Simplicity 40" SNOWTHROWER ATTACHMENT User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 40" SNOWTHROWER ATTACHMENT

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

1692356

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

40” SNOWTHROWER

FORM

1713518-03

40”

SNOWTHROWER

Mfg. No. 1692356

Simplicity Manufacturing Inc.

500 N. Spring Street

P.O. Box 997

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

U.S.A.

40” SNO WTHRO WER

Required Accessories

Wheel weights and a rear weight carrier are

required when installing this attachment on your

unit. These accessories will improve traction, there-

by making the snowthrower more efficient. For addi-

tional traction, tire chains are also recommended.

Broadmoor:

Rear Wheel Weights

1690555

Rear Weight Carrier

1692742

40# Weight (2 Req. With Carrier)

1692625

Landlord:

Rear Wheel Weights

Rear Weight Carrier

40#

Weight (3 Req. With Carrier)

1693160

1692743

1692625

For operation on slopes greater than 15%

(8.5”)

rear

weights, tire chains and wheel weights are recom-

mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 30%

(16.7”). Sea Operation on Slopes, page 3.

NOTE: Large Lift Lever Kit (part no. 1691832) is

required for Broadmoor/LT/2600/1600 Series trac-

tors, if not already factory installed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules

Required

Accessories.. ..............................................

General.. ...................................................................

Preparation

...............................................................

Operation..................................................................

Safety Decals.. ...........................................................

Parts Identification

Snowthrower..

...........................................................

Hitch -All

Models.......................................................

Assembly

Skid Shoes..

..............................................................

Push Frame Assembly.. ..........

..................................

Snowthrower Chute ..................................................

Spout Control.. ...........................................................

Hitch Assembly..

.........................................................

Installation

Electric Lift Models

Attaching

Hitch ToTractor........................................

Installing

Lift Rod.. .....................................................

Reverse

Electric Lift Wiring.......................................

.I0

Installation

Manual Lift Models

Assemble

Install Lift Lever

Early Models..

.............

Assemble

Install Lift Lever

Later Models

...............

IAttaching Hitch To Tractor..

......................................

Installing Lift Rod ......................................................

.14

Removing

the

Snowthrower..

............................15

Adjustments

Belt Adjustment.........................................................

.I5

Scraper Adjustment ...................................................

Skid Shoes Adjustment..

............................................

Auger Drive

Chain ....................................................

.I6

Deflector

...................................................................

,16

Lift Rod Adjustment

Electric Lift Models

..................

Lift Rod Adjustment

Manual Lift Models.................

.17

Operation

Controls ....................................................................

.18

Checks Before

Starting.. ...........................................

.18

Transporting..

.............................................................

Starting and Stopping ................................................

Operation On Slopes ................................................

.I8

Snow Removal

Suggestions.....................................

.I8

Maintenance

Lubrication ................................................................

.I9

Daily Storage

.............................................................

Off-Season Storage..................................................

.19

Troubleshooting

.................................................

Minor Repair

Shear Bolt

Replacement.. .........................................

.21

Belt Replacement

.....................................................

.22

Hardware Identification &Torque Specs..........2 4

40” SNOWTHROWER

SAFETYRULES

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these roles could result in loss of control

of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The

tri-

ang/e

in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

ALL WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional

messages on this attachment and on your

tractor should be carefully read and obeyed. Per-

sonal bodily injury can result when these instruc-

tions are not followed.

WARNING

If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISEN-

GAGE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE

ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY AND SET THE

PARKING BRAKE. WAIT FOR MOVING

PARTS TO STOP. Remove the foreign object

or clear the spout with 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.

Read this manual and the tractor Operator’s

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,

particularly small children and pets.

Never discharge toward bystanders.

l Make sure:

a. all nuts and screws are tight and snowthrower

is in good operating condition.

b. all safety devices and shields

are‘;, place and

in good working condition.

c. all adjustments are correct before using unit.

Preparation

l Never attempt to make any adjustments while

engine is running.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the

snowthrower is to be used and remove all door

mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign

objects.

Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed

rock surface.

Operation

Always clear snow up and down the face of

slopes, and 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 electric

clutch, and remove the key. Check for the cause

and any damage before restarting. Before inspect-

ing, make sure all moving parts have stopped.

Take all possible precautions before leaving oper-

ator’s position. Disengage the electric clutch,

lower the attachment, set the parking brake, stop

the engine and remove the key.

Never operate snowthrower near glass enclo-

sures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.

without proper adjustment of snow discharge

angle.

Do not operate machine at high transport speeds

on slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.

Disengage power to snowthrower when transport-

ing or not in use.

Never operate the snowthrower without good visi-

bility or light. always be sure your feet are properly

placed on the foot rests and keep a firm hold on

the steering wheel.

40” SNO WTHRO WER

Safety Decals

“~

AVOID INJURY FROM

ROTATING AUGER

KEEP HANDS, FEET AND

CLOTHING AWAY

sm.,

FA,L”RE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PROCEDU-

RES MAY RESULT

INJURY.

. FOR SAFE OPERATION FOLLOW ALL OPERATING

,NSTR”CT,ONS ANS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN

OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

. EYE PROTECTION MUST SE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM

POWER DRIVEN PARTS.

. STOP ENGINE

SEFORE LEAWNG OPERATOR

POSITION.

WA,T

FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP BEFORE

STARTlNG TO ARIUST, WBRICATE, CLEAN OR

UNCLDG THE MACHINE.

KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF ALL

PERSONS AND ANIMALS.

KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BY-

STANDERS, BUILDINGS, CARS ETC.

ALWAYS “SE A DUST MASK WHEN WORKING IN

DUSTY CONDITIONS.

KEEP PLASTIC

,“ATERIALS AWAY FROM INTENSE

“EAT AND OPEN FLAME.

NEVER ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE

ATTACt-‘“7

40” SNOWTHROWER

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Later Model

One-Piece Bracket

gure 1. Snowthrower Assy. - Part No. 1692356

Snowthrower Assy.

Chute Assy.

Anti-Friction Insert

Eye Hook

Hairpin Clip

6. Spout Control Rod

support

Brackets

9. Capscrew, Hex,

318-16

l-114

10.

Lockwasher,

3/8

11.

Nut,

316

12.

Capscrew, Hex, 9/16 -NC

l-1/2

13.

Washer,

9116

14.

Lockwasher,

9118

., 15.

Nut

‘16.

Lift Bracket

17.

Nut,

114

18.

Lo&washer,

l/4

19.

Plate

20. Capscrew, l/4-20

21. Spring

22. Bracket

23. Lockwasher,

318

24. Nut, 3/8

25.

Flat washer,

114

26. Nut,

5116

27. Clevis

28.

Rod Extension

29.

Nut, Full, 5/8

30.

31.

Hairpin Clip

32. Lift Rod

33. Capscrew,

318-l 6 x

l-114

34.

Eye Hook

35. Pin

36. Hairpin Clip

37. spacer

38. Bushing

40” SNOWTHROWER

Figure 2. Hitch Assy.

Part No. 1692040 for Electric Lift; Part No. 1692041 for Manual Lift Assy

A. Hitch Assy. E. Pin

B. Rear Support Assy.

F. Spring Clip (Qty. 4)

C. Washers (Qty. 2)

Clevis Pin,

3/&l

(Qty. 2)

D. Hairpin Clip (Qty. 2) H. Rod

Reflectors (Qty. 2)

*Attach reflectors to rear lip of seat deck. If

sncw cab is installed, make sure reflectors are not obstructed.

NOTE: Hitch assembly is required to install

snowthrower to tractor. Not

a//

parts packaged with the hitch assy. are

used when installing this 40” snowthrower. Only parts used for installation are shown in Figure 2.

40” SNOWTHROWER

Figure 3. Skid Shoe

A. Carriage Bolt

B. Skid Shoe

D. lockwashers

E. Nuts

C. Flatwashers F. Carriage Bolt

SNOWTHROWER ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before attempting any of

the

assembly and

installation procedures, check to make sure you

have

a//

the

kit

parts.

Parfs lists and illustrations are

shown in Figures 1

Discard parts nor used with

your specific tractor and snowblower.

Important: Torque all bolts according to torque speci-

fication table in the back of this manual, unless oth-

erwise specified.

Skid Shoes

See Figure 3. Install the skid shoes using

5/16”

1”

carriage bolts (A), flatwashers (C), lockwash-

ers (D), and nuts (E) as shown. Adjust skid

shoes according to surface conditions.

Push Frame Assembly

See Figure 4. Insert push frame assembly (A)

in snowblower assembly and attach using four

7/16”

1 l/4” bolts

(8).

Loosely secure the two

bolts closest to collector housing with flatwashers

(C), lockwashers (D), and nuts (E) and secure other

bolts with lockwashers (D) and nuts (E).

Snowthrower Chute

1. See Figure 5. The left rear bracket (J) should be

assembled as shown. If it is not, assemble it to

the snowthrower housing.

“_

2. Install hand guard (A) on chute

assy.

(8)

with the

top portion inside the chute and the bottom sec-

tion outside the chute base ring. Place two

i/4”

3/4’ bolts (C) with the head on the outside of

chute, through the chute then through the hand

guard and secure with a flatwasher, lo&washer

and nut (D, E, F,). Tighten securely.

3. Place plastic anti-friction insert (G) over chute

base, placing nipple on upper side and toward

center of impeller housing.

Figure

4. Push Frame

A.-

Push Frame Assy.

B. Bolts

Flatwasher

D. Lockwasher

E. Nuts

Figure 5. Spout Assembly

A. Hand Guard

I. Plastic Bushing (long)

B. Chute

J. Left Rear Bracket

C. Bolt,

1/4x

4/3 (Qty. 4) K. Rotation Worm

D. Flatwasher L. Ret. Plates (Qty. 3)

E. Lockwasher M. Bolts,

1/4x

3/4 (Qty. 2)

F. Nut

N. Lo&washer,

114

G. Plastic Anti-Friction 0. Nut,

II4

IllSWl

P. Bolts

1/4x

l/Z

(Qty. 6)

H. Plastic Bushing (short)

4. Insert shortest plastic bushing (H) in snowblower

tube weldment.

5. Insert longest plastic bushing

(I) in rear bracket

(J), grease both ends of rotation worm and place

rotation worm (K) in bushing (H). Install rotation

worm (K) with bushing (I) on the underside of

chute (base up) with one retaining plate (L) using

two

l/4”

3/4”

bolts (M), secure bolts with

lock-

washers (N) and nuts (0).

6. Install chute

assy.

(B) over plastic insert (G)

(applying grease in between) and secure with

three retaining plates (L) using six

l/4”

l/2’

bolts (P). Lock all bolts with lockwashers (N) and

nuts (0). Tighten securely.

Installing Spout Control

1. See Figure 6. Loosely assemble spout control

rod support to left side of hitch using bracket and

hardware supplied with snowthrower.

2. See Figure 6. Install spout control rod (F) through

support and attach to spout using eye hook (G)

and clip (H).

S.Tighten bracket mounting hardware, making sure

spout control rod (F) is free to turn.

If necessary, reposition rod support (A).

HITCH ASSEMBLY

1. See Figure 7. Tilt snowthrower assembly onto

front side and remove the plastic cover (A).

2. See Figure 7. Remove the capscrews (B), nuts

expose the belt pulley. Remove two carriage

bolts from inside of bearing flange.

NOTE: Do not remove any other hardware at this

time or misalignment of

pu//ey and other

parts

will occur.

3. See Figure 8. Install hitch assy. (A) to

snowthrower using the pins (B) and safety clips

rests on chute.

NOTE: See Figure 8. For Landlord/l 700

/2700

models, attach the the hitch to to the upper

holes on the snowthrower. Use the lower

holes

forBroadmoor/1600/2600 models.

4. Carefully roll the belt onto the pulley.

5. Install the bearing support plate,carriage bolts,

capscrews and nuts as shown in Figure 6. Install

plastic cover.

6. Install the belt on all pulleys (see Figure 9).

Figure 9. Belt Routing

A. V Pulley

D. Back-Side Idler Pulley

B. Back-Side Idler Pulley E. Back-Side Idler Pulley

C. V Idler Pulley F. PTO Pulley

Figure 6. Spout Control

A. Rod Support

E. Nut, 3/E-16 (Qty. 3)

B. Bracket

F. Rod

C. Capscrew, Hex,

G. Eye Hook

316

116 x1-114

(txy.

H. Hairpin Clip

D. Lo&washer (Qty. 3)

40” SNOWTHROWER

Figure 7. Bearing and Belt Pulley Cover

A. Plastic Cover

C. Nut, Flange, 5/16-18

8. Capscrew,

5116-16

112

D. Bearing Support Plate

Fiaure 6. lnstallina Hitch Assv.

A.-Hitch Assy.

B. Pin

C. Hairpin Clip

Landlord I

17001

2700

roadmoor I

16001

2600

Figure 10. Removing Mower Lift Assy.

A. Capscrew, Hex Hd.

G. Lift Arm Assy.

S/l 6-l

x iv8

H. Lift Tube Assy.

6. Nut,

5116-16

I. Pivot Bracket

C. Lift Support J. Washer

D. Large Hairpin Clip K. Pin (short)

E. Washer L. Pin (long)

F. Shaft Assy.

INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC LIFT

MODELS

Attaching Hitch To Tractor

See Figure 10. Remove the large hairpin clip (D)

and washer (E) from the left side of shaft assy.

(F). Pull shaft assy. out from right side.

NOTE: Parts H , K

L are not used when installing

snowthrower hitch but should be retained to

convert tractor back to mower operation,.

2. See Figure 11. Install shaft assy. (F) through lift

arm assy. (G), one washer (I), new rear support

assy. (H) and other washer

(I) supplied in the kit.

3. See Figure 11. Secure the new rear support

assy. (H) between the two holes on the shaft

assy. (F) and the two washers

(I)using hairpin

clips (J) supplied with the snowthrower.

4. See Figure

11.

Secure left end of shaft (F) to

pivot bracket (K) using original washer(E) and

large hairpin clip (D). Rear support assy. (H)

should hang down loose.

5. Slide hitch and snowblower assy. under tractor

so back plate of hitch assy. is under rear support

assy. (H, Figure 11).

6.Tum wheels fully to the left. Lift front of

snowthrower hitch assy. and install it into the

tractor front hitch as shown in Figure 12.

40” SNOWTHROWER

Figure 11. Installing Rear Support Assy.

A. Capscrew, Hex Hd., G. Lift Arm Assy.

5116-l

7/a H. Rear Support

Assy:

8. Nut,

5116-18

I. Washers’

C. Lift Support* J. Hairpin Clip

D. Large Hairpin Clip K. Pivot Bracket

E. Washer F. Shaft Assy.

*Supplied with

Snowthrower

Figure 12. Attaching Snowthrower Hitch to

Tractor Hitch

A.Tractor Hitch Brackets c. Spacer

B. Rod, Latch D. Safety Clip

7. See Figure 12. Install the rod, latch (B),

spacer(C) and hairpin clip (D) supplied with

snowthrower.

40” SNOWTHROWER

8. See Figure 13. Secure the rear backing plate of

snowthrower hitch to the rear support assy. using

the pin (A) and hairpin clip (B) supplied with the

snowthrower.

Upper Hole for Broadmoor

600

2600

Lower Hole for Landlord

I1700

I2700

9. See Figure 14. Turn belt adjuster handle (C) to

move trunnion (A) completely forward. Install belt

onto the electric clutch pulley. Turn belt adjuster

handle until trunnion is located between the

marks as shown for proper belt tension.

NOTE:

If trunnion cannot be p/aced between marks,

loosen capscrew

(0,

Figure 14) and reposi-

tion idler

pulley (E) as necessary.

Figure 13. Attaching Snowthrower Hitch to Rear

Support Assy.

A. Pin B. Safety Clip

Figure 14. Installing Belt

Trunnion

8. Tension Spring Assy.

C. Handle

Capscrew

E. Pulley

40” SNOWTHROWER

installing Lift Rod

1. See Figure 15. Assemble clevis (A), rod exten-

sion

(6,

for electric model only), and nut (C) to lift

rod (D). Turn rod extension and clevis into rod

about halfway. Do not tighten jam nut at this

time.

2. See Figure 15. Install the lift rod assy. (D) to the

electric lift arm assy (E). Secure with pin (F) and

cotter pin (G) supplied with the snowthrower.

3.Turn the ignition key on. See Figure 15. Activate

the electric lift until the lift rod clevis (A) aligns

with the front hitch bracket. Secure the clevis to

the hitch bracket using the pin (H) and hairpin

clip

(I) supplied with the snowthrower.

4. Adjust snowthrower lift height by turning clevis in

or out to achieve desired lift height then tighten

nut against clevis. Average snowthrower lift

height is 6”.

NOTE: Snowthrower lift height affects the amount of

downward pressure applied to the

snowthrower. Lengthening the rod increases

height and decreases downwardpres-

sure while shortening the rod decreases lift

height and increases downward pressure.

Reverse Electric Lift Wiring

The electric lift control switch on dash is used to lift

or lower the mower deck and front attachments on

the tractor. Pushing the top of the switch lowers the

mower/attachments while pushing the bottom of the

switch raises the mower/attachments.

This

40”

snowthrower attachment, when attached to

the existing switch, works in the opposite manner.

For the switch to work properly with this attachment,

it is necessary to reverse the wiring at the electric lift

motor assembly as follows.

1. Locate the two wire leads (A and B, Figure 16) con-

nected to the electric lift assy. You will find them

under the seat deck and in front of the right, rear

wheel.

2. Reverse the position of the two leads in the

wiring harness.

3.The snowthrower will now work properly with the

lift control switch.

NOTE: Change the wires leads back to their original

position when removing snowthrower so

switch operating position is correct for

mower and other attachments.

FRONT IiTCH BRACKET

Figure 15. Lift Rod Assembly - Electric Lift Models

A. Clevis

E. Lift Arm Assy.

6. Rod Extension

F. Pin

C. Jam Nut G. Cotter Pin

D. Lift Rod Assy.

H. Pin

I. Hairpin Clip

Figure 16. Electric Lift Motor Wires

A. Red Wire

B. Black Wire

40” SNO WTHRO WER

INSTALLATION

MANUAL LIFT

MODELS

Assemble

Install Lift Lever

Early Models

NOTE: Use these instructions for models with a

two-piece lift lever bracket (A, Figure 18).

NO JE: When installing the snowthrower on

Broadmoor models, it

will be necessary to

install lift /ever kit, part no. 1691832. Follow

the instructions supplied with the kit.

See Figure 17. Remove the hairpin (A) and

washer (B) from left side of manual lift lever assy.

CC).

2. Later style lift lever assy. is equipped with a sep-

arate mower lift tube (see note, Figure 17).

Remove the lift tube.

NOTE: Mower lift tube is not required for

snowthrower installation but should be

retained to convert tractor back to mower

operation.

3.See Figure 18. Assemble lift bracket (A) from kit

to lift lever assy. (B) using the hardware supplied

(J, G, H

I).

4. See Figure 18. Assemble the rear support

assy.

(K) to the lift lever

assy.

(B) using the washers (L)

and hairpin clips (M) supplied.

5. Install the complete lift lever assy. to the tractor

and connect it to the left pivot bracket (D, Figure

17) using the original washer(B) and hairpin clip

(A) as shown in Figure 17. Rear support assy. (K,

Figure 18) should hang down loose.

NOTE: When installed, there should be no side-to-side

end play in lift /ever assy.

there is end play,

adjust pivot bracket (D, Figure 17) until no end

play exists.

NOTE: See inset Figure 18. It is necessary to remove

the notch from the lift handle bracket as shown

allow

the

snowthrower

to float during

Figure 17. Manual Lift Assy.

A. Hairpin Clip

C. Lift Assy.

B. Washer

D. Pivot Bracket

EMOVE

THIS

NOTCH

Figure 16. Manual Lift Brackets

A. Lift Bracket

H. Lockwasher, S/16

B. Lift Lever Assy.

I. Nut, S/16

C. Capscrew, 1/4-20x 1 J. Capscrew 114-40x 1.5

D. Lockwasher,

l/4

K. Rear Support Assy.

E. Plate L. Hairpin Clip

F. Nut,

l/4

M. Washer

G. Washer,

S/l6

40” SNOWTHROWER

Assemble

Install Lift Lever

Later

Models

NOTE: Use these instructions for mode/s equipped

with a one-piece lift /ever bracket

(E,

Figure

19).

NOTE: When installing the snowthrower on manual

lift mode/s, it will be necessary to install lift

lever kit,

pari no. 1691832.

NOTE: See inset Figure 19. It is necessary to

remove the notch from the lift handle bracket

as shown to

allow the snowthrower to float

during

snowfhrower

operation.

Refer to Figures 19 and 20.

Attach the lift bracket guide (A) to the quadrant

(B) using spacers (C), 5/16-18x i-1/4

cap-

screws, lockwashers, and nuts. Do not tighten at

this time.

2. Assemble the quadrant

(8)

and bracket (E).

Depress the release button on the top of the

lift lever (D) and rotate until the lever latch

clears the quadrant.

Separate the quadrant (B) and lift lever (D).

Assemble the quadrant (B) and bracket (E).

Insert the lift lever rod (D) through the right

side of the quadrant (B).

Insert the lift lever rod (D) through the left side

of the quadrant (B) and the left side of the lift

bracket (E). See Figure 19 inset.

Fully insert the lift rod (D) through the quad-

rant and bracket, and lock the lever latch in

the quadrant

(6).

Secure the bracket (E) to the lift lever(D)

using one 1/4-20x i-1/2” capscrew (F), two

9/16

washers (G), one

9/16

lo&washer(H),

and nut as shown in Figure 19.

3. Pry up the two rear plastic ratchet fasteners hold-

ing the footrest mat on the left and right foot rests

4. Install the pivot bracket

(I) to the underside of the

left footrest using 5/i 6-18 x

7/8”

capscrew and

nut.

5. Assemble the lift bracket (J) to the underside of

the right footrest using 5/16-i 8 x

7/8

capscrews

and nuts. Tighten securely.

6. Install the rear hitch bracket(K),

hairpin

clips (L)

and large washers (M) on the lift lever rod (A).

7. Slide the pivot rod through the pivot bracket

(I)

and install the washer and hairpin clip.

6. Mount the quadrant (B) onto the lift bracket(J).

9. Tighten all capscrews. Be sure lift lever assem-

bly is securely clamped to the foot rest and the

lever latch is unobstructed.

NOTE: A@ust bracket

(I)

until no end play exists.

Remove the notch from the lift handle

bucket

as shown in Figure 19.

rIgwe

IY P

Z”.

rJ,anua, LlTl aracKers

A. Lift Bracket Guide H. Lockwasher,

9/16

B. Quadrant I. Pivot Bracket

c. Spacer J. Lift Bracket

D. Lift Lever

Rod K. Rear Hitch Bracket

E. Bracket L. Hair Pin Clips

F. Capscrew,

1/4x

l-l/Z

M. Large Washers

G. Washer,

9116

snowthrower operation.

Attaching Hitch To Tractor

1. Slide hitch and snowblower assy. under tractor

so back plate of hitch assy. is under rear

suppoii

assy.

P.Tum

wheels fully the left. Lift front of snowthrow-

er hitch assy. and install it into the tractor front

hitch as shown in Figure 21.

3. See Figure 21. Install the rod latch (B), spacer

er.

4. See Figure 22. Secure the rear backing plate of

snowthrower hitch to the rear support assy.

using the pin (A) and safety clip (B) supplied with

the snowthrower.

5. Install the belt on all pulleys (see Figure 23).

6. See Figure 24. Turn belt adjuster handle (C) to

move trunnion completely forward. Install belt

onto the electric clutch pulley. Turn belt adjuster

handle until trunnion is located between the

marks as shown for the proper belt tension.

If trunnion cannot be placed between marks,

loosen

capscrew (D, Figure 24) and reposition

idler pulley (E) as necessary. The pivot bracket

40” SNOWTHROWER

Figure 21. Attaching Snowthrower Hitch To Tractor

A. Tractor Hitch Brackets C. Spacer

B. Rod, Latch

D. Safety Clip

Upper Hole for

Lower Hole for Landlord

II700

I2700

:igure

22. Attaching Snowthrower Hitch To Rear

Support ASSy.

A. Pin B. Safety Clip

Figure 23. Belt Routing

A. V Pulley

D. Back-Side Idler Pulley

B. Back-Side Idler Pulley E. Back-Side

idler

Pulley

C. V Idler Pulley F. PTO Pulley

Figure 24. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion D.

Capscrew

B. Spring Tension Bracket

E. Idler Pulley

C. Handle F. Pivot Bracket

40” SNOWTHROWER

(F) should be perpendicular to snowthrower

hitch.

Installing Lift Rod

1. See Figure 25. Assemble clevis (M) to lift rod (A).

Turn clevis into rod about halfway.

2. See Figure 25. Install the lift rod assy. (A) to the

lift arm assy. bracket. Secure with pin (B) and

cotter pin (C) supplied with

snowthrower.

3. See Figure 25. Attach the large spring (D) to the

bracket from the top as shown.

4. See Figure 25. Loosely mount the spring brack-

ets (E

F) to the hitch using hardware supplied

(G, H

I).

5. Position the manual lift fully to the rear.

6. See Figure 25. Attach the eye hook (J) to the

spring (D) and then fasten it to the bracket (E)

using the flat washer(K) and nut(L). Threads

should protrude through bracket just enough to

start the nut onto the eye hook.

7.Tighten the bracket (E

F) mounting hardware

securely.

8. Hold the eye bolt to keep it from turning and tight-

en nut to the end of eye bolt threads.

9. Position the manual lift lever fully forward.

lO.See Figure 25. Turn clevis (M) until it aligns with

mounting hole on hitch. Connect the clevis to the

hitch using the pin (N) and clip (0) supplied.

.Adjust snowthrower lift height by turning clevis in

or out to achieve desired lift height. Average

snowthrower lift height is 6”.

NOTE: Snowthrower lift height affects the amount of

downward pressure applied to the

snowthrower. Lengthening the rod increases

lift height and decreases

downwardpres-

Figure 25. Installing Lift Rod

Manual Lift Models

A. Lift Rod Assy. I. Nut,

316

6. Pin J.

EyeHook

C. Cotter Pin K. Lockwasher,

l/4

D. Large Spring L. Nut,

5116

E. Bracket, outer M. Clevis

F. Bracket, inner N. Pin

G. Capscrew,

316-16

l-114 0. Hairpin Clip

H. Lockwasher,

3/E

P. Pivot Bracket

40” SNOWTHROWER

sure while shorfening the rod decreases lift

height and increases downward pressure.

REMOVING THE SNOWTHROWER

Remove the snowthrower by reversing the steps out-

lined in the Installation procedures. Please note the

following:

Install all pins and hairpin clips into appropriate hole

locations on hitch and snowthrower for storage.

NOTE: On mode/s equipped with electric

lift,

change the electric lift wires leads (A and

Figure 26) back to their original position

when removing snowthrower so switch

oper-

To avoid personal injury, use extreme care

hitch. Place lift lever fully rearward and

loosen

eyebolt

hardware

L, Figure 25)

before attempting to remove spring.

. Electric Lift Motor Wires

/,:..-

sting position is correct for mower and other

attachments. See Reverse Electric Lift

Wiring on page

IO.

ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: The following adjustments apply to the

WARNING

Before performing adjustments, stop the

engine and remove the key. Place tractor

and snowthrower on a level surface.

Engage the tractor parking brake. Wait for

all moving parts to stop.

Belt Adjustment

See Figure 27. Turn belt adjuster

handje

trunnion (A) is located between the mart&shown.

NOTE: If trunnion cannot be p/aced between marks,

loosen

capscrew (0) and reposition idlerpul-

/ey (E) as necessary.

MARKS

Figure 27. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion

Capscrew

B. Spring Tension Bracket

E. Idler Pulley

C. Handle F. Pivot Bracket

40” SNOWTHROWER

Scraper Adjustment

The snowthrower assembly can be tilted forward

to achieve increased scraper contact with ground.

To adjust snowthrower angle, loosen the two

capscrews on each side of the snowthrower as

shown in Figure 28.

2. Tilt snowthrower forward to desired angle and

tighten the capscrews.

Skid Shoe Adjustment

When operating on a smooth, hard surface such as

concrete or asphalt, adjust the skid shoes to allow

3/16”

i/4” clearance between scraper bar and

ground surface.

Figure 2s. Scraper Bar and Skid Shoe Adjustment

When operating on a rough surface, such as gravel,

adjust the skid shoes to allow l/2”

5/8”

clearance

between scraper bar and ground surface.

Rest each side of the scraper bar on wood blocks

about one inch high, with scraper bar level with

ground surface.

2. See Figure 26. Loosen the hardware holding

each skid show and move the skid shoes up or

down.

3. With both skid shoes adjusted properly and par-

allel to the ground surface, tighten hardware

securely.

Auger Drive Chain

Chain tension should be set so that deflection in the

middle of the chain is

112”.

1. See Figure 29. Loosen the two idler arm bolts

located on the right side of the snowthrower

housing.

2.Adjust tensioner to achieve proper chain deflec-

tion, then tighten both idler arm bolts.

Deflector

The position of the deflector determinesthe height

and distance snow will be thrown. Most snow throw-

ing can be done with the deflector all the way up.

To adjust, loosen both hand knobs (Figure 29) on

each side of the deflector, position deflector to

desired position then tighten both knobs.

Figure 29. Auger Drive Chain Adjustment

Lift Rod Adjustment

40” SNOWTHROWER

NOTE: Snowthrower lift height affects the amount

of downward pressure applied to the

snowthrower. Lengthening the rod increas-

es lift height and decreases downward pres-

sure while shortening the rod decreases

lift

height and increases downward pressure.

Average snowthrower lift height is 6”.

ELECTRIC LIFT MODELS

1 .Adjust snowthrower lift height by turning clevis

(A, Figure 30) and/or extension rod (B) in or out

to achieve desired lift height.

2. Tighten nut(C) against clevis.

FRONT HiTCH BRACKET

Figure 30. Lift Rod Assembly

Electric Lift Models

A. Clevis

E. Lift Arm Assy.

B. Rod Extension F. Pin

C. Jam Nut G. Cotter Pin

D. Lift Rod Assy.

H. Pin

I. Hairpin Clip

MANUAL LIFT MODELS

See Figure 31. Place lift lever in fully forward posi-

tion Turn clevis (M) until it aligns with mounting

hole on hitch. Connect the clevis to the hitch

using the pin (N) and clip (0) supplied.

2.Adjust snowthrower lift height by turning clevis in

or out to achieve desired lift height. Average

snowthrower lift height is 6”.

Figure 31. Installing Lift Rod

A. Lift Rod Assy.

B. Pin

C. Cotter Pin

D. Large Spring

E. Bracket, outer

F. Bracket, inner

G. Capscrew,

318-16

l-114

H. Lockwasher.

318

- Manual Lift Models

I. Nut, 3/8

EyeHook

K. Lockwasher,

l/4

L. Nut, 5/16

M. Clevis

N. Pin

0. Hairpin Clip

P. Pivot Bracket

40” SNOWTHROWER

OPERATION

Read and understand all operating instructions in the

tractor Operator’s Manual.

Controls

See Figure 32.

A. Manual Lift Lever. Used to raise snowthrower.

Press button on top, pull lever back to raise

snowthrower or forward to lower, then release

button.

6. Electric Clutch Switch. Disengages/engages

the electric clutch to start and stop the

snowthrower drive belt.

C.Spout Control Rod. Rotate to change direction

of snow discharge.

D. Electric Lift Switch. On models equipped with

electric lift, depress top of switch to lower

snowthrower, depress bottom of switch to raise

snowthrower.

E. Deflector Knob.

Loosen both knobs to adjust

deflector.

Checks Before Starting

Refer to the Maintenance section on the following

page and perform any needed care. Also, refer to

the tractor Operator’s Manual and perform any

steps listed under Normal Care.

2. Remove any objects from the work area which

might be caught in or thrown by the auger.

3. Clear the auger of any ice particles which may

cause damage to auger.

4. Adjust the skid shoes to desired height. See the

Adjustments section.

5. Make sure all hardware is present and secure.

Transporting

Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the

snowthrower. Adjust ground speed according to sur-

face conditions. Select a low ground speed when

transporting on a slippery surface.

Starting And Stopping

Start the tractor engine. Set engine speed at full

throttle

2. Lower the snowthrower.

3. Engage the electric clutch.

4. Select the appropriate ground speed.

Figure 32. Snowthrower Controls

A. Manual Lifl Lever

B. Electric Clutch Switch

C. Spout Control Rod

D. Electric Lift Switch

E. Deflector Knob

5.To stop the tractor, depress the clutch/brake

pedal. To stop the snowthrower, disengage the

electric clutch.

6. Before leaving the seat, stop the engine, set the

parking brake, remove the key and wait for mov-

ing parts to stop.

Operation On Slopes

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 30

percent (16.7O) which is a rise of three feet

(.9

m) vertically in 10 feet (3.1m) horizon-

tally. When operating on slopes greater

than 15 percent (8.50) 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 slopes, and never across

the face. Use caution when changing

directions and DO NOT STOP OR START!

Snow Removal Suggestions

*Determine the best snow removal pattern before

beginning. Wind direction is an important factor

to consider.

*Rotate the spout and adjust chute deflector to

discharge snow downwind. Plan the pattern so

that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas

and on yourself as your are operating.

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