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ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
42” Single-Stage Snowthrower &
46” Single-Stage Snowthrower
42” Snowthrower Attachment
Mfg. No. Description
1694144 42” Single-Stage Snowthrower
1694295 42” Single-Stage Snowthrower
46” Snowthrower Attachment
Mfg. No. Description
1694150 46” Single-Stage Snowthrower
1694296 46” Single-Stage Snowthrower
1724186-06
1723220-06
Rev 11/2004
TP 100-2545-06-AT-SMA
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Training ............................................................2 Troubleshooting Chart ...................................11 Preparation ......................................................2 Drive Chain Adjustment.................................12 Operation.........................................................2 Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................12 Children .......................
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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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Features & Controls C D CONTROL FUNCTIONS B The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating the A tractor and attachment requires the combined use of these controls and additional controls whose operation is described in the tractor Operator’s Manual. E F Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, loca- Figure 1. Control Locations tion, and function of A. Spout Rotator Switch these controls so that B. PTO Switch you will better under- C.
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General Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in If auger does not start and stop when your tractor Operator’s Manual. If tractor does not engaging/disengaging electric clutch, see your pass the test, do not operate the tractor. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstances authorized dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system. should you attempt to defeat the safety system. Use caution when clearing a snow c
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General Operating Instructions Snow Removal Suggestions 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 snow, it may be necessary to make the first pass with snow
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Maintenance General Lubrication WARNING Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Where To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit only when the engine is stopped, parking an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease brake is set and all moving parts have stopped. gun is shown, use lithium grease. Always remove the ignition key before beginning Lubricate Discharge Chute maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Lubricate the ring gear
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Maintenance Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain F G See Figure 3. G D 1. Remove the two flange nuts (A) and chain guard (B). H 2. Check the chain. Replace chain if worn or damaged. 3. There should be no slack in the chain, and the sprockets (D and E) should be aligned. The drive E shaft (H) should be parallel with the auger housing. If adjustment is required proceed with steps 4 - 7. C 4. Loosen the adjustment nuts (F). 5. Pull rearward on the drive shaft (H) until all slack is removed from
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. allow it to continue operating properly. Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Drive Chain Adjustment See Inspect, Adjust & Lubricate Drive Chain in the MAIN- TENANCE Section. Skid Shoe Adjustment Loosen Nuts to On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, the Adjust 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. Figure 5. Adjusting Skid Shoes 1. Loosen the nuts securing the skid shoes (see Figure 5). 2. Raise or lower the scraper
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Lift Rod Adjustment C In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift rod should compress the spring creating downward pressure B on the blade. A NOTE: Always adjust the lift height before and after adjusting the downward pressure. LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully raise the attachment lift. The snowthrower should be approximately 4”-5” off the ground. If not, go to step 2. 2. Lower t
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Tension Adjustment See Figure 8. 1. With the snowthrower drive belt installed, trunnion (A) should be between marks (G) on spring tension bracket (B) for correct belt tension. 2. Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion for- ward or rearward until it is between marks. 3. If trunnion cannot be placed between marks, loosen C B capscrew (D) and reposition idler pulley (E) as nec- A A G G essary. The pivot bracket (F) should be perpendicu- E lar to t
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Initial Setup & Assembly 10 9 11 4 8 7 12 6 5 3 28 13 16 2 14 15 1 27 26 25 17 18 24 19 23 20 21 22 Ref Qty Description Ref Qty Description 1 1 SNOWTHROWER 15 1 SPRING, Extension 2 2 GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down 16 1 BRACKET, Spring 3 2 SCREW, Plastite 17 2 HAIR PIN CLIP 4 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY. 18 2 PIN, Clevis 5 1 MOUNTING BRACKET 19 1 NUT, 5/16-18 6 2 WASHER, Large 20 1 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 7 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” 21 1 SUPPORT 8 2 NUT, 1/4-20 22 1 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1 9 1 PIN 23 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 1
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Initial Setup & Assembly B A A D A Figure 12. Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A. Adjustment Screws B. Plastic Cover B C Figure 11. Assemble Discharge Chute A. Plastite Screw B. Hold-Down C. Chute Ring D. reinforcement Ring Gear A E B F INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY C NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may D already be completed. Figure 13. Skid Shoe Installation Install Hitch A. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4” B. Snowthrower Housing Install the sub-frame hitch. Refer to sub-frame hitch C.
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Initial Setup & Assembly G G H F E F H D A B C C D A E B Figure 14. Deflector Control Cable Support Arm Figure 15. Install Power Port & Switch A. Support Arm A. Rotator Motor Harness B. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew B. Trailer Plug C. Lockwasher & Nut C. Switch Harness Lower Plug D. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Capscrew D. Plug Hole (Frame) E. Assist Lever E. Tractor Harness Leads F. Spacer F. Switch Harness Upper Plug G. Lockwasher & Nut G. Switch H. Large Washer H. Power Leads Install Chute Rotator Switch and Harn
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Initial Setup & Assembly Mount Remote Deflector Control 1. Using the template included in the back of this manu- al, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount the remote chute control. See MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL on page 22. 2. Mount the mounting bracket (E, Figure 16) to the dashboard. Secure with two 1/4-20 x 7/8 capscrews (A), lockwashers (C), and large flat washers (B). E D A B C Figure 16. Mount Control Bracket - Current Models A. 1/4-20 x 7/8 Capscrews D. 1/4-20 Nuts B.
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Initial Setup & Assembly Install Snowthrower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowthrower in front of the hitch. Insert the hitch pin (A, Figure 18) through the snowthrower and hitch on both sides of the snowthrower. Secure with a hair pin clip (B). Use the back set of hitch holes (see inset). B A Figure 18. Install Snowthrower A. Hitch Pin B. Hair Pin Clip INSTALL LIFT ROD C B 2. Attach the front of the lift rod assembly (A, Figure 19) A to the lift arm (C). Secure with a hair pin clip (B)
