ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 42” Snowthrower Attachment Mfg. No. 1694238 1694874 1695099 Description 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 1724089 Revision 10 Rev.
Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting Chart ...................................11 Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................12 Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................12 Auger Shear Pins ..........................................12 Impeller Shear Bolt ........................................12 Lift Adjustment...............................................13 Belt Tension Adjustment ................................14 Belt Replacement .............
Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 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.
Safety Decals 7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage 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.
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.
Required Accessories 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.
Features & Controls D CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating the tractor and attachment requires the combined use of these controls and additional controls whose operation is described in the tractor Operator’s Manual. C D B A Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.
General Operating Instructions WARNING 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. If auger does not start and stop when engaging/disengaging electric clutch, see your authorized dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system.
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.
Maintenance WARNING General Lubrication Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Where an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease gun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the following areas: To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit only when the engine is stopped and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine. • Oil the chute deflector.
Maintenance Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level A Perform this check every season. 1. Remove the plug (A, Figure 3) from the side of the auger gear box. 2. Add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil until the oil level is even with the fill plug hole. 3. Reinstall the plug (A). Figure 3. Auger Gear Box Oil A. Fill Plug Check the Impeller Gear Box Oil Level Perform this check every season. The gear box oil capacity is 12 oz. The gear box can be accessed from the rear of the snowthrower attachment. 1.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, the 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 5). A 2. Raise or lower the scraper bar to the desired height. Use wood blocks to hold the snowthrower in position. 3.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Lift 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 on the snowthrower. B 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.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Tension Adjustment 1. With the snowthrower drive belt installed, trunnion (A, Figure 11) should be between marks (G) on spring tension bracket (B) for correct belt tension. 2. Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion (A) forward or rearward until it is between marks (G). 3. If trunnion cannot be placed between marks, loosen capscrew (D) and reposition idler pulley (E) as necessary. The pivot bracket (F) should be perpendicular to the hitch.
Initial Setup & Assembly 10 4 9 11 8 7 6 12 5 3 30 13 31 29 28 14 27 2 26 32 24 1 33 23 22 25 21 17 18 16 15 20 19 Ref Qty 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 1 5 1 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 1 10 1 11 2 Description SNOWTHROWER GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down SCREW, Plastite DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY.
Initial Setup & Assembly Snowthrower & Dozer Applications E A A D F B C D B Figure 14. Connect Lift Link - Manual Lift Models A. Pin B. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) C. Spacer D. Hair Pin Clip E. Upper Hole (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications) G. Lower Hole (Mower Applications) A C Figure 16. Assemble Discharge Chute A. Plastite Screw C. Chute Ring B. Hold-Down D. Reinforcement Ring Gear A B F C D E Figure 15.
Initial Setup & Assembly B A B C E C F A D Figure 19. Deflector Control Cable Support Arm A. Support Arm B. 5/16-18 x 1 Carriage Bolt C. Lockwasher & Nut Figure 18. Skid Shoe Installation A. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4” B. Snowthrower Housing C. Skid Shoe D. Washer E. Lockwasher F. Hex Nut G H F Install Skid Shoes 1. Install the skid shoes using 3/8-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts as shown in Figure 18. 2. Adjust the skid shoes. See Adjustments section.
Initial Setup & Assembly A B C E D D A C B Figure 22. Install Remote Deflector Control A. Clevis Pin B. Deflector Control Handle C. Mounting Bracket D. Hair Pin Clip Figure 21. Mount Control Bracket - Current Models A. 1/4-20 x 7/8 Capscrews D. 1/4-20 Nuts B. 1/4 x 1-1/4 Flatwashers E. Mounting Bracket C. 1/4 Lockwashers B Mount Remote Deflector Control A 1. Using the template included in the back of this manual, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount the remote chute control.
Initial Setup & Assembly Install Snowthrower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowthrower in front of the hitch. Insert the hitch pin (A, Figure 24) 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). NOTE: The hitch pin (A) goes in between the belt, NOT below or above it. B A Figure 24. Install Snowthrower A. Hitch Pin B. Hair Pin Clip INSTALL LIFT ROD B 2.
Initial Setup & Assembly C B A D E F A Figure 28. Rotator Motor Electrical Connection (Left Side Mount) A. Wire Harness Figure 27. Install Lift Assist A. Spring B. Pal Nut C. Spring Retainer D. Assist Bracket E. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 4-1/2 F. Spring Anchor INSTALL LIFT ASSIST SPRING (MANUAL LIFT ONLY) 4. Install the spring anchor (F, Figure 27) on the bumper. C A 5. Install the lift assist spring (A), spring retainer (C), nut (B), and capscrew (E) through the assist bracket (D).
Initial Setup & Assembly B C B A D A B Figure 30. Rotator Motor Electrical Connection A. Rotator Motor Harness & Plug B. Tractor Plug E Figure 31. Belt Routing A. Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley) B. Back-side Idler Pulley C. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley) D. Idler Pulley (V-pulley) E. Hitch Pin INSTALL DRIVE BELT 7. Route the drive belt as shown in Figure 31. Note that the back of the belt rides in the back-side idlers (B).
Removal & Normal Installation G B A F G H C E D Figure 33. Removal A. Rotator Motor Plug B. Lift Rod C. Hair Pin Clip D. Hitch Pin & Clip E. Clevis Pin & Clip F. Assist Spring & Anchor G. Clevis Pin & Hair Pin Removal H. RH Lift Lever Assembly 5. Disconnect the rotator motor plug (A). 1. Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. 3. Lower the snowthrower. 6. Disconnect the rear of the lift rod (B) from the lift arm extension.
Removing & Installing the Snowthrower 8. Remove the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 33) from the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower. Reinstall all pins and clips to prevent loss. 9. Remove the clevis pin and hair pin (G, Figure 33 RH manual lift models) frame mounted bracket. Reinstall all pins and clips to prevent loss. 10. Return the lift bar (B, Figure 14, manual lift models) or lock plate (D, Figure 15, hydraulic lift models) to lawn mowing position. B Normal Installation C A A G G E 1.
Lift Variations When Using Attachments Snowthrower & Dozer Applications Snowthrower & Dozer Applications E A A B F C D E C B D Mower Applications Mower Applications G A A B F G F E Figure 36. Lift Lock Plate - Hydraulic Lift Models A. Lift Cylinder B. Flat Head Pin (Original) C. Flat Head Pin (New) D. Lock Plate E. Hair Pin Clips F. Lift Shaft Assy. G. Washers C D Figure 37. Lift Link - Manual Lift Models A. Pin B. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) C. Spacer D.
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Mounting Remote Deflector Control 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 37. 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.
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 27
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