Simplicity 47" TWO STAGE SNOWTHROWER ATTACHMENT (FOR LEGACY / 2000 / 2900 SERIES) User manual

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ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
47”Two-Stage Snowthrower
Mfg. No. Description
1692942 47” Two Stage Snowthrower (for use with Legacy / 2000 / 2900 Series)
1717491-04
Rev 7/2000
TP 100-2113-04-AT-SMA
47”Two-Stage
Snowthrower
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997
www.simplicitymfg.com
© Copyright 2000 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
1
General
Required Accessories
Two Simplicity 1693160 50 lb. wheel weights (one per rear
wheel) OR two 50 lb. Simplicity Quick Tach weights (1692939)
and rear weight carrier (1692941) are required when using this
attachment.
Tire chains and Simplicity Quick Tach weights are recommended
when installing this attachment on your tractor. Quick Tach
weights are an easy way to improve traction and stability making
your snowthrower more efficient. Quick Tach weights are easy
to install and remove, and can be added in 50 lb. increments
(maximum of 300 lbs). To purchase tire chains, Quick Tach
weights, or wheel weights, see you Simplicity Dealer.
For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), Quick Tach
Weights, tire chains, and wheel weights are recommended. Never
operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).
Safety Decals
DANGER
AVOID INJURY
FROM ROTATING
AUGER!
Keep hands, feet,
and clothing away.
1716532
DANGER
AVOID INJURY
FROM ROTATING
BLOWER!
Shut off engine
before unclogging
discharge chute.
1716533
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Refer to Operator's Manual for Safety and
Operating Instructions.
• Keep all guards and shields in place.
• Stop engine, remove key, and be sure all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop before servicing or unplugging.
• Do not use hands to unplug chute or auger.
• Always direct discharge so as to avoid injury
to persons —or damage to property.
• Never allow anyone in front of the machine
while it is operating.
1716531
WARNING
WHEN OPERATING
WITH SNOWTHROWER,
REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS
ARE REQUIRED.
CAUTION
1716540
Part No. 1716532
Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1716533
Discharge Chute Danger Decal
Part No. 1716531
Main Operation Warning Decal
Part No. 1716540
Wheel Weights Required Decal
OPERATION AND USE
Required Accessories..................................1
Safety Decals ................................................1
Safety Rules..................................................2
Operation ......................................................3
Maintenance..................................................5
Adjustments..................................................8
Troubleshooting ...........................................9
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Install Front Hitch Mounting Brackets .....10
Install Rear HItch Mounting Brackets.......10
Install Attachment Lift Extension .............10
Check Gear Box Oils..................................10
Assemble Ladder Hitch .............................11
Assemble Discharge Chute.......................11
Rotate Auger Blades ..................................11
Attach Snowthrower Lift Arm....................12
Attach Drive Shaft ......................................12
Secure Cables.............................................12
LADDER HITCH INSTALLATION
Install Ladder Hitch Onto Tractor .............14
Install Lift Rod ............................................14
SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION
Snowthrower Installation...........................15
SNOWTHROWER & HITCH
REMOVAL
Snowthrower & Hitch Removal .................17
REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL
Drill Holes to Mount Control......................18
Template......................................................19
Hardware Identification &
Torque Specifications................................21
NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are
referred to as seen from the operating position.
© Copyright 2000 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-2113-04-AT-SMA
General
Read this manual and the tractor Operators Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers.
Use only attachments or accessories designed for
your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children, and pets.
Never direct discharge chute towards bystanders.
Make sure all hardware is secure and that
snowthrower is in good operating condition.
Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.
Check that all adjustments are correct before using
this unit.
Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractors operators manual.
Always wear eye protection while operating and per-
forming adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the snowthrower.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the unit make
sure all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire and remove the key to
prevent accidental starting.
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Safety Rules
Read these safety rules, and the safety rules in your tractor Operator’s Manual, and follow them
closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of vehicle, severe personal injury
to yourself, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in the text signifies important cau-
tions or warnings which must be followed.
WARNING
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, disengage the
electric clutch (PTO), stop the engine and remove the
key. set the parking brake. wait for moving parts to
stop. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with
a piece of wood before restarting the engine. Never
place hands into blower housing to clear jammed
object. Auger may rotate when object is removed.
WARNING
For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°),
weight box, tire chains and wheel weights are recom-
mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 30%
(16.7°).
Preparation
Disengage the PTO before making any adjustments.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower
is to be operated and remove all foreign objects.
Adjust the skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed
stone surface. See the Adjustments section for pro-
cedure.
Operation
Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes,
never across the face. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on, or
crossing, gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine, disengage the PTO, and
remove the key. Check for the cause and any dam-
age before restarting. Before any inspection, make
sure all moving parts have stopped.
Take all possible precautions before leaving opera-
tors position. Disengage the PTO, lower the attach-
ment, set the parking brake, stop the engine and
remove the key.
Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo-
sures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate unit at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces. Use care when travelling in reverse.
Disengage power to snowthrower when transporting
or not in use.
Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure your feet are properly placed
on the footrests and keep a firm hold on the steering
wheel.
Do not run the engine indoors.
Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
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Operation
OPERATION
Controls
Read and understand the instructions in your tractor
Operators Manual.
Refer to Figure 1 for control locations.
A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR
Rotates the chute right and left.
B. PTO SWITCH
Engages and disengages the snowthrower.
C. ATTACHMENT LIFT
Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport.
D. REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL
Sets and locks in the angle of the chute deflector.
E. THROTTLE
Sets engine speed. Always use FULL throttle.
Checks Before Starting
1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section of
this manual and perform any needed service. Also,
refer to the tractor Operators Manual and perform
any required service.
2. Remove any objects from the work area which might
be caught in, or thrown by, the auger.
3. Before starting the engine, clear the auger of any ice
which may cause damage to the unit.
4. Adjust the deflector and skid shoes to desired height.
See Skid Shoe Adjustment.
5. Make sure all hardware is present and secure.
Figure 1. Controls
A. Electric Chute Rotator
B. PTO Switch
C. Attachment Lift
D. Remote Deflector Control
E. Throttle
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 30%
(16.7°), which is a rise of three feet (.9m) vertical-
ly in 10 feet (3.1m) horizontally.
When operating on slopes greater than 15%
(8.5°), one wheel weight on each rear wheel and
tire chains are recommended.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto a
slope. Avoid using brakes to control speed.
Drive up and down the face of the slopes, never
across the slope face.
Use caution when changing directions and DO
NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.
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.
Operating On Slopes
A
B
C
D
E
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Operation
Transporting
1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the
snowthrower.
2. Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions.
3. Select a low ground speed when transporting on a
slippery surface.
Engine & Ground Speed Selection
Always run the engine at full throttle.
Normally, a low ground speed is best for throwing snow.
The deeper or heavier the snow, the slower the recom-
mended ground speed.
Starting & Stopping
1. Start the tractor engine. Set engine throttle at 1/2
speed.
2. Lower the snowthrower.
3. Engage the electric clutch switch. Snowthrower auger
should rotate. Disengage the electric clutch switch.
snowthrower auger should stop.
4. Adjust the engine speed to full speed. Select the
proper ground speed.
5. To stop the tractor, depress the clutch/brake pedal.
To stop the snowthrower, disengage the electric
clutch. Before leaving the seat, stop the engine, dis-
engage the electric clutch, set the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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 snowthrower partially raised,
backing up every few feet to clear the snow left on
the surface. Also, it may be necessary to slice off less
than the full width of the auger or reduce ground
speed.
If snow stops flowing freely from the spout, back
away until the snowthrower clears itself.
CAUTION
Always raise the snowthrower before turning or
backing up, to prevent damage to the unit.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISENGAGE
THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE ENGINE AND
REMOVE THE KEY. SET THE PARKING BRAKE.
WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP. Remove the
foreign object or clear the spout with a piece of
wood before restarting the engine. Never place
hands into auger housing or spout to clear
jammed object. Auger may rotate when object is
removed.
Daily Storage
1. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing
snow to prevent freeze-up of auger.
2. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Off-Season Storage
1. Remove snowthrower from the tractor. Hitch can
remain installed if other attachments are to be used.
2. Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean
the housing.
3. Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint
has been worn or chipped away.
4. Lubricate the snowthrower.
5. Store the snowthrower and hitch in a dry place.
WARNING
To prevent an explosion or fire, never store the
tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building where
an ignition source is present.
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Maintenance
Schedule For Normal Care
Care Required Schedule
Clean snow and ice from After each use.
snowthrower.
Grease Auger Zerks Every 25 Hours
Check Auger Gear Every 25 Hours
Box*
Grease Drive Shaft Every 10 Hours
Check PTO Gear Every 25 Hours
Gear Box Oil**
Lube Discharge Chute Every 25 Hours
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. Always remove the ignition key
before beginning maintenance or adjustments to
prevent accidental starting of the engine.
Figure 2. Lubricate Drive Shaft & Auger Shaft
Lubricate Snowthrower
MAINTENANCE
In general, linkage connections and other parts that have
partial rotational or sliding movement should be lubricat-
ed periodically with SAE 30 weight oil. Avoid applying
excessive amounts of oil or grease since this may cause
a build-up of dirt around the lubricated area, making sub-
sequent lubrication more difficult to accomplish.
*Use Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil
**Use 30 Weight Engine Oil
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Maintenance
Figure 3. Drive Shaft Lubrication
Figure 4. Lube Discharge Chute
Drive Shaft Lubrication
See Figure 3. Lubricate the universal joints at both ends
of the snowthrower drive shaft with lithium grease. Also
lubricate the grease zerk in the middle of the shaft.
Lubricate Discharge Chute
See Figure 4. Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the
discharge chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the
deflector hinge, extension linkage, and cable with oil.
Lubricate Auger Shaft
See Figure 5. Lubricate the grease zerks on the auger
shaft (C) with automotive lithium grease.
Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level
Check auger gearbox oil level every 25 hours:
1. Park tractor on level surface.
2. Lower snowthrower.
3. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.
4. See Figure 5. Remove check plug (A).
5. Level of oil should be even with check plug. If low,
remove fill plug (B), add Simplicity Winter Weight
Worm Gear Oil.
6. Install and tighten both check and fill plugs.
Check Reduction Gearbox Oil Level
Check the oil level in the snowthrower speed reduction
gearbox every 25 hours:
1. Park tractor on level surface.
2. Lower snowthrower.
3. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.
4. See Figure 6. Remove check plug (A).
5. Level of oil should be even with check plug. If low,
remove fill plug (B), add 30 weight engine oil.
6. Install and tighten both check and fill plugs.
Figure 5. Check Auger Gear Box Oil
A. Check Plug C. Grease Fitting
B. Fill / Vent Plug
Figure 6. reduction Gear Box Oil
A. Check Plug B. Fill / Vent Plug
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Maintenance
Inspecting 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 15)
meets snowthrower housing.
Reversing Scraper Bar
1. Raise blower to highest position.
2. Use safety blocks to secure blower.
a. Raise attachment to top height.
b. Place safety blocks under attachment.
c. Lower attachment until it rests on blocks.
3. Using 1/2" wrench remove six nuts, washers, and
bolts (B, Figure 7).
4. Remove scraper bar (A).
5. Reverse or replace scraper bar.
6. Replace the six bolts, washers, nuts and tighten.
Shear Bolts
Refer to Figure 8 for discharge fan shear bolt (grade 3
hardness, 1/4" x 1"). Refer to Figure 9 for auger shear
bolt (one in each auger-specialized, grade 3 hardness,
5/16" x 2").
Check for excessive wear. The shear bolt will break if
the auger or fan hits a solid object. If this happens:
1. Stop the snowthrower and tractor immediately.
2. Stop the engine, lock the parking brake, and remove
the key.
3. Remove the broken shear bolt.
4. Install a new shear bolt. Make sure the replacement
shear bolt is Grade 3 hardness.
5. Locate and correct the cause of the shearing.
Figure 7. Scraper Bar Adjustment
A. Scraper Bar B. Mounting Hardware
Figure 8. Discharge Fan Shear Bolt
Figure 9. Auger Shear Bolt
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Adjustments
Figure 10. Adjusting Skid Shoes
ADJUSTMENTS
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 10).
2. Raise or lower the scraper bar to the desired height.
Use wood blocks to hold the snowthrower in position.
3. Set the skid shoes so that they are in contact with the
ground and tighten the skid shoe nuts (Figure 10).
Lift Height Adjustment
CHECK LIFT HEIGHT
1. Raise the attachment lift to its highest position.
There should be a slight clearance between back of
hitch and tractor stops. This will prevent the
hydraulic pump from working against stops when
snowthrower is fully raised. You should be able to
raise up on the hitch by hand one to two inches
before upward movement is stopped by tractor.
ADJUST LIFT HEIGHT:
1. Fully raise the attachment lift and shut off the engine.
Set the parking brake and remove the key.
2. Loosen the nuts (C, Figure 11).
3. Turn the lift height bolts (D) until the snowthrower is
at the desired height and level.
4. Hold the lift height bolts (D) in position and lock in
place with the nuts (C).
Make sure that hitch cannot be lifted to a height
where the PTO drive shaft can contact the bottom of
the tractor hood
Downward Pressure Adjustment
1. Fully lower the attachment lift and shut off the engine.
Set the parking brake and remove the key.
2. Turn the nuts (E, Figure 11) evenly until the desired
downward force is achieved.
Do not lock-up the spring.. The spring should have
some flex.
Do not over-compress the lift spring. In addition to
providing downward pressure, the spring is an elastic
medium that absorbs shocks caused by bumps and
cracks in ground surfaces. Over-compressing the
spring defeats this and could cause damage to the
unit.
Figure 11. Lift Adjustment
A. Lift Bar D. Lift Height Bolts
B. Hitch E. Nuts
C. Nuts F. Springs
CAUTION
Do not over-compress the lift spring. In addition to
providing downward pressure, the spring is an elas-
tic medium that absorbs shocks caused by bumps
and cracks in ground surfaces. Over-compressing
the spring defeats this and could cause damage to
the unit.
Nuts
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Troubleshooting
Locate the problem youve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-
ed. 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. Always remove the ignition key before
beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE
CAUSE ACTION
Blower does not Drive belt on tractor PTO Tighten or attach belt
operate at all. loose or not attached. properly.
Auger does not Broken shear bolt. Replace shear bolt.
rotate.
Faulty auger gearbox. See your dealer.
Discharge fan does Broken shear bolt. Replace shear bolt.
not rotate.
Faulty PTO shaft u-joints. See your dealer.
Snowthrower vibrates Faulty bearings (gearbox, See your dealer.
excessively. auger or discharge fan).
Auger or discharge See your dealer.
fan bent or broken.
Faulty auger gearbox. See your dealer.
Faulty speed reduction
gearbox. See your dealer.
Uneven cut on Scraper bar is worn Replace or reverse
bottom of blower. back to blower scraper bar.
housing.
Uneven cut on Skid shoes out of Check and adjust
bottom of blower. adjustment shoes accordingly.
Discharge chute does Discharge chute not Lubricate discharge chute.
not rotate. lubricated.
Worn plastic ring Replace plastic ring.
underneath chute.
Something is caught Inspect and remove
in discharge fan. foreign material with
engine off and all
motion stopped.
Electric Motor Defective See your dealer.
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Initial Installation
Figure 13. Drawbar Bolts & Lockwashers
Bolts &
Lockwashers
INITIAL INSTALLATION
NOTE: Once installed, the front and rear hitch mounting
brackets need not be removed.
Install Front Hitch Mounting Brackets
1. See Figure 12. Attach the front hitch mounting brack-
ets (A) to the pre-drilled holes in the frame using the
5/16-18 x 1-1/4 capscrews, lockwashers, and nuts
provided.
Install Rear Hitch Mounting Brackets
1. See Figure 13. Remove the front four capscrews and
lockwashers securing the drawbar to the transmis-
sion.
2. See Figure 14. Attach the rear hitch brackets (A) to
the drawbar and transmission with the 5/8-11 x 2””
capscrews (C) and lockwashers (B) provided.
NOTE: During initial installation do not tighten the cap-
screws (C, Figure 14) securing the rear hitch mounting
brackets until the attachment is completely installed.
Install Attachment Lift Extension
NOTE: The attachment lift extension must be removed
when using mower.
1. See Figure 15. Install the attachment lift extension
(B) on the left attachment lift arm (A) using two 3/8-16
x 1 carriage bolts (C), lockwashers, and nuts as
shown.
Check Auger & Reduction Gear Box Oil
Levels
See Check Auger Gear Box Oil and Check Reductions
Gear Box Oil Level in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual.
Figure 12. Front Hitch Mounting Brackets
A. Hitch Bracket C. Capscrews,
B. Frame 5/16-18 x 1-1/4”
D. Nut & Lockwasher
AD
B
C
Figure 14. Rear Hitch Brackets
A. Bracket C. Capscrew, 5/8-11 x 2”
B. Washer, 5/8
A
B
C
Figure 15. Attachment Lift Extension
A. Lift Arm C. Carriage Bolt,
B. Lift Extension 3/8-16 x 1”
A
B
C
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Initial Installation
Assemble Ladder Hitch
1. Attach the hanger brackets (A, Figure 16) to the hitch
assembly (F) using 3/8-16 x 1 capscrews and nylock
nuts (B). Do not torque the nuts. The hanger brack-
ets (A) should be able to pivot freely.
2. Attach the lift rod (C, Figure 16) to the hitch lift arm
(D) using one 1/2 x 2 flat head clevis pin and safety
clip (E).
Assemble Discharge Chute - Early Models
1. Install the nylon ring (A, Figure 17) under the dis-
charge chute.
2. Install Chute underneath left rear retaining bracket
(B). Make sure that chute ring gear mesh with elec-
tric chute rotator.
3. Install remaining chute retaining brackets (B) and
secure with 1/4 x 3/4 capscrews (C), lockwashers
(D), and nuts (E).
Assemble Discharge Chute - Current
Models
1. Locate the Discharge Chute, three hold-down plates,
springs, and plastite screws (see Figure 18).
2. Coat the top and bottom of the chute ring with
grease.
3. Install the Discharge Chute onto the chute ring, fac-
ing it straight forward over the auger housing, and
secure it using the hold-down plates, springs, and
plastite screws (Figure 18). Be careful not to over-
tighten the screws.
Rotate Auger Blades
1. See Figure 19. The auger blades may be orientated
in identical position for shipping purposes. Remove
either the left or right shear bolt. Then turn one auger
180°and reinstall the shear bolt.
Figure 17. Install Discharge Chute
A. Nylon Ring D. Lockwasher
B. Chute Ret. Bracket E. Hex Nut
C. Capscrew
A
BC
D
E
Figure 19. Auger Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt
Correct Auger
Orientation
Figure 16. Assemble Hitch
A. Hanger Bracket D. Hitch Lift Arm
B. 3/8-16 x 1 Capscrew E. 1/2x2” Flat Head Clevis
& Nylock Nut Pin & Safety Clip
C. Lift Rod F. Hitch Assembly
AA
EC
D
B
F
Figure 18. Discharge Chute Assembly
Discharge Chute
Spring
Screw
Chute Ring
(Grease)
Hold-Down
Plate
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Initial Installation
Figure 21. Install Drive Shaft
A. 1/4-20 x 1-7/8” Capscrew
Figure 22. Mount Right Angle Bracket
Figure 23. Install Cable Clamp
A. Deflector Control Cable B. Cable Clamp
Attach Snowthrower Lift Arm
1. See Figure 20. Assemble the snowthrower lift arm
(A) to the snowthrower hitch (B) using two 1/2-13 x 1-
3/4 capscrews, lockwashers, and nuts. Insert the
capscrews from left to right in the holes shown.
Attach Drive Shalt to Reduction Gear Box
1. Grease the drive shaft coupler and reduction gear
box input shaft.
2. Install the key into the input shaft key-way.
3. Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft (see Figure
21).
4. Secure the drive shaft using a 1/4-20 x 1-718 cap-
screw (A, Figure 20) and center-lock nut.
NOTE. The 114-20 x 1-718 capscrew supplied in the
hardware bag has been ground to exactly 1-718’ length
for this purpose and is required for correct drive shaft
clearance.
5. Secure the key with an hex socket set screw.
Secure Cables - Early Models
DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING
HOLES
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Using the template included in the back of this manu-
al, drill two 9/32 holes in the dashboard to mount the
remote deflector control. See template for instruc-
tions.
SECURE REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Locate the 9/32 hole in the spout rotator motor
bracket.
2. See Figure 22. Attach the right angle bracket to the
hole in the spout rotator bracket and secure using a
114-20 x 718 capscrew and center-lock nut.
3. Secure the remote deflector control cable (A, Figure
23) using the cable clamp (B), a 1/4-20 x 7/8 cap-
screw, and center-lock nut. Do not tighten the cap-
screw.
4. Rotate the spout fully right and tighten the cable
clamp hardware.
SECURE SPOUT ROTATOR WIRE HARNESS
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Secure the spout rotator wire harness to the remote
deflector control cable as shown in Figure 24 using
three cable ties.
Figure 20. Assemble Snowthrower Lift Arm
A. Snowthrower Hitch
B. Snowthrower Lift Arm
A
B
Use These
Holes
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Initial Installation
Figure 24. Cable and Wire Routing
Secure Cables - Current Models
MOUNT CABLE GUIDE
1. Using the 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew, lockwasher, and nut
provided and the 5/16-18 x 5/8 taptite screw securing
the rotator motor mount bracket, secure the cable
guide (A, Figure 25) to the snowthrower assembly as
shown.
DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING
BRACKET HOLES
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Using the template included in the back of this manu-
al, drill two 9/32 holes in the dashboard to mount the
remote deflector control bracket (C, Figure 26). See
template for instructions.
SECURE REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Insert the deflector control handle (B, Figure 26) into
the mounting bracket (C).
2. Route the remote deflector control cable and spout
rotator motor wires through the cable guide (A, Figure
25).
3. Secure the handle (B) using a clevis pin (A) and hair
pin clip (D).
SECURE SPOUT ROTATOR WIRE HARNESS
NOTE. Perform the following procedure after the
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.
1. Secure the spout rotator wire harness to the remote
deflector control cable as shown in Figure 24 using
three cable ties.
Figure 25. Secure Cable Guide
A. Cable Guide
A
Figure 26. Install Remote Deflector Control
A. Clevis Pin
B. Deflector Control Handle
C. Mounting Bracket
D. Hair Pin Clip
A
B
C
D
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Ladder Hitch Installation
LADDER HITCH INSTALLATION
Install Ladder Hitch Onto Tractor
1. Slide the ladder hitch and lift rod assembly under the
tractor.
2. See Figure 27. Attach the rear end of the ladder
hitch (B) the to the rear hitch brackets (A) using clevis
pins (C) and safety clips.
Figure 27. Rear Brackets & Lift Extension
A. Rear Hitch Brackets D. Lift Rod
B. Ladder Hitch E. Lift Extension
C. Clevis Pin
A
E
DC
B
Figure 28. Lift Rod
A. Clevis Pin E. Hitch Lift Arm
B. Snowthrower Lift Arm F. Lift Rod
C. Safety Clip G. Front Hitch Bracket
D. Ladder Hitch H. Lift Extension
AC
D
EF
G
H
B
AC
3. See Figure 28. Attach the front end of the ladder
hitch (D) to the front hitch brackets (G) using clevis
pins (A) and safety clips (B).
Install Lift Rod
1. See Figure 28. Attach the lift rod (F) to the hitch lift
arm (E) using a clevis pin and safety clip.
2. Attach the lift rod (F, Figure 20) to the attachment lift
extension (H) using a clevis pin (A) and safety clip
(C).
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Snowthrower Installation
SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION
1. Install the lift arm extension if not already done (see
Install Attachment Lift Extension under INITIAL
ASSEMBLY for instructions).
2. Fully lower the attachment lift.
3. See Figure 29. Separate the snowthrower and hitch
by pulling the shot pins (A) back and locking them.
Then separate the snowthrower from the hitch.
4. See Figure 30. Attach the snowthrower hitch to the
ladder hitch by resting the snowthrower hitch pins (A)
on the front attachment hooks (C).
5. Install the four clevis pins (B, Figure 30) and secure
with safety clips.
6. See Figure 20. Attach the snowthrower lift rod (B) to
the hitch lift arm (E) using a clevis pin and safety clip.
7. See Figure 21. Place snowthrower shot pins (A) in
released position (shot pins shown in Figure 21 are in
locked position).
8. Make sure that PTO shaft is aligned with reduction
box input shaft. This is done to prevent PTO shaft
from interfering with connection point and to help
align the shaft for hookup.
9. Lower hitch so it is positioned just above the ground
(1/4 to 1/2 inch off the ground)
10. See Figure 21. Slowly roll tractor toward snowthrow-
er, while aligning pivot plate (B) with hitch adapter
plate (C) of snowthrower.
11. See Figure 21. Slowly push tractor toward
snowthrower until pivot plate (B) makes contact with
the hitch plate (C) of snowthrower.
12. Bring tractor to stop and slowly raise hitch until top lip
of pivot plate slides into groove of back plate and
shot pins (A, Figure 21) slide into place.
13. Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key.
14. Check that snowthrower's shot pins (A, Figure 21)
are fully seated into pivot plate. If pins are not yet
seated, seat pins.
Figure 29. Mounting the Snowthrower
A. Shot Pins C. Hitch Adapter Plate
B. Pivot Plate
Figure 30. Attach Snowthrower
A. Snowthrower Hitch Pins C. Attachment Hooks
B. Clevis Pin
A
B
C
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Snowthrower Installation
Figure 32. Attachment Electrical Connection
15. See Figure 31. Attach the drive shaft. Pull back on
the locking collar (A) and slide the drive shaft fully
onto the snowthrower. Release the locking collar and
pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar
locks onto the shaft.
NOTE: At this point during initial installation tighten the
capscrews (C, Figure 14) securing the rear hitch mount-
ing brackets. This is only necessary when installing the
attachment for the first time.
16. See Figure 32. Attach the electric chute rotator to the
tractor attachment plug.
CURRENT MODELS
17. See Figure 33. Insert the deflector control handle (B,
Figure 33) into the mounting bracket (C).
Route the remote deflector control cable and spout
rotator motor wires through the cable guide (A, Figure
25).
Secure the handle (B) using a clevis pin (A) and hair
pin clip (D).
EARLY MODELS
17. See Figure 34. Attach the remote deflector control to
the dashboard using two 1/4-20 x 7/8 capscrews, 1/4
x 1-1/4 flatwashers, lockwashers, and nuts. Place
the large flatwashers, lockwashers, and nuts on the
inside of the dashboard.
NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the
dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting
Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION.
ALL MODELS
18. Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in the
Maintenance section.
19. Perform all adjustments as shown in the Adjustments
section.
Figure 34. Install the Remote Deflector Control
Remote Deflector Control
Figure 31. Attach Drive Shaft
A. Locking Collar
A
Figure 33. Install Remote Deflector Control
A. Clevis Pin
B. Deflector Control Handle
C. Mounting Bracket
D. Hair Pin Clip
A
B
C
D
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Simplicity 47" TWO STAGE SNOWTHROWER ATTACHMENT (FOR LEGACY / 2000 / 2900 SERIES) User manual

Category
Snow throwers
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User manual

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