Form No. 3326–603 48 inch Snow/Dozer Blade Wheel Horse 300 Series Classic Garden Tractor Attachment Model No.
Contents For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the Rear Hitch on the Tractor . . . . . . . Installing Blade to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Blade assembly 1 Rod 1 Control rod 1 Cotter pin, 1/8 x 1 in. 3 Frame assembly 1 Bolt, 3/4-16 x 3-3/4 in. 1 Locknut, 3/4-16 in. 1 Hairpin cotter, large 1 Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1 in 1 Jam nut, 1/2-13 in. 1 Cable 1 Bolt, 1/4 x 1 in. 3 Locknut, 1/4-20 in. 3 Cable clip 3 Cable bracket 1 Cotter pin, 1-1/4 in.
4 3 2 3 1 m–3269 Figure 2 1. Channel 2. Rod 1 m–1469 3 2 3. Cotter pin, 1/8 x 1 in. 4. Upper rod Figure 4 1. Channel 2. Grease here 4. Insert the end of the control rod through the 1/2 in. (13 mm) hole in the bottom plate of the channel (Fig. 3). 3. Bolt, 3/4–16 x 3-3/4 in. 4. Locknut, 3/4 in. Mounting the Rear Hitch on the Tractor 3 1 Center the hitch on the axle housing and secure it using 4 carriage bolts (3/8 x 3-1/2 in.) , 2 straps, and 4 locknuts (3/8 in.) as illustrated in Figure 5.
Installing Blade to Tractor 11. Rotate the control handle to align the hole at the bottom of the handle with the control rod. 1. Remove PTO cover from the side of tractor, if so equipped, and store it in a safe location so you can install it when you remove the blade. 1 4 5 2. Install the PTO cover knobs back on the studs on the tractor. 6 3. Position the blade on a level surface with space behind it for the tractor. 7 4. Park the tractor over the blade, with the frame between the wheels. 6 5.
19. Pull down on the cable jacket to remove slack and secure the cable to the handle using 3 cable clips, 3 bolts (1/4 x 1 in.), and 3 locknuts (1/4-20 in.) (Fig. 7). 15. Connect the Z-fitting on the end of the cable to the release lever (Fig. 7). 1 20. Set the Dial-a-Height to the Mounting Position (lowest setting), and lower the attachment lift all the way. 21. Attach the lift link between blade and tractor attachment lift hole, using 2 clevis pins (3/8 x 7/8 in.) and medium hairpin cotters (Fig. 10).
2 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 m–2945 Figure 11 1. Frame mount 2. Latch lever 3. Clevis pin 4. Hairpin cotter m–2317 Figure 12 1. Up 8. Remove the hairpin cotter and control rod from the control handle (Fig. 7). 2. Down 9. Begin sliding the blade forward and toward the right side of the tractor. 2 10. After the frame clears the right rear tire, rotate the control handle, next to the frame. 1 11. Roll the tractor away from the frame.
Raising the Blade Using a Manual Lift Lever 2. Push or pull the handle to change the angle. 3. Release the lever and pull or push the handle until the locking pin on the blade snaps into place. 1. Stop the machine. 2. Pull the attachment lift lever rearward until the blade raises and the latch locks (Fig. 13). Adjusting the Blade Trip Springs Lowering the Blade Using a Manual Lift Lever You can mount the blade trip springs in four positions.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval 25 hours Yearly/Storage Service Maintenance Procedure • Grease the channel pivot • Oil the linkages • • • • Grease the channel pivot Oil the linkages Examine the scraper for wear and replace if damaged or worn Paint chipped surfaces (Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.) Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Reversing the Scraper Blade 7. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean. The scraper blade contacts the ground, preventing damage to the snow blade. Periodically inspect the scraper blade for wear. When the scraper becomes worn, before the working surface contacts the housing, reverse the scraper blade. 1. Start the tractor, raise the blade, and support the housing off the ground. 2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. 3.
