Service Manual

SECTION 16
SNOW CAB
CAUTION: Servicing the Power Shift Snowthrower will
require working with some of the moving
parts. To
prevent accidental starting of the engine while
performing service, take the following precautions:
Rotate the ignition key to
off and remove.
Pull the wire
off the spark plug.
Make sure the wire does not accidentally touch
the spark plug.
CAUTION: The Power Shift Snowthrower has the
feature of being able to be stood on the front housing
for service and storage. Always drain the fuel from the
tank prior to such service taking the following
precautions:
Drain
it outdoors and make sure the engine is cool.
Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Do not drain the gasoline near any open flame or
Do not smoke when handling gasoline.
spark.
Snow Cab Operation
The snow cab protects the operator from wind and
blowing snow while snowthrowing.
It mounts to the
handles of Power Shift Snowthrowers. Construction is
of a metal frame and vinyl shell. Two cab kits were
available at the time this manual was published:
part
numbers 66-6200 and 68-9500. The two kits are identical
with the exception of the tops.
66-6200 uses a vinyl top
while
68-9500 uses a rigid plastic top. See Figure 132.
Snow Cab Removal
Removal of the Snow Cab is most easily accomplished
without disassembling the cab.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove the rear fasteners securing the cab frame
to the attaching bracket base. See Figure
132. Tip
the cab forward
so that it balances.
Remove the
two fasteners securing the cab frame
to the loop clamps just beneath the control panel.
Remove the cab from the handles.
Remove the
two screws securing the impeller
locking mechanism cover to the top
of the right
handle. See Figure
133.
Remove the fasteners securing the attaching
bracket base to the handles and remove the
attaching bracket base.
Figure
132
Figure 133
6. Re-install the lever cover to the top of the right
handle.
Snow Cab Installation
Installation and assembly are best accomplished at the
same time. See Figure
134.
NOTE: Do not tighten the mounting bolts until all parts
of the cab have been installed.
1. Remove the two screws securing the lever cover
to the right handle.
Power Shift Snowthrowers 95 Snow Cab