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Simplicity 1692356 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 1692356 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
40" SNOWTHROWER
FORM - 1713518-03
Mfg. No. 1692356

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 40” SNOWTHROWER FORM - 1713518-03 Mfg. No. 1692356...
  • Page 2 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc. 500 N. Spring Street P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    40” SNO WTHRO WER TABLE OF CONTENTS Required Accessories Wheel weights and a rear weight carrier are Safety Rules required when installing this attachment on your Required Accessories..........unit. These accessories will improve traction, there- General..............by making the snowthrower more efficient. For addi- Preparation ...............

  • Page 4: Preparation

    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- Preparation ALL WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional messages on this attachment and on your Never attempt to make any adjustments while...

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    40” SNO WTHRO WER Safety Decals RES MAY RESULT IN INJURY. . FOR SAFE OPERATION FOLLOW ALL OPERATING 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.

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    40” SNOWTHROWER PARTS IDENTIFICATION Later Model One-Piece Bracket Assy. Washer, 9116 Nut, 5116 Chute Assy. Lockwasher, 9118 Anti-Friction Insert Rod Extension Eye Hook Lift Bracket Nut, Full, 5/8 ‘16. Hairpin Clip Nut, 114 6. Spout Control Rod Lo&washer, Hairpin Clip support Plate Lift Rod...
  • Page 7 40” SNOWTHROWER Figure 2. Hitch Assy. - Part No. 1692040 for Electric Lift; Part No. 1692041 for Manual Lift Assy A. Hitch Assy. Spring Clip (Qty. 4) B. Rear Support Assy. C. Washers (Qty. 2) Hairpin Clip (Qty. 2) H . R o d Reflectors (Qty.

  • Page 8: Skid Shoes

    40” SNOWTHROWER Frame Push Figure 3. Skid Shoe D. Lockwasher B. Bolts E. Nuts A. Carriage Bolt D . lockwashers C . Flatwasher B. Skid Shoe E. Nuts 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.

  • Page 9: Spout Control

    40” SNOWTHROWER 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).

  • Page 10: Installation - Electric Lift Models Attaching Hitch To Tractor

    40” SNOWTHROWER Figure 10. Removing Mower Lift Assy. G. Lift Arm Assy. A. Capscrew, Hex Hd. H. Lift Tube Assy. I. Pivot Bracket Figure 11. Installing Rear Support Assy. C. Lift Support J. Washer A. Capscrew, Hex Hd., G. Lift Arm Assy. D.
  • Page 11 40” SNOWTHROWER 8. See Figure 13. Secure the rear backing plate of the pin (A) and hairpin clip (B) supplied with the snowthrower. Upper Hole for Broadmoor I1 600 / 2600 Lower Hole for Landlord I1700 I2700 Figure 13. Attaching Snowthrower Hitch to Rear Support Assy.

  • Page 12: Installing Lift Rod

    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.

  • Page 13: Installation - Manual Lift Models Assemble I Install Lift Lever . Early Models

    40” SNO WTHRO WER INSTALLATION - MANUAL LIFT MODELS Assemble I 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 Figure 17. Manual Lift Assy. Broadmoor models, it will be necessary to A.

  • Page 14: Assemble / Install Lift Lever - Later Models

    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.

  • Page 15: Iattaching Hitch To Tractor

    40” SNOWTHROWER snowthrower operation. Attaching Hitch To Tractor 1. Slide hitch and snowblower assy. under tractor so back plate of hitch assy. is under rear er hitch assy. and install it into the tractor front hitch as shown in Figure 21. 3.

  • Page 16: Installing Lift Rod

    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.

  • Page 17: Removing The Snowthrower

    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.

  • Page 18: Scraper Adjustment

    40” SNOWTHROWER Scraper Adjustment The snowthrower assembly can be tilted forward to achieve increased scraper contact with ground. 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...

  • Page 19: Lift Rod Adjustment

    40” SNOWTHROWER Lift Rod Adjustment 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”.

  • Page 20: Operation

    40” SNOWTHROWER OPERATION Read and understand all operating instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. 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. the electric clutch to start and stop the snowthrower drive belt.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    40” SNOWTHROWER Daily Storage WARNING prevent WARNING damaging the snowthrower, always raise it before turning or backing prevent an explosion or fire, never up with the tractor. store tractor with fuel in tank inside a building where open flames or sparks are *When land contour permits, it is best to travel in present.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    40” SNOWTHROWER TROUBLESHOOTING Locate the problem you’ve encountered below. WARNING Check the possible causes one at a time in the order listed. Correct any problems that are found and oper- To avoid serious injury, perform mainte- ate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated nance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped, parking the problem.

  • Page 23: Minor Repair Shear Bolt Replacement

    40” SNOWTHROWER Figure 33. Drive ASSemDlY A. Fan Shear Bolt B. Auger Shear Bolt MINOR REPAIR Shear Bolt Replacement 1. Remove the back plastic cover (Figure 34). 2. Remove the damaged shear bolt (A, B, Figure 33). 3. Install a new shear bolt. 4.

  • Page 24: Belt Replacement

    40” SNOWTHROWER 36. Belt Routing A. Snowthrower V Pulley C. V Idler Pulley D. Back-Side Idler Pulley E. Back-Side Idler Pulley F. PTO Pulley Figure 35. Adjusting Belt Tension A. Trunnion D. Capscrew B. Spring Tension Bracket E. idler Pulley C.
  • Page 25 40” SNO WTHRO WER Figure 33. Drive Assembly 4. See Figure 38. Remove the two carriage bolts (B) and nuts (A) securing the bearing flange (E). the flat backside of the belt rides on the backside idler pulleys and the front V side of the belt rides 3.
  • Page 26 Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance r 20%) SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Hex Nut Size Of Hardware lt/lbs Standard Hardware Sizing 8-32 4 . 6 When a washer or nut is identified as IQ”, this is the 8-36 4 .

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