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- Page 1 ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 42” Single-Stage Snowthrower 42” Snowthrower Attachment Mfg. No. Description 1694920 42” Single-Stage Snowthrower 1733943 Revision 01 Rev. Date 9/2006 TP 100-4388-01-AT-SMAN...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recommended Accessories ...1 Safety Rules & Information Training ...2 Preparation ...2 Operation...2 Children ...3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ...3 Service, Maintenance and Storage ...3 Emissions ...3 Decals...4 Required Accessories...5 Recommended Accessories...5 Clean-Out Warning and Procedure ...5 Features & Controls Control Functions ...6 General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting...7... -
Page 4: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. -
Page 5: Children
19. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disen- gage the auger and traction controls, stop engine, and remove keys. 20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci- dents occurring to other people or property. -
Page 6: Decals
Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec- tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to... -
Page 7: Required Accessories
Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). Recommended Accessories A rear-mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction. The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. -
Page 8: Features & Controls
Features & Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating the tractor and attachment requires the combined use of these controls and additional controls whose operation is described in the tractor Operator’s Manual. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these... -
Page 9: General Operating Instructions
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. Checks Before Starting IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor. -
Page 10: Snow Removal Suggestions
General Operating Instructions 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. -
Page 11: Maintenance
WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit only when the engine is stopped and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies. -
Page 13: Skid Shoe Adjustment
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 3). -
Page 14: Lift Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5” off the ground. LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully raise the attachment lift. The snow thrower should be approximately 4”-5” off the ground. If not, go to step 2. -
Page 15: Belt Replacement
Belt Replacement 1. Move tension release lever to the released position (C, Figure 6). 2. Remove the belt from the snow thrower pulley (D, Figure 7). 3. Remove the belt from the machine. 4. Install the new belt as shown in Figure 7. 5. -
Page 16: Initial Setup & Assembly
Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description UPPER WIRING HARNESS REFLECTORS FINAL WIRING HARNESS CHUTE ROTATION SWITCH HITCH SUPPORT SHAFT HAIR PIN COTTER HITCH ASSEMBLY HITCH LATCH PIN AXLE CLIP Figure 8. Initial Setup Q Q T T Y Y Q Q T T Y Y Ref Qty Description MOUNTING PINS... -
Page 17: Chute Assembly
CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Carefully unpack and organize Snow thrower parts. 2. Remove chute rotator drive cover (B, Figure 9) from the snow thrower assembly by removing hex screw (A) and tilting the gearbox cover to disengage tab on opposite side of box. 3. -
Page 18: Install Hitch Onto Tractor
Initial Setup & Assembly INSTALL HITCH ONTO TRACTOR 1. Remove mower deck. 2. Place hitch on floor in front of tractor, with the hitch mounting arms towards the rear of the tractor. NOTE: If this is a new installation, cut the plastic ties holding the snow thrower drive belt for shipping, but do not remove the belt. -
Page 19: Attaching Blower To Tractor
7. Lift the hitch (B) and from the left side of the tractor, slide hitch latch pin (A) through the mounting hole in hitch frame, along the tractor frame support fingers (C) and through the final mounting hole in hitch frame. Secure hitch latch pin (A) with the quick clip (D). -
Page 20: Attaching Lift Arm Assembly To Tractor
Initial Setup & Assembly 8. Rotate the belt tension lever upwards into the locked position (B, Figure 15), fully tensioning the snow thrower drive belt. NOTE: Do not connect the mower deck lift arm or cable to the belt tension lever. ATTACHING LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR 1. -
Page 21: Attaching Chute Motor Wiring Harness
ATTACHING CHUTE MOTOR WIRING HARNESS 1. Wiring Harness is in four (4) parts. Switch Upper wiring harness with main power connector Final wiring harness with a square connector on each end. 2. Remove plug from tractor control panel at position shown and install the chute rotation switch (A, Figure 19). -
Page 22: Removal
Removal Snow Thrower Removal CAUTION Make sure to shut off the engine and locking the tractor brakes or block the rear wheels before beginning the snow thrower removal process. 1. Fully raise and support the snow thrower with wooden blocks. 2. - Page 23 7. Disconnect the final wiring harness (B, Figure 24). 8. Remove both quick clips (E, Figure 25) and snow thrower mounting pins (D). 9. Move the snow thrower assembly (A, Figure 25) out of the way. 10. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Remove the latch pin quick clip (D, Figure 26) and slide the latch pin (A) to the left.
- Page 24 Removal 11. Slide the hitch assembly (A, Figure 27) forwards until the hitch mounting arms (C) are free of the hitch sup- port shaft (B). 12. Slide the hitch to the right to move it from under the tractor. NOTE: The hitch support shaft (B) may be left in posi- tion and will not interfere with the operation of the lawn mower deck.
- Page 25 Notes...
- Page 28 © Copyright 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. P R O D U C T S 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 www.Snapper.com 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 AGCOLawn.com...
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