OMM122446

Issue D9

Snowthrower

38-Inch for F510 and F525 Front Mowers

Serial No. (010001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Preparing Vehicle

Installing

Removing

Operating

Service Machine Safely

Service

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Identify Parts

Bag of Parts

Assemble Snowthrower

Install Spout Control Rod

Install Reflective Tape

Specifications

John Deere Service Literature

John Deere Quality Statement

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Assembly

Identify Parts

M62867

Bag of Parts

Assemble Snowthrower

M62868

1. Apply John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent on chute base (A).

M61349a

2. Put discharge chute (B) on base.

M92982

3. Fasten chute to base with three clips (C) and six M5 x 20 bolts and lock nuts (D).

4. Install lift arm bracket:

M62599

· Remove lift bracket (E) from snowthrower.

· Remove two bolts M12 x 1.75 x 30 mm and lock nuts (F) from lift bracket.

M62600

· Install lift bracket to snowthrower pivot shaft (G).

· Install two bolts M12 x 1.75 x 30 mm and two lock nuts (H) through lift arm and bracket. Put in holes closest to snowthrower. DO NOT tighten.

M62601

· Install two bolts M12 x 1.75 x 30 mm and lock nuts (I) in holes closest to Front Mower.

· Tighten four bolts and lock nuts.

5. Install right caster wheel:

M62869

· Remove E-clip (J) from right caster wheel.

· Remove caster wheel assembly from spindle. Turn end for end. Insert caster wheel in spindle.

· Attach E-clip.

6. Install lift arm:

· Remove rubber cap from shaft on lift arm.

M62603

· Push lift handle (K) into shaft of lift bracket (L). Welded rivet on lift arm MUST slide into groove in lift bracket.

· Push lift arm forward.

· Pull rearward until latch catches.

7. Install lift rod:

M62615

· Attach yoke (M) to threaded end of lift rod. Adjust rod to 28 mm (1-1/8 in.), length of exposed thread (N). (See Adjusting Lift Height in Operating Snowthrower section.)

· Insert one drilled pin and spring locking pin (O) through yoke and bracket.

· Push button on lift lever and push forward to release latch.

M62615

· Install lift rod (P) in lift bracket.

· Fasten with cotter pin (Q).

8. Install lift assist spring:

M62604

· Insert block of wood (R) under snowthrower bracket located under idler.

M62605

· Install spring (S) to snowthrower bracket (T).

NOTE: Loosen upstop hardware before you install eye bolt.

· Install eye bolt (U) through other end of spring.

NOTE: Threaded end of eye bolt MUST be facing Front Mower.

· Put threaded end of eye bolt through welded strap on lift bracket.

NOTE: Make sure both nuts are located to back side of welded strap on lift bracket

M62606

9. Put two M10 nuts (V) on threaded end of eye bolt.

10. Adjust tension on eye bolt until Dimension (W) is 35-40 mm (1.4-1.6 in.).

11. Tighten second nut until it locks.

12. Remove block of wood.

Install Spout Control Rod

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Front Mower engine MUST be OFF before any adjustments are made.

M62607

1. Install two carriage bolts M8 x 1.25 x 25 and two flanged lock nuts (A) through spout control rod bracket and snowthrower bracket.

2. Position worm gear so grooves on gear mesh with teeth on discharge spout.

3. Put John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent on worm gear (B).

4. Spout MUST rotate freely when turning crank handle.

5. Tighten lock nuts (A).

6. If snowthrower spout starts rotating on its own while blowing snow, turn nut under black tension block up to adjust tension.

7. Adjust runners. (See Adjusting Runners in Operating section.)

Install Reflective Tape

NOTE: Reflective tape is in Front Mower operator's manual bag.

M62620

Install piece of reflective tape (A) in center of Front Mower hood.

NOTE: Adjust upstop to 2-5 mm (0.078-0.197 -in.). (See Adjusting Upstop in Operating Snowthrower section.)