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OPERATOR'S
OPERATOR'S
AND
AND
PARTS MANUAL
PARTS MANUAL
SINGLE STAGE SNOWBLOWER
5600-20 MODEL
SERIAL NO. 20051300 AND UP
OM 0352SB-A
10/05
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Foreword Thank you...for purchasing a Walker snowblower. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most reliable product on the market, and we are sure you will be among our many satisfied customers. It for any reason this product does not perform to you expectations, please contact us at (970) 221-5614. Every customer is important to us. Your satisfaction is our goal. Please... read this manual thoroughly! This manual is to be used i
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION – To the Purchaser ...................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................4 Before Operation..........................................................................................................................4 Notice..................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENT ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................................18 Deflector Adjustment..................................................................................................................18 Skid Show Adjustment...............................................................................................................18 SNOW REMOVAL METHODS ...........................................
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TABLE OF CONTENT TO THE PURCHASER Illustrations All products are designed to give safe, dependable service if they are operated and The illustrations may not necessarily maintained according to instructions. Read reproduce the full detail and the exact shape of and understand this manual before the parts or depict the actual models, but are operation. intended for reference only. Direction Reference This manual has been prepared to assist the owner and operators in the safe op
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this snowblower. DANGER : Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING :
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued NOTICE A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate the snowblower. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the snowblower and on the tractor. SNOWBLOWER Before Operation 1. Read and understand both
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued Snowblower Operation 10. If the snowblower starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage the PTO, stop the 1. Before leaving the tractor/snowblower engine immediately and check for cause. unattended, take all possible precautions. Excessive vibration is generally a sign of Park the tractor/snowblower on level trouble. ground, place the transmission in neutral, set the parking brake, disengage the PTO, 11. Do not run the engine indoors except when lower the sno
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued 23. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted as recommended by your dealer. Weights provide the necessary balance to improve stability, traction and steering. 24. Always make sure all snowblower components are properly installed and securely fastened BEFORE operation. 25. Adjust housing height to clear gravel or crushed rocks surface. 26. Do not operate the snowblower with the chute assembly removed. 27. Keep away from chute discharge. This chute has
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued MAINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN 10.Do not modify or alter this snowblower or REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED any of its components or operating functions. If you have questions concerning 1. Keep the tractor and snowblower properly modifications, consult with your dealer. maintained. 11.Do not operate a snowblower that is 2. Park the tractor/snowblower on level defective or has missing parts. Make sure ground, place the transmission in neutral,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS STORAGE Before storing the snowblower, certain precautions should be taken to protect it from deterioration. 1. Clean the snowblower thoroughly. 2. Make all the necessary repairs. 3. Replace all safety signs that are damaged, lost, or otherwise become illegible. If a part to be replaced has a sign on it, obtain a new safety sign from your dealer and install it in the same place as on the removed part. 4. Repaint all parts from which paint has worn or
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DECALS 657761 660988 657762 661051 660263 660263 9 OM 0352SB-A
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ASSEMBLY SNOWBLOWER ASSEMBLY The snowblower is assembled at the factory, however, snowblower kits must be assembled. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After assembly, torque all the bolts according to the "Torque Specification Table" enclosed at the end of the manual. Snowblower Assembly (Figure 1) 1. Figure 1: Remove the two 5/16"NC x 1/2" Figure 1 flange bolts (item 1) and the gearbox shield (item 2). Retain the
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ASSEMBLY 8. Figure 3: Install the pedal stopper (item 1), 14. Figure 4: Secure the driveline yoke (item the bent portion facing the snowblower and 2) to the gearbox shaft (item 7) with a secure in place with two 1/4"NC x 5/8" hex. 3/8"NC x 1 3/4" (item 3) hex. bolt, a 3/8" bolts (item 2) and two 1/4"NC serrated lockwasher (item 5) and a 3/8"NC nylon flange nuts (item 3). Tighten firmly. insert nut (item 4). Tighten firmly. 9. Figure 3: Attach the closed end of the 15. Figure 4: Install th
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ASSEMBLY 16. Figure 5: Place the hand guard (item 2) Figure 5 inside the chute (item 1) and align the holes. Fasten with four 1/4"NC x 1/2" hex bolts (item 3) and four 1/4"NC serrated flange nuts (item 4). Tighten firmly. 17. Figure 6: Place the chute (item 1) on the chute base (item 8). 18. Figure 6: Align the holes of the three retaining plates (item 8) with the holes in the chute base. 19. Figure 6: Attach the rear and right hand side retaining plates with one 1/4"NC x 1/2" hex
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ASSEMBLY Snowblower Installation on the Tractor 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor if necessary. Refer to the appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manuel. Figure 8 2. Figure 8: Attach each lift chain (item 5) to the lift bracket (item 1) with a 5/16" NC x 1 1/4" bolt (item 6) and a 5/16" NC nylon insert locknut (item 7). 3. Figure 8: Attach each lift bracket (item 1) to the predrilled holes (item 2) on the front chassis cross bar with a 5/16"NC x 1" bolt (item 3) and a 5/16"NC serra
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ASSEMBLAGE 5. Figure 10: Lightly grease the tractor support arms (item 1). 6. Figure 10: Align the mounting tubes (item 2) with the tractor support arms (item 1) Figure 10 and slide the snowblower assembly onto tractor support arms (item 1). 7. Figure 10: Reaching under the tractor, pull the ring back on the PTO quick coupler (item 3), slide the coupler onto the tractor splined shaft, and release the coupler ring. NOTE: Model MS and earlier Model MC do not have the PTO quick couple
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ASSEMBLY 13. Figure 12: Reinstall the gearbox shield (item 1) and the two serrated flange bolt 5/16"NC x 1/2" (item 2). Installation of Tire Chains (Optional) 1. Remove the tractor wheels. 2. Attach the 2 tire chains to the wheels. 3. Place the wheel spacer plates on the lug bolts. The wheel spacer plates provide clearance for the chains between the tires and the tractor body. 4. Place the wheels back on the tractor. 5. Reinstall and tighten the lug bolts. Figure 12 Counterwei
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OPERATION WARNING: Before operating the CAUTION: ALWAYS disengage the snowblower, become familiar with the PTO clutch and plut the Forward Speed location and function of all operator Control (FSC) in the NEUTRAL-PARK controls. Knowing the location, function, position before starting the engine. and operation of these controls is NOTE: For cold weather operation, follow the important for safe and efficient operation of proper operating procedures in the appropriate the snowblower. Tr
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: The hydrostatic CAUTION: If the auger strikes a solid transmissions lock prevents the machine object or the machine begins to vibrate from rolling freely with the engine stopped. abnormally, immediately disengage the However, if the machine is parked on a PTO clutch, stop the engine and wait for all slope, it is necessary to ENGAGE the moving parts to stop. Disconnect the fuel parking BRAKE to prevent the machine solenoid wire (diesel engines) or the park cre
