Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnowthrowersHD Drive Link Kit

FormNo.3443-134RevA

HDDriveLinkKit

ModelNo.144-1620

InstallationInstructions

Installation

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

Description

Qty.

Use

Nopartsrequired

–

Preparethemachine.

Tractionplate1

Traction-cablebracket1

Bolt2

Nut2

Tractionrod1

Installthekit.

PreparingtheMachine

1.Movethemachinetolevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor

allmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

InstallingtheKit

InstallingtheTractionPlateand

Bracket

1.Removethe2screwsthatareholdingthebelt

coverinplace(Figure1).

2.Removethebeltcover(Figure1).

g260066

Figure1

3.Unhookthespringfromtheexistingtraction

plate(Figure2).

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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Form No. 3443-134 Rev A HD Drive Link Kit Model No. 144-1620 Installation Instructions Installation Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Description Use Qty. No parts required – Prepare the machine. Traction plate Traction-cable bracket Bolt Nut Traction rod 1 1 2 2 1 Install the kit. Preparing the Machine 1. Move the machine to level surface. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3.
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g340063 Figure 2 1. Existing traction plate 2. Spring g340065 Figure 4 4. Remove the existing traction plate from the friction wheel plate by removing the bolt holding it in place (Figure 3). 1. Traction plate bolt 6. 2. New traction plate In the rear of the machine, unhook the traction cable from the traction-cable bracket (Figure 5). g340066 Figure 5 1. Traction rod 2. Traction-cable bracket 3. Traction cable g340064 Figure 3 1. Traction plate bolt 5. 7.
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g340092 Figure 9 g340089 1. Bolt 2. Traction rod Figure 6 1. Crank bracket 2. Bolt 3. Nut 4. Existing traction-cable bracket 3. 9. Install the new traction-cable bracket on the crank bracket using the previously removed bolt and nut. 10. Hook the traction cable on the new traction-cable bracket as shown in Figure 7. 3. Nut Connect the other end of the rod to the new traction plate using a bolt and nut included with this kit (Figure 10).
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Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. • Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Yearly Controls System Maintenance 2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to until the cable is taught and the bottom of the bracket touches the frame of the machine. 3. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 12).