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ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
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
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Adjustment Training ............................................................2 Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11 Preparation ......................................................2 Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................11 Operation.........................................................2 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Children ...........................................................3 Troubleshoot
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Safety Rules & 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 loss 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 OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. Do not put hands or feet near or und
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Safety Rules 20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- alcohol or drugs. age preparations before storing the unit for both short 21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci- and long term periods. dents occurring to other people or property. 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for 22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to above, are involv
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional SAFETY DECALS messages on your unit should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect instructions are not followed. The information is for your from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on manufacturing. your unit. Although re
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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 weig
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Operation OPERATION A E C G Controls Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator’s Manual. Refer to Figure 1 for control locations. B A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR F Rotates the chute right and left. D B. PTO SWITCH Engages and disengages the snowthrower. C. ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport. Figure 1. Controls D. PTO SELECTOR A. Electric Chute Rotator E. Throttle Selects front, rear or both PTO’s. Select forward position B. PTO Switch F. Hydraulics
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Operation Snow Removal Suggestions IMPORTANT NOTE � Determine the best snow removal pattern before Always raise the snowthrower before turning or beginning. backing up, to prevent damage to the unit. � Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Transporting Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. 1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the � Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on snowthrower. cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating. 2. Adjust ground
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Maintenance MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on Schedule For Normal Care the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is Care Required Schedule stopped, parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key Clean snow and ice from After each use. before beginning maintenance or adjustments to snowthrower. prevent accidental starting of the engine. Lubricate snowthrower. Every 10 hours or at least once a year. Inspect, adjust an
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Maintenance A Figure 5. Drive Shaft Lubrication Figure 6. Remove Plate Hardware A. Capscrew, Lockwasher & Flange Nut Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of the snowthrower drive shaft with lithium grease. Also lubri- Access cate the grease zerk in the middle of the shaft (see Level Plug Figure 5). Here Check Gear Box Oil 1. Remove and retain the four capscrews, lockwashers, and flange nuts (A, Figure 6) securing the gear box plate. 2. Rotate the gear box to ac
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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. Figure 10. Discharge Fan Shear Bo
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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 preve
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Initial Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the sub-frame kit. D Install Front Hitch A 1. Lift assembly (C, Figure 14) and slide onto slots on A tractor (D). Lift back of assembly to frame and install B E clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A). C 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. F Figure 14. Hitch to Tractor Installation A. H
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Initial Installation F A C E D B E Figure 15. Front Hitch Mounting Brackets A. Drive Shaft E. Carriage Bolts & Nuts B. Support Bracket F. Set Collars C. Front Hitch D. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 3/4 INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT 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, Figu
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Initial Installation B A A A Figure 18. Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A. Adjustment Screws B. Plastic Cover B C Figure 17. Assemble Discharge Chute A. Plastite Screw B. Hold-Down C. Chute Ring Assemble Discharge Chute 1. Remove the three hold downs (B, Figure 17) and A plastite screws (A). E 2. Lubricate the base of the discharge chute and ring B F gear with automotive lithium grease. C 3. Remove the plastic cover (B, FIgure 18) and loosen D the three taptite screws (A) securing the electri
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Initial Installation Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Box 1. Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input C shaft. B A 2. Install the key (A, Figure 20) into the input shaft key- way. 3. Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft (see Figure 20). D 4. 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 c
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Snowthrower Installation SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. A 2. See Figure 23. Pull the shot pins (B) open and lock- B 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 Closed Open Lock snowthrower hitch point (B). The dozer snowthrower (In) (Out) hitch points (B) need to line up side to side with the edges of the push bar (A). The snowthrower hitch Figure 23. Shot Pins points (B)
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Snowthrower Installation 11. See Figure 27. Insert the deflector control handle (B) into the mounting bracket (C). A Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide (Figure 28). B Secure the handle (B, Figure 27) using a clevis pin (A) and hair pin clip (D). NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the C dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION. D 12. Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in th
