull the inside rim chain tight and hook the inside
C
hook. Pull the outside rim chain tight and hook the
outside lever fastener (B) by running the end through a
free link (C). Close the fastener by rotating it back 180
B
degrees and engaging the hook (D) on the end of the
D
fastener into a rim chain link (E). Make sure the chain is
centered on the tire with approximately the same
number of free rim links (F) on the inside and outside.
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E
F
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