Simplicity 42" SINGLE STAGE SNOWTHROWER & HITCH ATTACHMENT User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 42" SINGLE STAGE SNOWTHROWER & HITCH ATTACHMENT

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

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Attachment

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Snowthrower & Hitch

42” Snowthrower

Mfg. No. Description

1691522 42” Snowthrower Attachment

Hitch

Mfg. No. Description

1693500 Hitch, Hydraulic Lift (for Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series)

1719996-01

Rev 1/2001

TP 100-2231-01-AT-SMA

MANUFACTURING, INC.

500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.simplicitymfg.com

General

Recommended Accessories

Tire chains and a weight box are recommended when installing

this attachment to your unit. These accessories will improve trac-

tion, thereby making the snowthrower more efficient. For addi-

tional traction, one wheel weight per wheel is recommended.

Weight added to the tractor should not exceed 50 lbs. per wheel

and 120 lbs. additional weight with the weight box.

For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), weight box, tire

chains and wheel weights are recommended. Never operate on

slopes greater than 30% (16.7°). See Operation on Slopes, page 3.

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

SPRING IS UNDER TENSION. RAISE

SNOWTHROWER BEFORE PULLING LEVER

BACK TO DISCONNECT SPRING.

1716536

CAUTION

Part No. 1716532

Auger Danger Decal

Part No. 1716533

Discharge Chute Danger Decal

Part No. 1716531

Main Operation Warning Decal

Part No. 1716536

Spring Tension Caution Decal

OPERATION AND USE

Recommended Accessories .......................1

Safety Decals ................................................1

Safety Rules..................................................2

Operation ......................................................3

Maintenance..................................................5

Belt Replacement .........................................7

Adjustments..................................................7

Belt Tension Adjustment............................7

Skid Shoe Adjustment ...............................7

Lift Rod Adjustment ...................................8

Troubleshooting ...........................................9

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Snowthrower Assembly.............................10

Assemble Support Arm & Control Rod ....10

Assemble Chute & Control Cable............10

Assemble Deflector .................................11

Assemble Hitch Brackets.........................11

Install Heat Shield....................................12

Install Lift Linkage & Rear Hitch ..............12

Hitch Installation ........................................13

Hitch Installation ......................................13

Snowthrower Installation .........................14

Install the Belt ..........................................15

Attach the Lift Rod to the Snowthrower ...15

Install Spring Assist .................................16

Adjust, Lubricate, & Test Run..................16

Reinforcement Bracket Installation ..........17

Hardware I.D. & Torque Specifications ....18

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right”

are referred to as seen from the operating

position.

WHEN OPERATING TRACTOR

WITHOUT SNOWTHROWER ATTACHED,

FLUID IN FRONT TIRES IS REQUIRED.

CAUTION

1716887

Part No. 1716887

Tire Fluid Caution Decal (Regent Series Only)

TP 100-2231-01-AT-SMA

General

• Read this manual and the tractor Operator’s Manual

carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the equipment.

• Never pull the spring-assist tension lever back unless

snowthrower is in fully raised position. The spring is

under tension when snowthrower is in lowered posi-

tion.

• 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.

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.

Preparation

• 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 Maintenance and Adjustments

section for procedure.

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-

tor’s 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.,

without proper adjustment of discharge angle.

• 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.

WARNING

If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, disengage

the electric clutch (PTO), stop the engine, remove

the key, and wait for all 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 the blower housing to

clear jammed objects. The auger may rotate

when the object is removed.

For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), a

weight box, tire chains, and wheel weights are

recommended. Never operate on slopes greater

than 30% (16.7°).

Controls

Read and understand the instructions in your tractor

Operator’s Manual.

See Figure 1 for location, name, and description of the

snowthrower controls.

Checks Before Starting

1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section of

this manual and perform any needed service. Also,

refer to the tractor Operator’s 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

particles which may cause damage to auger.

4. Adjust the deflector and skid shoes to desired height.

See Skid Shoe Adjustment and Deflector Adjustment.

5. Make sure all hardware is present and secure.

Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls

Operating On Slopes

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.

Operation

WARNING

Perform the Safety System Test found in your

tractor’s operator’s manual. If the 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.

WARNING

• Never operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°),

which is a rise of three feet (.9m) vertically 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.

ITEM NAME OPERATION

Manual Lift

Lever

Electric

Clutch Switch

Skid Shoes

Deflector

Knob

Spot Control

Electric Lift

Switch

Hydraulic Lift

Lever

To raise snowthrower, press button

(on top), pull lever back, and

release button. To lower, press

button & allow lever to go forward

slowly.

Engage/disengage electric clutch to

start and stop snowthrower drive.

Adjust to control scraper bar height.

Loosen knob to adjust deflector

height (see Deflector Adj.)

Rotate either way to change direc-

tion of snow discharge.

Depress top of switch to lower

snowthrower, depress bottom of

switch to raise snowthrower.

Move lever forward to lower the

snowthrower and back to raise it.

Operation

Starting & Stopping

1. Start the tractor engine.

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 your 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.

Snowthrower & Hitch Removal

Remove the snowthrower and hitch in the reverse order

of installation. Note the following:

• Always remove the 4-link chain from the spring assist

bracket to prevent interference with front steering

components.

• Use caution when removing the spring from the

spring-assist lever and chain. Snowthrower must be

in fully raised position to relieve spring tension.

• Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins,

clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for

storage.

Daily Storage

1. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing

snow to prevent freeze-up of auger and impeller.

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

If the auger does not start and stop when

engaging / disengaging the electric clutch, see

your authorized dealer. Under no circumstances

should you attempt to defeat the safety system.

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.

WARNING

If the auger stalls or the chute plugs:

• Disengage the electric clutch

• Stop the engine and remove the key

• Set the parking brake, and

• Wait for all moving parts to stop

Remove the foreign object or clear the spout

using a piece of wood. NEVER place hands into

the auger housing or spout to clear jammed

objects. The auger may rotate when the object is

removed.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Always raise the snowthrower before turning

or backing up to prevent damage to the unit.

Maintenance

Figure 2. Drive Chain

A. Screws D. Screw G. Drive Shaft Sprocket J. Chain

B. Flange Nut E. Chain Guard H. Spacers K. Auger Sprocket

C. Clamps F. Nuts I. Nuts L. Drive Shaft Housing

Schedule For Normal Care

Care Required Schedule

Clean snow and ice from After each use.

snowthrower.

Lubricate snowthrower. Every 10 hours or at

least once a year.

Adjust belt tension. Every 25 hours or at

least once a year.

Inspect, adjust and Once a year or more

lubricate drive chain. often under frequent

use.

Inspect, Adjust & Lubricate Drive Chain

See Figure 2.

1. Remove the two nuts (F) and chain guard (E).

2. Check the chain for wear or damage. Replace chain

if worn or damaged.

3. There should be no slack in the chain, and the

sprockets (G and K) should be aligned. The drive

shaft housing (L) should be parallel with the auger

housing. If adjustment is required proceed with steps

4 - 7.

4. Loosen the four screws (A).

5. Pull rearward on the drive shaft housing (L) until all

slack is removed from chain. With drive shaft housing

parallel with auger housing, and sprockets aligned,

retighten the four screws (A). Torque to 40-50 ft. lbs.

6. Spread a coat of grease on the chain, working the

grease into the links.

7. Reinstall the chain guard (E) and two nuts (F).

WARNING

Before beginning any service work turn off the

PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,

remove the key, wait for all moving parts to stop,

and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Maintenance

Figure 3. Lubricate Drive Shaft & Auger Shaft

Lubricate Snowthrower

Belt Replacement / Adjustment

Figure 6. Adjusting Skid Shoes

Figure 4. Belt Routing

A. V-Pulley

B. Idler Pulley

C. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)

D. Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley)

E. Idler Pulley

Figure 5. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion D. Capscrew

B. Spring Tension Bracket E. Idler Pulley

C. Handle F. Pivot Bracket

BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (C, Figure

5).

2. Remove the belt from the pulley (D, Figure 4) inside

the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower from

the tractor.

3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt

stops on idler pulleys (A and E, Figure 4).

4. Install new belt as shown.

5. Retighten belt stops and adjust the belt tension.

ADJUSTMENTS

Belt Tension Adjustment

See Figure 5.

1. With the snowthrower drive belt installed, trunnion (A)

should be between marks on spring tension bracket

(B) for correct belt tension.

2. Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion forward

or rearward until within between marks.

3. If trunnion cannot be placed between marks, loosen

capscrew (D) and reposition idler pulley (E) as neces-

sary. The pivot bracket (F) should be perpendicular to

snowthrower hitch. Retighten capscrew (D) and

repeat step 2.

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

6).

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.

Adjustment

Lift Rod Adjustment

MANUAL LIFT MODELS

The lift lever can be placed in one of three notches and

is held in position by the lever latch. (see Figure 8).

When the lever latch is placed in notch 1 the lift lever

should be applying downward pressure on the

snowthrower. In position 2, the “float” position, the

snowthrower/plow should experience negligible upward

or downward pressure. Position 3 should raise the

snowthrower approximately 3 to 3-1/2 “ above the

ground.

HYDRAULIC & ELECTRIC LIFT MODELS:

In the fully raised position the snowthrower should be 3

to 3-1/2” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the

lift rod should slightly compress the spring (C, Figure 7)

creating downward pressure on the snowthrower. If the

snowthrower tilts excessively to one side you may want

to install the spring assist (see installation instructions).

The spring assist is not required on hydraulic / electric lift

models.

NOTE: Always adjust the lift height before and after

adjusting the downward pressure.

Lift Height Adjustment

1. Place the lever latch in notch 3 (Figure 8) or fully raise

the hydraulic / electric lift. The snowthrower should

be approximately 3 to 3-1/2” off the ground. If not, go

to step 2.

2. Lower the snowthrower and adjust the front set collar

(A, Figure 7) to achieve the correct lift height.

Downward Pressure Adjustment

1. Move the lever latch from notch 2 to notch 1 (Figure

8) or fully lower the hydraulic / electric lift.

2. The spring (C, Figure 7) should be slightly com-

pressed applying downward pressure to the

snowthrower. If not, adjust the rear set collar (D,

Figure 7) to achieve the desired amount of downward

force. Do not over-compress the lift rod spring.

Figure 7. Adjusting Lift Rod

A. Front Set Collar

B. Rod Guide

C. Spring

D. Rear Set Collar

E. Spring Clip

Figure 8. Lift Lever Quadrant - Side View

Notch 1

Notch 2

Notch 3

IMPORTANT NOTE

Do not over-compress the lift rod

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 damage the unit.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

1. Snowthrower auger does not rotate.

2. Auger does not stop when electric clutch is

disengaged.

3. Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far

enough.

4. Scraper bar does not clean down to hard

surface.

5. Snowthrower picks up and throws stones on

gravel drive.

6. Tractor does not have sufficient traction.

7. Tractor not stable on sloping surfaces.

Locate the problem you’ve 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.

CAUSE/SOLUTION

A. Electric clutch not engaged. Engage electric clutch.

B. Foreign material is blocking auger. STOP engine. Remove key.

Unplug auger with piece of wood. Read WARNING on page 4.

C. Snowthrower drive belt slipping. Adjust drive belt tension.

D. Drive chain broken. Replace parts as required.

A. Electric clutch brake not operating properly. See your local

dealer. See WARNING under Stopping & Starting, page 4.

A. Engine RPM too slow. Operate engine at full speed.

B. Ground speed too fast. Use slow ground speed.

C. Snowthrower discharge spout clogged. STOP engine. Remove

key. Unplug discharge spout. Read WARNING on page 4.

A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted. Adjust skid shoes.

B. Lift rod out of adjustment. Adjust lift rod.

A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted for ground surface. Adjust

skid shoes.

B. Too much downward pressure on snowthrower. Raise

snowthrower slightly.

C. Lift rod out of adjustment. Adjust lift rod.

A. Tractor too light at rear wheels. Use wheel weights and chains.

A. Ground speed too fast. Reduce speed.

B. Tractor not properly weighted. See Recommended

Accessories, page 1.

C. Tire pressure incorrect. Front tires should be inflated to 20 psi

(138 kPa) for snowthrower use.

D. Slope grade too steep. See Operation On Slopes, page 3.

SNOWTHROWER ASSEMBLY

Assemble the Support Arm and Control Rod

1. See Figure 9. Attach the support arm (E) to the frame

with the 1" capscrews and locknuts (F) supplied.

2. See Figure 9. Place the the thin, plastic liner (B)

inside the rod guide (C). Place the rod guide (C) over

the discharge chute control rod (H) and loosely attach

the guide to the support arm (E) in any of the three

mounting holes. Use the 3-1/2" capscrew, locknut

(J), and spacer (K) provided.

3. See Figure 9. Install the discharge chute control rod

(H) through the plastic pivot bearing (D) on the auger

housing. Place a cotter pin into the lowest rod hole on

the inside of the housing, and spread the cotter pin

fully around the rod.

4. Pull the rod back so the cotter pin is resting against

the bearing (D), then insert a second cotter pin

through the rod, just above the bearing. Spread the

cotter pin fully around the rod.

5. Tighten the locknut and capscrew (J) securing the

control rod guide. Do not over-tighten. This nut and

capscrew are used to set the control rod rotation

resistance.

Assemble Chute and Control Cable

6. See Figure 9. Install the discharge chute (A) so the

clip (G) on the housing is positioned in the notch (I).

Lubricate the discharge chute so it turns freely.

7. See Figure 10. With the discharge chute facing slight-

ly left, wind the cable around the control rod spool.

Wind it three turns on the rear part of the spool so

that the cable leaves the spool on the lower edge as

shown. Wind two turns on the front part of the spool

so the cable leaves the spool on the upper edge as

shown.

8. See Figure 10. Place the looped end of the cable

over the stud on the discharge chute. Place the small

flat washer (E) provided on the stud. Pull the other

end of the cable around the stud using locking pliers.

While holding the cable tight, install the cup washer

(B) (cup facing inward), lockwasher (C) and nut (D).

Tighten the nut and tape the cable end to the taut

section of the cable.

Figure 9. Discharge Chute & Controls

A. Discharge Chute F. 1" Capscrew & Locknut

B. Rod Guide Liner G. Clip

C. Rod Guide H. Dis. Chute Control Rod

D. Pivot Bearing I. Notch

E. Support Arm J. 1-1/2" Capscrew & Locknut

K. Spacer

Figure 10. Control Cable

A. Cotter Pin C. Lockwasher

B. Cup Washer` D. Nut

E. Flat Washer

Landlord-Snowthrower Assembly

IMPORTANT NOTE

DO NOT allow the pivot bearing

(D, Figure 9) to support the weight of the

control rod, or the bearing could be

damaged.

Landlord-Snowthrower Assembly

Assemble the Deflector

1. See Figure 11. Attach the deflector (C) to the dis-

charge chute with two screws (H), washers (G), spac-

ers (F), washers (A), lockwashers (E) and nuts (D).

2. Position the bolt (I) and washer (A), then thread the

knob (B) onto the bolt (I).

Assemble the Hitch Brackets

1. Mount the hitch brackets to the inside of the

snowthrower using capscrews and flange locknuts as

shown in Figures 12-14.

Figure 11. Deflector

A. Washer, 5/16 F. Spacer

B. Knob G. Washer, 5/16

C. Deflector H. Screw, 5/16

D. Nut, 5/16 I. Carriage Bolt, 5/16

E. Lockwasher, 5/16

Figure 12. Installing the Hitch Brackets

A. Hitch Brackets C. Flange Locknut

B. Capscrew, 1"

Figure 13. Hole Pattern - Left Side

Figure 14. Sketch 2. Hole Pattern - Right Side

NOTE: Support Arm Removed For Clarity

Hitch Bracket

(Mounted On

Inside)

Hitch Bracket

(Mounted On

Inside)

Install the Heat Shield

NOTE: Install the heat shield on models where the

engine exhausts forward only.

1. Install the heat shield as shown in Figure 15.

Position the shield 1/8” right of the “T” of “HOT”.

Install the Lift Linkage and Rear Hitch

Bracket

HYDRAULIC / ELECTRIC LIFT MODELS

1. Remove the hair pin clip (A, Figure 16) and slide the

shaft assembly (C) out far enough to remove the lift

tube assembly (B).

2. Push the shaft assembly (A, Figure 16) back through

the lift support (D) far enough to mount the rear hitch

bracket (A, Figure 19), washers (D), and hairpin clips

(C).

3. Push the shaft assembly (C, Figure 16) back through

the lift supports (D) and reinstall the hair pin clip (A).

4. See Figure 17. Install the lift lever extension (E) as

shown. Secure the extension (E) to the tractor lift

arm (D) using the 3/8” x 2-3/4” pin (B) and clip used

with the mower deck. NOTE: Pin B not used with

electric lift models.

4. See Figure 17. Secure the lift lever extension (E) to

the lift cylinder rod using a 1/2” x 2-1/2” pin (C) and

hair pin clip provided.

5. See Figure 17. Install the front lift rod (A) into the lift

lever extension (E) and secure with a hair pin clip.

Figure 17. Electric Lift Models

A. Front Lift Rod D. Tractor Lift Arm

B. Pin, 3/8 x 2-3/4 E. Lift Lever Extension

C. Pin, 1/2x 2-1/2

Figure 15. Heat Shield Installation

A. Heat Shield C. Clip

B. Carriage Bolt D. Lockwasher, 1/4

1/4-20 x 7/8 E. Nut, 1/4-20

Position shield 1/8"

from “T” on grille.

Figure 16. Electric Lift Assembly

A Hair Pin Clip D. Lift Supports

B Lift Tube E. Lift Arm Assembly

C Shaft Assembly

Landlord-Snowthrower Assembly

WARNING

Modes with engines that exhaust forward only:

The heat shield shown in Figure 15 is supplied

with the hitch and must be installed before

installing the hitch assembly. The snowthrower

could be damaged if the heat shield is not

installed.

Remove the head shield when removing the

snowthrower and hitch.

Landlord-Hitch Installation

Figure 20. Installing Lift Rod to Manual Lift Lever

A. Front Attachment Lift Rod C. Spring Clip

B. Manual Lift Lever

MANUAL LIFT MODELS

1. Remove the hair pin clip (C, Figure 18) from the left

side of the lift lever assembly.

2. Partially remove the lift lever assembly from the

frame and install the rear hitch bracket (A, Figure 19),

washers (D), and hair pin clips (C).

3. Reinstall the lift lever assembly.

HITCH INSTALLATION

1. Increase front tire pressure to 20 psi (138 kPa) to

compensate for added weight. Be sure both tires

have equal pressure.

2. From the front of tractor, slide the hitch under the

tractor.

3. See Figure 21. Lift the front hitch bar (A) up onto the

tractor brackets (D). Make sure it is fully seated into

the tractor brackets. Install the long hitch pin (B)

through the bracket (bottom rear holes) and secure it

with the safety clip (C).

4. See Figure 19. Install the rear bracket (A), hair pin

clips (C) and washers (D) onto the lift lever shaft, if

not done already.

5. Secure the hitch assembly (E, Figure 19) to the rear

bracket (A) inserting pin (F) as shown.

The hitch assembly is now installed to the tractor and

you may proceed to Snowthrower Installation.

Figure 19. Installing Hitch to Rear Bracket

A. Rear Hitch Bracket D. Washer

B. Lift Lever Rod E. Hitch

C. Hair Pin Clip F. Clevis Pin

Figure 18. Manual Lift Lever Assembly

A. Lift Lever Assembly. C. Hair Pin Clip

B Guide Bracket D. Shaft Assembly.

Figure 21. Installing Hitch to Front of Tractor

A. Hitch Bar C. Safety Clip

B. Hitch Pin D. Tractor Brackets

SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 23. Align snowthrower bracket (A) with

front tractor hitch (B).

2. Before attaching the snowthrower bracket to the

hitch, install the belt from the hitch idler pulley (B,

Figure 24) to the snowthrower pulley as shown.

Do not attempt to install belt on electric clutch pulley

at this time.

3. See Figure 23. Attach snowthrower bracket (A) to

hitch using clevis pins (C) and safety clips (D).

Figure 23. Landlord/GT/2700/1700 Series

A. Snowthrower Bracket C. Clevis Pin

B. Hitch Arms D. Safety Clips

Figure 22. Hitch Assembly

A. Hitch Assembly

B. Rear Support Assembly

C. Washers (Qty. 2)

D. Hairpin Clip (Qty. 2)

E. Pin

F. Spring Clip (Qty. 4)

G. Clevis Pin, 3/8 (Qty. 2)

H. Rod

I. Reflectors (Qty. 2)

Attach reflectors (I) to rear lip of

seat deck. If snow cab is installed,

make sure reflectors are not

obstructed.

Install Pin “E” Through

the Bottom Hole.

Landlord-Snowthrower Installation

IMPORTANT NOTE

Be careful when opening the tractor

hood with the snowthrower installed.

The discharge chute will contact the hood

when the hood is fully opened.

Landlord -Snowthrower Installation

Figure 24. Belt Routing

A. V-pulley C. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-Pulley)

B. Idler Pulley D. Snowthrower Pulley (V-Pulley)

E. Backside Idler

Figure 26. Installing Lift Rod to Snowthrower

A. Rod Guide Assembly

B. Hair Pin Clip

Install lift rod to inside of bracket as shown.

Install the Belt

1. See Figure 25. To install the belt on the electric

clutch pulley, the trunnion (A) on the tension spring

assembly (B) must be fully forward. If it is not, turn

handle (C) to move it forward. Install belt on electric

clutch pulley. Refer to Figure 24 for belt routing.

2. See Figure 25. Turn handle (C) so that trunnion (A) is

centered between the marks as shown.

NOTE: If trunnion cannot be centered between marks,

loosen capscrew (D, Figure 25) and reposition pulley

(E) rearward. Retighten capscrew (D) and center trun-

nion.

Attach the Lift Rod to the Snowthrower

1. Install the front attachment lift rod to the snowthrower

as shown in Figure 26 and secure with a hair pin clip.

The rod guide assembly (A) may need to be removed

and oriented correctly.

Figure 25. Belt Installation & Adjustment

A. Trunnion D. Capscrew

B. Tension Spring Assembly.. E. Pulley

C. Handle

Figure 28. Spring-Assist Lever

A. Lever B. Spring

Frame hole is located on front, left side; in front of engine

Install the Spring Assist

NOTE: The spring assist is not required on models

equipped with hydraulic / electric lift. However, if the

snowthrower leans to one side the spring assist can be

installed to correct this. The spring assist is required on

all manual lift models.

NOTE: The parts described in the following steps (and

shown in Figure 27) are packaged with the hitch assem-

bly.

NOTE: 4-link chain replaces 3-link chain supplied with

snowthrower.

1. Place snowthrower in the down position.

2. See Figure 27. Install the spring assist bracket (A)

into the underside of the frame as shown using a 1-

1/4” capscrew, lockwasher, and nut.

3. See Figure 27. Place the clevis pin (B) through the

spring assist bracket from the back. Install a flat

washer (C), the 4 link chain (D), another flat washer

(C), and safety clip (E) as shown.

NOTE: On single cylinder engines, the clevis pin must be

installed to the bracket before mounting onto the tractor

frame.

4. Place snowthrower in fully raised position.

5. Rotate the spring assist lever (A, Figure 28) fully back

and install the spring (B) on the lever and through the

chain. See Figure 28.

6. Rotate lever forward so that it travels “over center” to

the fully forward position.

7. Lower the snowthrower.

Adjust, Lubricate, and Test Run

1. Adjust the Lift Rod- See Adjustments

2. Adjust the Skids-See Adjustments

3. Lubricate the Snowthrower-See Maintenance.

4. Install the reflectors on the on the rear lip of the seat

deck. If a snow-cab is also installed, make sure the

reflectors are not obstructed.

5. Test run and recheck belt tension.

Landlord-Snowthrower Installation

Figure 27. Spring Assist Bracket

A. Bracket E. Safety Clip

B. Clevis Pin

C. Flat Washer

D. 4-link Chain

WARNING

Never pull the spring-assist tension lever back

unless the snowthrower is in the fully raised

position. The spring is under tension when the

snowthrower is in the lowered position.

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