ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 47” Two-Stage Snowthrower 47” Two-Stage Snowthrower Mfg. No. 1694404 Description 47” Two Stage Snowthrower (for use with Legacy LX / 2000 / 2900 Series) 1725463 Revision 05 Rev.
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Table of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11 Safety Rules & Information Training ............................................................2 Preparation ......................................................2 Operation.........................................................2 Children ...........................................................3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ..............3 Service, Maintenance and Storage .................3 Emissions ......
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 machine and in the manuals before operating this unit.
Safety Rules 20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents 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. 23.
Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS 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. This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
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.
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Operation OPERATION Controls A E Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator’s Manual. C G Refer to Figure 1 for control locations. A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR Rotates the chute right and left. B B. PTO SWITCH F Engages and disengages the snowthrower. D C. ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport. D. PTO SELECTOR Selects front, rear or both PTO’s. Select forward position for snowthrower use. Figure 1. Controls A. Electric Chute Rotator B. PTO Switch C.
Operation Transporting Daily Storage 1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the snowthrower. 1. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing snow to prevent freeze-up of auger. 2. Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions. 2. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 3. Select a low ground speed when transporting on a slippery surface. Off-Season Storage Engine & Ground Speed Selection WARNING Always run the engine at full throttle.
Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from snowthrower. After each use.
Maintenance B A Figure 3. Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubricate Discharge Chute See Figure 2. Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the deflector hinge, extension linkage, and cable with oil. Drive Shaft Lubrication See Figure 3. Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of both the snowthrower drives shaft with lithium grease. Also lubricate the grease zerk in the middle of the short shaft. Lubricate Auger Shaft See Figure 4.
Maintenance Inspect Scraper Bar 1. Raise snowthrower to highest position. 2. Use safety block(s) to secure snowthrower: a. Place safety block under attachment. b. Lower attachment until it rests on block(s). 3. Inspect location where scraper bar (A, Figure 6) meets snowthrower housing. Reversing Scraper Bar 1. Raise attachment to top height. 2. Place safety blocks under attachment. 3. Lower attachment until it rests on blocks. Figure 6. Scraper Bar Adjustment A. Scraper Bar B. Mounting Hardware 4.
Troubleshooting Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order listed. 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.
Initial Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the subframe kit. D Install Front Hitch 1. Lift the hitch assembly (C, Figure 10) slide onto the slots on tractor (E). Lift back of hitch assembly to frame and install clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F), and hair pins (A). A E B C Many approved attachments have color coded quick couplers to aid in installation. Match the tractor quick coupler with the like colored attachment quick coupler. Figure 10. Hitch to Tractor Installation A.
Initial Installation F A C E B D E Figure 11. 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 11) 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 12) with the gear drive of the transmission (B). 2.
Initial Installation B A C A B C D Figure 13. Secure Cable Guide A. Cable Guide B. 5/16-18 x 5/8 Taptite Screw C. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew D. Lockwasher & Nut Figure 14. Discharge Chute Assembly A. Discharge Chute B. Plastite Screw C. Hold-Down Plate Mount Cable Guide 1. Using the 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C, Figure 13), lockwasher, and nut (D) provided and the 5/16-18 x 5/8 taptite screw (B) securing the rotator motor mount bracket, secure the cable guide (A) to the snowthrower assembly as shown.
Initial Installation Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Chain Box 1. Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input shaft. C 2. Install the key (A, Figure 16) into the input shaft keyway. A B 3. Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft (see Figure 16). 4. Secure the drive shaft using a 1/4-20 x 1-7/8” capscrew (D) and center-lock nut (B). D 5. Secure the key with an hex socket set screw (C). Figure 16. Install Drive Shaft A. Key B. 1/4-20 Centerlock Nut C. Set Screw D.
Snowthrower Installation SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 19. Pull the shot pins (B) back and locking them. A B 3. Set PTO shaft on bracket. 4. See Figure 20. 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). Slowly lift the snowthrower 1/2 inch off the ground.
Snowthrower Installation 11. See Figure 23. 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 24). A Secure the handle (B, Figure 23) using a clevis pin (A) and hair pin clip (D). B NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION. C 12.
Snowthrower & Hitch Removal SNOWTHROWER & HITCH REMOVAL NOTE: Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins, clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for storage. 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 21. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar (A) and then pulling the shaft off. 3. See Figure 22. Disconnect the attachment electrical connection. 4. See Figure 23. Remove the hardware securing the remote deflector control, and remove the control. 5. See Figure 19.
Remote Deflector Control Template Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole Mount Bracket and align with Line 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 corner of the dashboard as shown above. E 3. Mark and drill one 9/32” hole using the template to locate the holes. 4.
Remote Deflector Control Template Line Template Up with Top Crease of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard 21
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart Hex Head Capscrew FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Washer Hardware Grade Lockwasher Carriage Bolt No Marks SAE Grade 2 Hex Nut Size Of Hardware Standard Hardware Sizing 8-32 8-36 10-24 10-32 1/4-20 1/4-28 5/16-18 5/16-24 3/8-16 3/8-24 7/16-14 7/16-20 1/2-13 1/2-20 9/16-12 9/16-18 5/8-11 5/8-18 3/4-10 3/4-16 7/8-9 7/8-14 1-8 1-12 When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the N
