Instruction Manual
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STOP
SNow Thrower KIT
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Model No. 71-24831
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Front Hanger Bracket, L.H. 54"
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3/8" x 1" Carriage Bolt
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41039 (06/19/08)
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If you have a 54" mower deck skip to step #9.
For smaller decks use the following instructions.
STep 6: (See fIGure 6)
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Assemble the L.H. hanger bracket to the left side of
the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two
3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" nylock nuts.
STep 4: (See fIGure 4)
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Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts and
nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame.
If the tractor has a muffler guard at the front of the
R.H. foot rest, remove the bottom bolt and nut, and
the washer which is located between the guard and
the tractor frame.
•
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
•
Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the
R.H. and L.H. foot rests.
MUFFLER GUARD
(only on models
with side muffler)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 6
LEFT SIDE VIEW
REMOVE BOLTS, NUTS
& WASHERS SHOWN
REMOVE
BRACKET
FIGURE 4
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STep 7: (See fIGure 7)
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Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest and
sway bar bracket. Use two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two
3/8" lock washers and one spacer.
STep 5: (See fIGure 5)
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Assemble the R.H. hanger bracket to the bottom hole
where the mower stop bracket was removed and to
the upper hole under the front of the foot rest. Fasten
with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and
3/8" nylock nuts. (On tractors with muffler guards,
slide the hanger bracket between the guard and the
tractor frame.)
•
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
SPACER
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
SWAY BAR
BRACKET
FIGURE 7
LEFT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 5
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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STep 8: (See fIGure 8)
STep 10: (See fIGure 10)
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Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
Only for 54" mower decks
•
Assemble the 54" R.H. hanger bracket to the holes on
the right side of the tractor frame where the mower stop
bracket was removed. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and one 3/8" nylock nut.
•
•
Proceed to step #14 on page 6.
54" MOWER DECKS
3/8" x 1"
FRAME
HEX BOLT
BRACKET
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET (54")
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
FIGURE 8
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 10
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Steps #9 thru #13 for tractors with 54" mower decks.
STep 11: (See fIGure 11)
STep 9: (See fIGure 9)
Only for 54" mower decks
Only for 54" mower decks
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Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes
where the mower stop bracket was removed on the left
side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" nylock nuts
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•
Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt
from both sides of the tractor frame.
Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the foot
rests on both sides of the tractor frame.
54" MOWER DECKS
54" MOWER DECKS
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET (54")
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
REMOVE
REMOVE
FIGURE 9
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 11
LEFT SIDE VIEW
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STep 12: (See fIGure 12)
Only for 54" mower decks
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Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and
two spacers.
•
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
STep 14: (See fIGure 14)
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Attach the two suspension arms to the outside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm.
54" MOWER DECKS
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
SPACER
SPACER
(snow thrower)
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (E)
SUSPENSION
ARM
FIGURE 12
LEFT SIDE VIEW
STep 13 (See fIGure 13)
Only for 54" mower decks
FIGURE 14
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•
Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.
Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" flanged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
STep 15: (See fIGure 15)
54" MOWER DECKS
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Attach the two mounting brackets to the front of the
clutch/idler assembly using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
and 3/8" nylock nuts. Place the frame brackets on the
outside of the assembly frame.
3/8" x 1"
FRAME
HEX BOLT
BRACKET
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
MOUNTING
BRACKET
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
FIGURE 13
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 15
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STep 16: (See fIGure 16)
STep 18: (See fIGure 18)
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Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down.
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Two different length drive belts are supplied with your
snow thrower. Select the shorter belt with #46989
printed on it.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the upper idler
pulley. Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt
and the upper idler pulley with the flat side of the belt
against the pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Hook the end of the spring (GG) onto the bottom of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a 3/8" hex
lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for
the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.
•
SPRING (GG)
•
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
(DD)
HEX BOLTS
UPPER IDLER
PULLEY
BOTTOM
VIEW
UPPER
IDLER
ARM
DRIVE BELT
#46989
fIGure 16
VIewed froM BoTToM
FIGURE 18
STep 17: (See fIGure 17)
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Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
•
Insert the tensioning chains through the holes shown
on the left and right sides. Attach the ends of the chains
to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) into the left side
chain. If the tractor's engine pulley is smaller than 6",
place it in link #3 from the spring. For larger engine
pulleys, place it in link #6 from the spring.
•
3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER (LL)
IN LINK #3 or #6
LEFT & RIGHT
TENSIONING
CHAINS (PP)
FIGURE 17
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STep 19: (See fIGure 19)
Only for mower decks smaller than 54"
coMpLeTe STepS #47 Thru #59 IN The
SNow Thrower MaNuaL,TheN reTurN
To STep 21 oN ThIS paGe.
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Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor
frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto
the shoulder bolts assembled to the frame brackets.
Lift the front of the assembly, positioning the upper idler
pulley so that it clears the engine pulley. Attach the front
of the assembly to the hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).
STep 21: (See fIGure 21)
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Loosen the two hex bolts and nuts which fasten the top
of the tractor drawbar to the rear of the tractor frame.
Assemble the notched end of the side brace arms
down onto both loosened bolts. Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the weight tray to the drawbar using a
1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A), a 1/2" washer (V) and a 1/2"
nylock nut (EE). Do not tighten yet.
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
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•
Fasten the weight tray to the side brace arms using
two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Do not tighten yet.
Fasten the cross brace to the side brace arms using
two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
HAIRPIN COTTER (KK)
LOOSENED
NUT AND BOLT
CROSS
BRACE
1/2" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
FIGURE 19
STep 20: (See fIGure 20)
Only for 54" mower decks
•
Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor
frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto
the shoulder bolts assembled to the frame brackets.
Lift the front of the assembly, positioning the upper idler
pulley so that it clears the engine pulley. Attach the front
of the assembly to the hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).
SIDE BRACE
ARM
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (N)
WEIGHT TRAY
1/2" WASHER (V)
54" MOWER DECKS
1/2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
FIGURE 21
VIEWED FROM REAR
reTurN To STep #64 IN The SNow
Thrower MaNuaL aNd fINISh
aSSeMBLING The SNow Thrower.
HAIRPIN COTTER (KK)
FIGURE 20
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