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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Two-Stage 47” Commercial Snowthrower Mfg. No. 1692243 Hitch Mfg. No. 1692244...
- Page 2 HEX CAPSCREW CARRIAGE LOCKWASHER PLAIN WASHER HEX CAPSCREW IDENTlFlCATlON Shown below are actual size heads for standard screw sizes. Example: a l/4 screw has 7/16 head and thus requires a 7/16 wrench. To measure length, use the scale below. 00000 Head Head 5/s”...
- Page 3 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE SAE GRADE #2 InJLbs. FtJLbs. 8-32 8-38 lo-24 lo-32 114-20 114-28 5118-18 5118-24 318-18 318-24 7/18-14 7/16-20 l/2-13 l/2-20 9118-12 9118-18 518-I 518-18 314-I 0 314-I 8 718-9 718-I 4 l-12 NOTE: 1. These torque values are to be used for all “araware excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
- Page 4 SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING, INC. FORM 1709320 500 N. Spring Street PRINTED IN U.S.A. Port Washington, Wi 53074 l/95...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices and Precautions ... 3 Safe Operation of Snowthrower..3 Safe Maintenance & Storage..3 Safely Transporting t h e Snowthrower..3 Safety Decals ... 4 Parts Identification ... 5 installation Preparation ... -
Page 6: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices and Precautions Product knowledge and careful operation is the best way to prevent accidents. Read this section carefully before operating attachment system. All operators, no matter how much experience they may have, should read this and other related manuals before operating attachment system. -
Page 7: Safe Maintenance & Storage
8. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recom- mended by manufacturer). 9. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow. 10. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine. -
Page 8: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS The following safety labels are located on your tractor as shown. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THESE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS AT AU TIMES. THIS DECAL MUST BE POSITIONED SO AS TO BE EASILY READ FROM THE FRONT OF THE SNOWTHROWER... -
Page 9: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION TOOLS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY: One (1) l/2” Wrench Two (2) 7/l 6” Wrench One (1) 3/i&’ Allen Wrench Note: Right and left hand sides are determined by facing forward in the tractor seat. SPRING SKID SHOE SUPPORT REDUCTION GEARBOX... -
Page 10: Tractor Preparation
INSTALLATION Tractor Preparation 1. Increase the front tire pressure to 20 PSI for use with snowthrower. 2. On tractors with Kohler Magnum engines, loosen the air cleaner cover wing nut, pull intake hose out of plenum hole and rotate cover slightly. For winter operation only, this allows warmer air to be taken in through the air cleaner. -
Page 11: Lift Rod
Lift Rod 1. Lay lift rod (A, figure 3) next to the tractor so that rear clevis (B) with square weldment (C) is towards the rear. The weldment is positioned to prevent clevis pin (D) from being installed from the right hand side (interference would occur). -
Page 12: Mounting Hitch
Mounting Hitch 1. Park tractor on a hard level surface. brake, 2. Stop engine, lock parking 3. Place hitch on ground in front of tractor with pivot plate facing away from tractor. 4. Rotate the hitch attaching links rearward toward the tractor. -
Page 13: Mounting Snowthrower
Mounting Snowthrower Note: The auger blades are shipped in identical position for shipping purposes. Remove either left or right hand shear bolt (refer to figure 18 on page 14) then turn one auger 180” and reinstall shear bolt. 1. Park tractor on hard level surface. 2. -
Page 14: Checks Prior To Using Snowthrower
14. Attach the bottom half of the spout rotator handcrank (A, figure IO) to the spiral spring shaft (B) and secure with large ring pin at location C. 15. Slide the upper half of spout rotator handcrank through the retaining bracket and into the lower half of handcrank. -
Page 15: Discharge Spout Adjustment
WARNING: Before operating snowthrower, make sure to position discharge chute away from people, pets, windows or other property which may be injured or damaged by snow or other thrown objects. Discharge Spout Adjustment The spout can be adjusted by loosening the knob on the left hand side and rotating spout up or down. -
Page 16: Snowthrower Removal
SNOWTHROWER REMOVAL Refer to figures 6-10 on pages 8-10 for removal proce- dures. 1. Park tractor on hard level surface. 2. Lower snowthrower attachment to ground. 3. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key. 4. Pull coupler (A, figure 9) on snowthrower PTO shaft and disconnect from tractor’s PTO shaft. -
Page 17: Maintenance & Storage Requirements
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS WARNING Only perform maintenance inspections and proce- dures with tractor parked on hard, level surface; PTO disengaged; engine stopped; parking brake locked and key removed. Maintenance 1. Frequently check for loose or worn parts. 2. Check auger gearbox oil level every 25 hours: a. -
Page 18: Inspecting Cutting Edge
Inspecting Cutting Edge 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 cutting edge (A, figure 16) meets snowthrower housing. Reversing Cutting Edge 1. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Only perform maintenanceinspectionsandprocedureswithtractorparkedon surface; PTO disengaged, engine stopped; parking brake locked and key removed. PROBLEM CAUSE Pivot plate will not stay Lock pin has not been slid into place. locked in one position. Broken spring on lock pin, Broken roll pin on lock pin. Broken lock pin. -
Page 20: Drift Cutter Kit, Mfg. No. 1665169
DRIFT CUTTER KIT, MFG. NO. 1685189 Drift cutters can be installed on left and right hand side to assist in knocking down deep snowbanks into the auger housing. It may be necessary to drill holes for installation. Follow instructions supplied with kit. SPECIFICATIONS Cutting width: 47”...