
SB2040
Snowblower
Assembly and Installation
Connect Lift
Rods
1. Allow the subframe to pivot (while the blower head remains stationary), so you can connect the two lift
2.
Verify that the
two
counterbalance springs remain connected at both ends.
rods to the subframe using the
two
5/8
x 1-5/8" clevis pins and 4 x 80 mm spring clips.
/
4 x 80
mm
SPRING
CLIP
5/8
x
1-5/8"
CLEVIS
PIN
Engage Lockout Pin
The counterbalance springs transfer the weight
of
the push
frame (and blower head) against the subframe. This
arrangement allows the height adjustment lever to easily
raise and lower the entire blower head. The push frame
must be locked into position (using the lockout pin) before
the springs can be properly adjusted.
Once the counterbalance springs are adjusted, they are
under tension. The lockout pin must be kept in the locked
position until the entire snowblower is fully installed.
1.
Place a suitable block of wood or other support under
2.
Adjust the position of the subframe as needed to slide
the lockout pin through the push frame and into the
corresponding hole in the subframe. Secure the lockout
pin with a 3 x 65 mm spring clip.
3.
Verify the lockout pin is correctly installed by attempting
to pivot the subframe
on
the push frame.
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the push frame,
so
the subframe can pivot downward.
POP
52152 (9610)
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