Snapper Legacy XL 2000 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 3 Select a low ground speed when transporting on a slippery surface Engine amp Ground Speed Selection Always run the engine at full throttle Normally a slow ground speed is best for throwing snow The deeper or heavier the snow the slower the recom mended ground speed Starting amp Stopping 1 Start the tractor engine Set engine throttle at full speed 2 Lower the snowthrower 3 Engage the electric clutch switch Snowthrower auger should rotate Disengage the electric clutch switch Snowthrower auger should stop WARNING If auger does not start and stop when engag ing disengaging electric clutch see your autho rized dealer Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system 4 Select the proper ground speed 5 To stop the tractor depress the clutch brake pedal To stop the snowthrower disengage the electric clutch Before leaving the seat stop the engine dis engage the electric clutch set the parking brake remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Snow Removal Suggestions e Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning Wind direction is an important factor to consider Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating When land contour permits it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning In very deep or heavy snow2. Slowly lift the snowthrower 1 2 inch off the Figure 23 Shot Pins A Shot Pin Closed B Shot Pin Open ground EEE UNUL gt gt gt 5 See Figure 23 Place snowthrower shot pins A in 3 NI 227 closed position ped lt s 6 Make sure that PTO shaft is aligned with reduction box input shaft This is done to prevent PTO shaft from interfering with connection point and to help align the shaft for hookup 7 Stop engine lock parking brake and remove key 8 Check that shot pins Figure 23 are fully seated into push bar A Figure 24 If the shot pins do seat all the way in the in A Figure 23 position repeat steps 1 8 Figure 24 Attaching the Snowthrower to the Hitch 9 See Figure 25 Attach the drive shaft Pull back on A Push Bar the locking collar A and slide the drive shaft fully B Hitch Point onto the snowthrower Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft 10 See Figure 26 Attach the electric chute rotator to the tractor attachment plug Figure 25 Attach Drive Shaft A Locking Collar W 7 Figure 26 Attachment Electrical Connection 17 Snowthrower Installation 11 See Figure 27 Insert the deflector control handle B into the mounting bracket C Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide Figure 28 Secure the handle
3. Normal Care 9 Lubricate Snowthrower sannnennnnennnennnennnenne 9 Drive Shaft Lubrication 10 Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level 10 Inspect Scraper Bar 10 Reversing Scraper Bar 10 SHC BONES eee 11 NOTE In these instructions left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position Table of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment rrarranrrnnnnerranvrrnnnene 11 Electric Chute Rotator Gear 11 Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service Troubleshooting Chart cccccccssseeeeeeeeeees 12 Initial Installation Install Front Hitch ececeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 13 Install Long Drive Shaft ccccccseeeeeeeees 14 Mount Cable Guide 15 Assemble Discharge Chute 15 Electric Chute Rotator 15 Attach Deflector Control Cable VTS 15 Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Chain Box 16 Secure Cables 16 Snowthrower Installation 17 Snowthrower amp Hitch Removal Snowthrower amp Hitch Removal 05 19 Mounting Remote Deflector Control MVS TCU ONG a 20 TE 21 Hardware Torque Specifications Safety Rules amp Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in lo
4. it may be necessary to make the first pass with snowthrower partially raised backing up every few feet and lowering the snowthrower to clear the snow left on the surface Also it may be necessary to slice off less than the full width of the auger or reduce ground speed If snow stops flowing freely from the spout back away until the snowthrower clears itself DANGER If the auger stalls or the chute plugs DISENGAGE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY SET THE PARKING BRAKE WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP Remove the foreign object or clear the spout with a piece of wood before restarting the engine Never place hands into auger housing or spout to clear jammed object Auger may rotate when object is removed Daily Storage 1 Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing snow to prevent freeze up of auger 2 Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Off Season Storage 1 Remove snowthrower from the tractor Hitch can remain installed if other attachments are to be used 2 Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the housing 3 Paint or lightly coat with oil any area where paint has been worn or chipped away 4 Lubricate the snowthrower 5 Store the snowthrower and hitch in a dry place DANGER To prevent an explosion or fire never store the tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building where an ignition source is present MAINTENANCE Sc
5. lt gt Simplicity og MASSEY FERGUSON AGCO EO SNAPPER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S 46 Single Stage Snowthrower 46 Single Stage Snowthrower Mfg No Description 1694403 46 Single Stage Snowthrower for use with Legacy XL 2000 2900 Series 1725388 Revision 03 Rev Date 04 2008 TP 100 3896 03 AT SMAN lt gt Simplicity www simplicitymfg com SNAPPER www snapper com Briggs amp Stratton Power Products Group L L C Copyright 2008 Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All Rights Reserved www BRIGGSandSTRATTON com AGCO www AFCOLawn com ov MASSEY FERGUSON LAWN amp GARDEN EQUIPMENT www MasseyLawn com Safety Rules amp Information Ean S EE mecca 2 FEN 2 OD TATOM ee ma dun 2 61 61116 o EE EE 3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 3 Service Maintenance and Storage 3 MISSIONS de ee 3 ICCA EE eee 4 Required Accessories 5 Recommended Accessories 5 Clean Out Warning and Procedure 5 Operation G 010 1110 EE 7 Checks Before Starting 7 Operating ON Slopes 7 FANS DORA te cn ue 8 Engine amp Ground Speed Selection 8 Stopping amp Starting rrrnnrrrrrnnnnrrvrrnnnrrnnnnnenr 8 Snow Removal Suggestions 8 Daily Storage rrrrrnnnrornnnnrvrrnnnrrnrnnnrnnnnnrrnnnnnre 8 Off Season Storage 8 Maintenance Schedule for
6. scraper bar should scrape the surface On surfaces such as gravel the scraper bar should be set high enough so that it will not pick up debris 1 Loosen the nuts securing the skid shoes see Figure 12 2 Raise or lower the scraper bar to the desired height Use wood blocks to hold the snowthrower in position 3 Set the skid shoes so that they are in contact with the ground and tighten the skid shoe nuts Electric Chute Rotator Gear 1 Remove the plastic cover B Figure 13 and loosen the three taptite screws A securing the electric spout rotator motor 2 Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws A 11 Figure 12 Adjusting Skid Shoes Figure 13 Discharge Chute Motor Gear Adjustment A Adjustment Screws B Plastic Cover Troubleshooting Locate the problem you ve encountered in the chart below Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list ed Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem WARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine PROBLEM POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE CAUSE ACTION Blower does not PTO Selector in wrong posi
7. snowthrower a Place safety block under attachment b Lower attachment until it rests on block s Inspect location where scraper bar A Figure 9 meets snowthrower housing Reversing Scraper Bar 1 O O1 Raise attachment to top height 2 Place safety blocks under attachment 3 4 Using 1 2 wrench remove six nuts washers and Lower attachment until it rests on blocks bolts B Figure 6 Remove scraper bar A Figure 9 Reverse or replace scraper bar Replace the six bolts washers nuts and tighten 10 Figure 6 Remove Plate Hardware A Capscrew Lockwasher amp Flange Nut Level Plug Here Figure 9 Scraper Bar Adjustment A Scraper Bar B Mounting Hardware od Maintenance Shear Bolts Refer to Figure 10 for discharge fan shear bolt two stage only grade 5 hardness 1 4 x 1 Refer to Figure 11 for auger shear bolt al models one in each auger special ized grade 5 hardness 5 16 x 2 1 2 Check for excessive wear The shear bolt will break if the auger or fan hits a solid object If this happens 1 Stop the snowthrower and tractor immediately 2 Stop the engine lock the parking brake and remove the key 3 Remove the broken shear bolt 4 Install a new shear bolt Make sure the replacement shear bolt is Grade 5 hardness 5 Locate and correct the cause of the shearing ADJUSTMENTS Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt the
8. 0 feet 3 1m horizontally 1 Refer to the Maintenance amp Adjustments section of e When operating on slopes wheel weights and this manual and perform any needed service Also tire chains are required refer to the tractor Operator s Manual and perform any required service Sets and locks in the angle of the chute deflector Checks Before Starting e Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope Avoid using brakes to control speed 2 Remove any objects from the work area which might be caught in or thrown by the auger e Drive up and down the face of the slopes never across the slope face 3 Before starting the engine clear the auger of any ice which may cause damage to the unit e Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE 4 Adjust the deflector and skid shoes to desired height See Skid Shoe Adjustment 5 Make sure all hardware is present and secure WARNING Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in your tractor Operator s Manual If tractor does not pass the test do not operate the tractor See your authorized dealer Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system Operation IMPORTANT NOTE Always raise the snowthrower before turning or backing up to prevent damage to the unit Transporting 1 Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the snowthrower 2 Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions
9. 23 DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that could become entangled in moving parts 24 Snow can hide obstacles Make sure to remove all obstacles from the area to be cleared CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the dis charge chute is the most common cause of injury associ ated with snowthrowers Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute 1 SHUT OFF THE ENGINE 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a Clean out tool not your hands Ao SERVICE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and spacer heaters or clothes dry ers Allow
10. B Figure 27 using a clevis pin A and hair pin clip D NOTE If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION 12 Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in the Maintenance section 13 Perform all adjustments as shown in the Adjustments section 18 Figure 27 Install Remote Deflector Control A Clevis Pin B Deflector Control Handle C Mounting Bracket D Hair Pin Clip Remote Deflector Control EG Figure 28 Cable and Wire Routing SNOWTHROWER amp HITCH REMOVAL NOTE Whenever removed install clevis pins hitch pins clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for stor age 1 2 Fully lower the attachment lift See Figure 25 Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar A and then pulling the shaft off See Figure 26 Disconnect the attachment electrical connection See Figure 27 Remove the hardware securing the remote deflector control and remove the control See Figure 23 Detach the snowthrower from the snowthrower hitch by moving the shot pins B into open position Lower the snowthrower to the ground and back out 7 See Figure 15 amp 16 Disconnect the drive shaft A Figure 15 from the transmission B Figure 16 by pulling on the locking collar A Slide the drive shaft out from the front of the tractor The drive shaft may remain attached to the h
11. S Body These torque values are to be used for all hardware na Length excluding locknuts self tapping screws thread forming Go screws sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews Recommended seating torque values for locknuts W a for prevailing torque locknuts use 65 of grade 5 torques N b for flange whizlock nuts and screws use 135 of 7 grade 5 torques N Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings all torque Q values must meet this specification A Wrench amp Fastener Size Guide 1 4 Bolt or Nut Wrench 7 16 5 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench 1 2 3 8 Bolt or Nut Wrench 9 16 7 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench Bolt 5 8 Wrench Nut 11 16 1 2 Bolt or Nut Wrench 3 4
12. d others away 11 Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 12 Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snowthrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs 15 Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 16 Never touch a hot engine or muffler 17 Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo sures automobiles window wells drop offs and the like without proper adjustment of the discharge angle 18 Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit 19 Never leave a running unit unattended Always disen gage the auger and traction controls stop engine and remove keys 20 Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 21 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci dents occurring to other people or property 22 Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of power equipment related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the unit safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury
13. foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snowthrower 4 If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 5 Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the collec tor impeller housing or discharge guide and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections 6 When leaving the machine unattended disengage the power take off PTO lower the attachment set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 7 When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the collector impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run the engine indoors except for starting the engine or for transporting the snowthrow er in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes 9 Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place and working 10 Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children an
14. h board DO NOT OVER TORQUE Over torquing may crack the dashboard 20 Line Template Up with Top Crease of Plastic Dashboard 9 32 Hole id N Line Ten ie Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard 21 Remote Deflector Control Template Hardware Identification amp Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE Tolerance 20 Hex Head Capscrew Hardware Grade G np SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Ka mun Hex Nut i Size Of in lbs in lbs in lbs EE Hardware ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft Ibs Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1 2 this is the 9 Nominal size meaning the inside diameter is 1 2 inch ifa 996 second number is present it represent the threads per inch 10 24 10 32 When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1 2 16 x 2 this 1 4 20 means the Nominal size or body diameter is 1 2 inch the second number represents the threads per inch 16 in this 1 4 28 example and the final number is the body length of the 39 16 18 bolt or screw in this example 2 inches long 9 16 24 The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to er 3 8 24 help you select the appropriate hardware and tools HG 44 76 20 Nut 1 2 1 2 13 1 2 20 v l Inside N 9 16 12 Diameter 09 16 18 5 8 11 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 N 7 8 9 Screw 1 2 x 2 7 8 14 1 8 N Body 1 12 Diameter NOTE
15. hedule For Normal Care Clean snow and ice from After each use snowthrower Lubricate snowthrower Every 10 hours or at least once a year Once a year or more often under frequent use Inspect adjust and lubricate drive chain Check Gear Box Oil Inspect Adjust amp Lubricate Drive Chain See Figure 3 1 Remove the two flange nuts A and chain guard B 2 Check the chain Replace chain if worn or damaged 3 There should be no slack in the chain and the sprockets D and G should be aligned The drive shaft 1 should be parallel with the auger housing If adjustment is required proceed with steps 4 7 4 Loosen the adjustment nuts F 5 Pull rearward on the drive shaft 1 until all slack is removed from chain With drive shaft housing parallel with auger housing and sprockets aligned retighten the adjustment nuts F Torque to 40 50 ft Ibs 6 Spread a coat of grease on the chain working the grease into the links 7 Reinstall the chain guard B and two nuts A Lubricate the Auger Lubricate the auger as shown in Figure 4 Lubricate Discharge Chute Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge chute with lithium grease Lubricate the deflector hinge extension linkage and cable with oil see Figure 2 D iy eA av Figure 2 Lube Discharge Chute Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine i
16. hrough the cable guide A Figure 22 Secure the handle B Figure 21 using a clevis pin A and hair pin clip D SECURE SPOUT ROTATOR WIRE HARNESS NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Secure the spout rotator wire harness to the remote deflector control cable as shown in Figure 22 using cable ties C Connect Electric Chute Rotator Wire Harness 1 Connect the electric discharge chute rotator motor leads to the wire harness Route the wire harness through the control cable support arm see Figure 22 16 Ve fi Figure 20 Install Drive Shaft A Key C Set Screw B Nut Centerlock 1 4 20 D Capscrew 1 4 20 x 1 7 8 Figure 21 Install Remote Deflector Control A Clevis Pin C Mounting Bracket B Deflector Control Handle D Hair Pin Clip Figure 22 Deflector Control Cable Support Arm A Cable Guide B Holes in Snowthrower C Cable Ties Snowthrower Installation SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION 1 Fully lower the attachment lift 2 See Figure 23 Pull the shot pins B open and lock ing them in open position 3 Raise and support PTO shaft with a wire or rope 4 See Figure 24 Drive the tractor push bar under the snowthrower hitch point B The dozer snowthrower hitch points B need to line up side to side with the edges of the push bar A The snowthrower hitch points B will hang from the top edge of the push bar A
17. itch assembly for storage See Figure 14 Disconnect hydraulic hoses Disconnect hairpins A and remove clevis pins B Slide hitch assembly C off of the slots on the tractor E 19 Snowthrower Hitch amp Removal Mount Remote Deflector Control Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9 32 Hole Mount Bracket and align with Line SC Mark and Drill One 9 32 Hole Figure 28 Template Location MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL NOTE Read through instructions before beginning 1 Open the hood 2 Cut out the template and place it on the lower left cor ner of the dashboard as shown above 3 Mark and drill one 9 32 hole using the template to locate the holes 4 Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket E Figure 29 control to the dashboard using upper hole 5 Align center of lower hole to dashed line on template D 7 and mark Remove the remote deflector mounting TO bracket E Drill one 9 32 hole using the marked Xp location 6 Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket E con trol to the dashboard Secure using two 1 4 20 x 7 8 Figure 29 Mount Control Bracket Current Models capscrews through the bracket E and dash A 1 4 20 x 7 8 Capscrews D 1 4 20 Nuts board B 1 4 x 1 1 4 Flatwashers E Mounting Bracket 7 Secure with 1 4 x 1 1 4 flatwashers B lockwashers 1 4 Lockwashers C and nuts D on the BACKSIDE of the das
18. k or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place con tainers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dis penser nozzle f Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until refueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device g Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled uel h If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing imme diately 5 Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 6 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer 7 Let engine motor and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow 8 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine TP 600 4159 00 UV SMAN OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry Passengers 3 After striking a
19. r C Assembly F Clevis Pin 5 8 x 2 1 2 13 Initial Installation Figure 15 Front Hitch Mounting Brackets A Drive Shaft E Carriage Bolts amp Nuts B Support Bracket F Set Collars C Front Hitch NS D Capscrews f 3 8 16 x 3 4 FN INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT 9 1 Slide the drive shaft A Figure 15 in from the front Line up the support bracket B with the front hitch C Simultaneously line up the the locking collar of the drive shaft A Figure 16 with the PTO drive of the transmission B 2 Slide the support bracket B Figure 15 in to the front hitch C about 1 2 Connect the locking collar A Figure 13 Pull back on the locking collar A and slide the drive shaft fully onto the transmission B Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft Figure 16 Attachment Lift Extension A Drive Shaft Locking Collar 4 Slide the support bracket B Figure 15 all the way B Transmission Shaft into the front hitch C The support bracket B should be touching the front hitch Tighten cap screws D NOTE If the support bracket does not touch the front hitch loosen the set collars F carriage bolts and nuts E holding the bearing holders Slide the bracket to the front hitch C and tighten the set collars F carriage bolts and nuts E Secure the bracket with the cap screws D 14 Figure 17 Assemble Discharge Chute A Plastite Sc
20. r impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool DO NOT use your hands TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment make certain you have e Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator s Manual e Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac tor controls and their operation including how to safely and properly start and stop the unit e Practice driving in an open area without the attachment to become accustomed to the unit Operation OPERATION Controls Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator s Manual Refer to Figure 1 for control locations A ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR Rotates the chute right and left B PTO SWITCH Engages and disengages the snowthrower C ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport D PTO SELECTOR Figure 1 Controls ne A Electric Chute Rotator E Throttle Selects front rear or both PTO s Select forward position g PTO Switch F Hydraulics Selector for snowthrower use C Attachment Lift G Remote Deflector E THROTTLE D PTO Selector Control Sets engine speed Always use FULL throttle F HYDRAULICS SELECTOR SWITCH Selects inboard or auxiliary hydraulics Select forward position Operating On Slopes G REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL WARNING e Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 which is a rise of three feet 9m vertically in 1
21. rew B Hold Down C Chute Ring Assemble Discharge Chute 1 Remove the three hold downs B Figure 17 and plastite screws A Lubricate the base of the discharge chute and ring gear with automotive lithium grease Remove the plastic cover B Flgure 18 and loosen the three taptite screws A securing the electric spout rotator motor Install the discharge chute and secure to the chute ring C Figure 17 using the three hold downs B and plastite screws A Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws A Figure 18 Install Skid Shoes 1 2 Install the skid shoes using 3 8 16 x 3 4 carriage bolts washers lockwashers and nuts as shown in Figure 19 Adjust the skid shoes See Adjustments section Electric Chute Rotator Gear 1 Remove the plastic cover B Figure 18 and loosen the three taptite screws A securing the electric spout rotator motor 15 Initial Installation Figure 18 Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A Adjustment Screws B Plastic Cover Figure 19 Skid Shoe Installation Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 Snowthrower Housing Skid Shoe Washer Lockwasher Hex Nut moop Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws A Attach Deflector Control Cable Support Arm 1 Assemble the deflector control cable suppo
22. rt arm A Figure 22 to the left side of the snowthrower using one 5 16 18 x 1 capscrew lockwasher and nut using the holes B shown in Figure 22 Initial Installation Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Box 1 Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input shaft Install the key A Figure 20 into the input shaft key way Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft see Figure 20 Secure the drive shaft using a 1 4 20 x 1 7 8 cap screw D Figure 20 and center lock nut B NOTE The 1 4 20 x 1 7 8 capscrew supplied in the hardware bag has been ground to exactly 1 7 8 length for this purpose and is required for correct drive shaft clearance 5 Secure the key with an hex socket set screw C Figure 20 Secure Cables DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET HOLES NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Using the template included in the back of this manu al drill two 9 32 holes in the dashboard to mount the remote deflector control bracket C Figure 21 See template at the back of this book for instructions SECURE REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Insert the deflector control handle B Figure 21 into the mounting bracket C Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires t
23. s stopped parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine Grease Chain Figure 3 Drive Chain A Flange Nuts F Adjustment Nuts B Chain Guard G Drive Shaft Sprocket C Spacers H Nuts D Auger Sprocket I Drive Shaft E Drive Sprocket Figure 4 Lubricate Auger Maintenance Figure 5 Drive Shaft Lubrication Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of the snowthrower drive shaft with lithium grease Also lubri cate the grease zerk in the middle of the shaft See Figure 5 Check Gear Box Oil 1 7 8 Remove and retain the four capscrews lockwashers and flange nuts A Figure 6 securing the gear box plate Rotate the gear box to access the top fill plug See Figure 8 Remove the fill plug using a 1 4 Allen wrench Access the back level plug through the oblong hole in the top of the snowthrower see Figure 7 Remove the plug using a 1 4 Allen wrench While holding the gear box level add Simplicit y Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil to the fill hole until oil runs out the level hole Reinstall the fill plug and level plug Pivot the gear box back into position and secure the plate using the hardware removed in step 1 Inspect Scraper Bar 1 2 Raise snowthrower to highest position Use safety block s to secure
24. ss of control of unit severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders or damage to property or equipment The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly 2 Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction 3 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons partic ularly small children and pets PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects 2 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine motor 3 Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade quate winter outer garments Avoid loose fitting cloth ing that can get caught in moving parts Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur faces 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel d Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truc
25. structions Keep all guards and shields in place e Stop engine remove key and be sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before servicing or unplugging Do not use hands to unplug chute or auger e Always direct discharge so as to avoid injury to persons or damage to property e Never allow anyone in front of the machine while it is operating Part No 1716531 Main Operation Warning Decal Safety Information Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 Recommended Accessories A rear mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs per wheel plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box For operation on slopes greater than 15 8 5 Quick Tach Weights tire chains and wheel weights are recom mended Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 Required Accessories A Lift Lever Kit is required for some of the models covered by this manual and must be installed as part of hitch installation DANGER Do not clean out discharge chute with hands Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury Use a clean out tool Use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute Stop the engine Remove the key 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auge
26. the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Always refer to the operators manual for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 5 Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller 6 If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated 7 Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage Safety Rules 8 Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor age preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods 9 Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service 10 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 11 Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition 12 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly 13 Components are subject to wear damage and dete rioration Frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts when nec essary 14 Check control operation frequently Adjust and ser vice as required 15 Use only factory a
27. tion Put selector in forward position Blower does not lift Hydraulics Selector in wrong position Switch to forward position Auger does not Broken shear bolt Replace shear bolt rotate Faulty auger gearbox See your dealer Snowthrower vibrates Faulty bearings gearbox See your dealer excessively auger or discharge fan Auger or discharge See your dealer fan bent or broken Faulty auger gearbox See your dealer Uneven cut on Scraper bar is worn Replace or reverse bottom of blower back to blower scraper bar housing Uneven cut on Skid shoes out of Check and adjust bottom of blower adjustment shoes accordingly Discharge chute does Discharge chute not Lubricate discharge chute not rotate lubricated Something is caught Inspect and remove in discharge fan foreign material with engine off and all motion stopped Electric Motor defective See your dealer 12 Initial Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the sub frame kit Install Front Hitch 1 Lift assembly C Figure 14 and slide onto slots on tractor D Lift back of assembly to frame and install clevis pins B clevis pins F and hair pins A Many approved attachments have color coded quick couplers to aid in installation Match the tractor quick coupler with the like colored attachment quick cou pler Figure 14 Hitch to Tractor Installation A Hair Pin D Sub frame B Clevis Pin 5 8 x 1 13 16 E Slots on Tracto
28. ury Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute i Part No 1722674 Discharge Chute Danger Decal AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING AUGER Keep hands feet and clothing away Part No 1716532 Auger Danger Decal All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your unit If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation CAUTION ENSURE PINS SNAP SECURELY INTO THE LOCKED POSITION PRIOR TO OPERATION Part No 1709688 Auger Danger Decal DANGER Je DRIVELINE TACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP PEOPLE AnD CLOTHING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL DRIVELINE TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN FREELY ON ORIVELINE Part No 1709689 Auger Danger Decal WHEN OPERATING WITH SNOWTHROWER REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS ARE REQUIRED Part No 1716540 Wheel Weights Required Decal TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH e Refer to Operator s Manual for Safety and Operating In
29. uthorized replacement parts when making repairs 16 Always comply with factory specifications on all set tings and adjustments 17 Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements 18 Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained Improper ser vice procedures can result in hazardous operation equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer s warranty 19 Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition EMISSIONS 1 Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known in certain quantities to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 2 If available look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emis sions label Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec tively we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit A DANGER Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious inj
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