INSTALLING CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
This section covers the installation of the Clutch/Idler
assembly to tractors with attachment clutches that are
either rod operated (p. 15), cable operated (p. 17) or
electric (p. 19). Use the appropriate instructions for your
ROD OPERATED MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to
the disengaged (down) position.
Screw the trunnion (CC) onto the end of the snow
Locate the clutch arm (where the mower clutch rod
was connected) underneath the right hand side the
tractor, just to the inside of the suspension arm.
attached to the clutch lever, the
extension, bolt and nut must be removed and stored
IMPORTANT: Re-attach the extension
lever before reinstalling the mower deck.
Position the engagement rod to the inside of the
clutch arm and insert the drilled end of the rod
through the arm. Secure with a 5/64" hairpin cotter
FIGURE 29 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
ENGAGEMENT ROD
5/64" HAIRPIN
COTTER (DD)
TRACTOR'S CLUTCH ARM
SUSPENSION ARM
TRUNNION (CC)
REMOVE EXTENSION,
BOLT AND NUT
(IF PRESENT)
Attach the two suspension arms to the inside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(C), 5/16" washers (Q) and 5/16" nylock nuts (Y) for
each arm. Place the washers between the arms and
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (Y)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
5/16" WASHER (Q)
STOP
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
FLAT IDLER
PULLEY
• Two different length drive belts are included with
your snow thrower. Tractors with manual attachment
clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the fl at idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the
fl at idler pulley with the fl at side of the belt against the
pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
