Assemble Snowblower


Install Discharge Chute

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A - Discharge Chute

B - Clip

C - Self-Tapping Screw, M8x20

  1. Put light coat of John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent onto discharge chute base and install discharge chute (A).

  2. Install three large clips (B) with six self-tapping screws (C).

  3. Tighten screws. Chute should rotate freely after tightening.


Install Discharge Chute Cables

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    A - Cable

    B - Black Cable Shield

    C - Bracket

    Lay cables (A) over attachment shell.



  2. Avoid damage! Hydraulic cylinder plunger must be in the retracted position (all the way in the cylinder) when beginning this procedure.

    Remove black cable shield (B) and bracket (C). Verify that cables are still on pulleys.

  3. Rotate chute right.

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    A - Right Cable

    B - Washer

    C - Left Cable

    D - Washer

    Stand behind attachment. Take right cable (A) and wrap around chute counterclockwise.



  5. Use locking pliers and pull cable tight around threaded stud, and behind locknut and washer (B).

  6. Tighten nut.

  7. Wrap left cable (C) around chute clockwise.

  8. Use locking pliers and pull cable tight around threaded stud, and behind locknut and washer (D).

  9. Tighten nut.

  10. Tuck excess ends of cables under cable.

  11. Avoid damage! Make sure that you install the long cap screw through the black cable shield and bracket.

    Install black cable shield and bracket.


Lubricating Drive Shaft

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    Lubricate drive shaft grease fittings (A) with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent.



  2. Extend drive shaft ends.

  3. Rotate inner guard (B) until hole reveals drive shaft grease fitting (C).

  4. Lubricate grease fitting with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.

  5. Extend and retract drive shaft several times to distribute grease along drive shaft. Add grease as necessary.


Lubricating Auger Shaft

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    A - Grease Fitting

    Locate grease fittings (A).



  2. Lubricate grease fittings with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent.


Install Tie Strap

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    A - Tie Strap

    Install tie strap (A) through hole on right side of attachment.



  2. Fasten hydraulic hoses to attachment housing with tie strap.


Install Drift Blade

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    Note, shown with second optional drift blade. One included with snowblower.

    A - Drift Blade

    B - Cap Screw, M6x25

    Install drift blade (A) with cap screws and locknuts to outside of attachment housing.



  2. Tighten nuts.

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