John Deere

OMM141984

Issue I9

Snowthrower

42-Inch

Serial No. (010001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Preparing Vehicle

Installing

Removing

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Identify Parts in Snowthrower Carton

Assemble Chute and Welded Frame

Assemble Yoke to Lift Rod

Specifications

Quality Statement

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Assembly


Identify Parts in Snowthrower Carton


M63868

A - Snowthrower Assembly

B - Welded Discharge Chute

C - Welded Frame with Idlers and Belt

D - Lift Rod

E - Sway Bar Rod

F - Welded Front Lift Shaft

G - Welded Lift Lever

H - Chute Control Rod

I - Bag of Parts

Bag of Parts (I) Contains:

Qty.

Description

Size

3

Clips

6

Bolts

M5 x 20

6

Hex Lock Nuts

M5

1

Black U-Joint

1

Flat Idler Sheave with Bearing

1

Belt Angle

1

Carriage Bolt

M10 x 50

1

Hex Flange Lock Nut

M10

10

Small Spring Locking Pins

1

Chute Control Bracket

1

Short Drilled Pin

1

Snap-In Bearing

2

Front Lift Brackets

4

Hex Flange Bolts

M12 x 30

4

Hex Head Bolts

M12 x 30

4

Hex Lock Nuts

M12

4

Hex Flange Lock Nuts

M12

3

Yokes

5

Medium Drilled Pins

2

Washers

.406 x 1.0 x.134

2

Retainers

3

Hex Jam Nuts

3/8

2

Hex Head Bolts

3/8 x 4.25

1

Sway Bar Bracket

2

Large Spring Locking Pins

2

Clamp-On Nuts

M8

2

Hex Flange Bolts

M8 x 25

2

Cap Screws

M12 x 65

2

Flanged Spacers

2

Red Reflectors

1

Medium Spring Locking Pin

2

D-Shaped Bearings

2

Washers

M10.5 x 30 x 2

1

Long Drilled Pin

1

J-Bracket

1

Bolt

M8 x 45

1

Hex Lock Nut

M8

2

Washers-Extra for Rear Mounts

M13 x 37 x 3


Assemble Chute and Welded Frame


M63869

1. Apply multipurpose EP grease or an equivalent on chute base (A) and worm gear (B).

2. Loosen nut (C) and move worm gear bracket (D) away from chute base.


M63872

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


M63873

4. Move worm gear against teeth on discharge chute and tighten nut (C).


M63875

5. Install idler sheave (G) and belt guide (H) to welded support (I) using M10 x 50 bolt (J) and flange lock nut (K). DO NOT tighten at this time.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Make sure belt DOES NOT touch belt guide.



M63874

6. Slide welded frame to snowthrower and attach belt to drive sheave (L) and between idler sheave (G) and belt guide (H). Tighten nut (K).

NOTE: When tightening nuts, lift UP on opposite end of welded frame.


M63876

7. Lift up on welded frame (M) near sheaves and fasten to snowthrower frame with four M12 x 30 hex flange bolts (N) and M12 hex lock nuts (O), (nuts on the inside). Tighten nuts.


M63877

8. Install wheels (P), one on each side of snowthrower frame, and fasten with spring locking pin (Q).


M96577a

9. Slide chute control bracket (R) onto chute control rod with forked end (S) facing away from handle (T).


M96578

10. Position snap-in bearing on chute control rod so wider flange (U) is facing away from bracket (R) as shown. Install bearing in hole bracket (R).


M63878

11. Install black U-joint (U) to crank support rod (V) and fasten with spring locking pin (W).


M63879

12. Insert end of chute control rod (X) into U-joint and fasten with spring locking pin (Y).


M63880

13. Install sway bar (A) on welded rod (B) and secure with large spring locking pin (C).


M41413b M63881a

Fasten each yoke (D) to snowthrower frame with 3/8 x 41/4 in. bolt (E), .406 x 1.0 x .134 in. washer (F), retainer (G), and 3/8 in. jam nut (H) in FIRST hole (I).


M41413b

14. Adjust jam nuts until bolt exposed inside of yoke, dimension (J), is approximately 1012 mm.

Assemble Yoke to Lift Rod


M92935

1. Turn M8 jam nut (A) onto lift rod (B).

2. Install yoke (C) on lift rod. Adjust jam nut until bolt exposed inside of yoke, dimension (D), is approximately 1012 mm.