Installing, Place tractor over snowblower frame, Attach upper mounting frame – John Deere OMGX10742 J9 User Manual

Page 15: Install upper v-belt

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INSTALLING

Installing

Place Tractor Over Snowblower Frame

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section).

2. Move the tractor mower lift handle to the raised position.

3. Position snowblower directly in front of the tractor.

4. Roll tractor forward until right front tire makes contact
with the lift bar (A).

5. Roll right front tire by hand forward over lift bar.

Attach Upper Mounting Frame

1. Position upper mounting frame (A) in line with tractor
frame.

2. Move snowblower lift bar rearward to the raised position.

3. Lift rear of upper mounting frame and roll tractor forward

sliding rear slots of upper mounting frame onto 1/2 x 2-Inch
bolts (B) protruding from mounting angles of tractor.

Install Upper V-Belt

1. Move tractor attachment lever into disengaged (OFF)
position.

2. Check belt routing. Make sure that upper V-belt is routed
INSIDE the clutch idler pulley (A), two belt guides (B) and
belt guide (C).

3. Check position of belt guide (C).

Tractors with V-Twin engines and 46-Inch mower

deck: Belt guide (C) should remain in outer hole as
shown.

All other tractors: Move belt guide (D) to inner hole

(M).

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachment is heavy.

Keep hands and feet out from under attachment
when removing or installing.

M95942

A

M95943

A

B

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! The engine may

accidently start while servicing the machine.
Remove the key and disconnect any spark plug
wires before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Route upper V-belt
INSIDE three belt guides. Routing belt incorrectly
can cause belt damage.

B

B

A

D

C

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