John Deere OMGX10742 J9 - Manual (Page 22)

Operating - 18
OPERATING
moving the snow deflector (A).
To increase distance snow is discharged, pull down on
snow deflector control handle (B) and lock in position.
Adjusting Lift Height
1. Place snowblower on ground level.
2. Loosen jam nut (A) and turn lift height adjustment bolt
(B):
• RIGHT to INCREASE lift height
• LEFT to DECREASE lift height
3. Raise snowblower and recheck lift height.
4. If up stop (C) hits front tractor axle retighten jam nut. If
not, repeat process.
Adjusting Lift Assist Springs
The lift assist springs (A) help in carrying the weight of the
snowblower.
For extra scraping ability in packed or hardened snow,
reduce tension of lift assist springs.
1. Put snowblower in the raised position and pull up on
chain and toggle (B) and remove hair cotter pin (C).
2. Allow several links of chain to pass down through hole in
the spring anchor bracket (D) and replace hair cotter pin
just above the spring anchor bracket.
• To decrease scraping action when snowblower is
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
Before making adjustment:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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B
A
C
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
Before making adjustment:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
C
B
A
D