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Old 11-14-2017, 08:02 AM
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There are different methods of attaching the snow throwers and most will swear
their way is the best, but guaranteed, most swear @ the process.
I prefer to do it on cement in a heated building.
I separate the thrower from the mule drive/gearbox, by removing the lower bar/shaft, it is only retained by a cotterpin on each end., and only one need be removed.
I slip the mule drive into it's home and attach the belt & adjust, it is easily handled as far as weight.
Don't forget to put the chute adjusting crank support rod, in it's pocket in the mule drive before you put the mule onto the tractor ( some will not allow you to do it after it is on the tractor,
( and you don't need the practice of repeated installations)
Then slide the thrower/auger assy up to it, aligning the drive shaft in it's proper orientation of the yokes first .
next slide the thrower closer to where it should be to insert the pin.
Then just wiggle and slid in the pin, marrying the units together.
It helps if you put a chamfer on the pin and lube it slightly.
( Things always go easier with lube)
Then finish by attaching the upper links with hair pins/attaching pins, cotter pins, bent nails, bailing wire or other what-have-you's from the previous owner

Beats the hell out of skinned knuckles and trying to align everything up @ the same time for me.
Your results will vary, no guarantees, and no dogs will be kicked during or after the process.
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