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40" SNOWBLOWER T2740 MODEL FOR T1460, T1560, T1760, T1570, T1670, T1770 & T1870 TRACTORS SERIAL NO. 21504809 AND UP OM 0297SB-AU MANUAL PART NUMBER 77700-06566 03/15...
INTRODUCTION O THE URCHASER All products are designed to give safe, Illustrations dependable service if they are operated and The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce maintained according to instructions. Read and the full detail and the exact shape of the parts understand this manual before operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this snowblower.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OTICE A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate the snowblower. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the snowblower and on the tractor.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued Subframe & Snowblower Operation 1. Before leaving tractor/snowblower 10. If the snowblower starts to vibrate abnormally, unattended, take all possible precautions. disengage PTO, stop engine Park the tractor/snowblower on level ground, immediately and check for cause. Excessive place the transmission in neutral, set the vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued 22. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted as recommended by your dealer. Weights provide the necessary balance to improve stability, traction and steering. 23. Always make sure snowblower components are properly installed and securely fastened BEFORE operation. 24.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued AINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN manufacturer will claim REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED responsibility for fitment of unapproved parts and/or accessories and any damages 1. Keep the tractor and snowblower properly as a result of their use. maintained.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued TORAGE Before storing the subframe or snowblower, certain precautions should be taken to protect it from deterioration. 1. Clean subframe snowblower thoroughly. 2. Make all the necessary repairs. 3. Replace all safety signs that are damaged, lost, or otherwise become illegible.
ASSEMBLY NOWBLOWER SSEMBLY The snowblower is pre assembled at the factory, however, parts in the bag and box must be assembled. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After assembly, torque all the bolts according to the "Torque Specification Table" enclosed at the end of the manual.
ASSEMBLY Chute & Rotation IGURE ELOW 5. Insert the 1 11/16" long plastic bushing (item 3) in rotation support and slide rotation worm For chute and rotation assembly, return the snowblower to its normal position. in bushings (items 2-3) by placing the rotation support on the underside of fan discharge.
ASSEMBLY NOWBLOWER NSTALLATION NOTE: Mower deck must be removed. Refer tractor Operator's Manual Figure 2 instructions. WARNING: To avoid serious injury: Park the tractor on level ground, set to neutral, apply parking brake, disengage drive pulley, place all control levers to neutral, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key and make sure all parts in rotation have stopped before leaving the...
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ASSEMBLY Attach the rear subframe (item 1) to the 4. (FIGURE 4) Attach the left (item 2) and right brackets on the tractor frame (item 2). Use (item 1) subframe supports to the subframe the lower holes for T1460, T1560, T1570, support plate (item 3), at 24 7/8"...
ASSEMBLY Figure 5 T1570, T1670 (4800010) T1770, T1870 (4800009) T1770, T1870 T1570, T1670 T1770, T1870 T1570, T1670 IMPORTANT: The space between the belt b) Upper Belt Tension Adjustment guides and the belt must be between 1/8" and 5/32" (3mm and 4mm). CAUTION: To avoid personal injury: Always stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disengage the...
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ASSEMBLY Figure 6 6. (FIGURE 6) Attach the two idler pulleys (item 2) to the hitch (item 1) and secure using 3/8" NC x 2" hex. bolts (item 3), 7/16" dia. hole flatwashers, 3/8" lockwashers and 3/8" NC hex. nuts. 7.
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ASSEMBLY 9. (FIGURE 9) Attach the upper part of the Figure 9 hitch (item 1) to the snowblower using 3/8" NC x 3/4" hex. bolts (item 2), 3/8" lockwashers and 3/8" NC hex. nuts. Attach the lower part of the welded hitch with 1/2" 1"...
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ASSEMBLY 11. (FIGURE 11) Fasten the hitch (item 1) to Figure 11 the rear subframe (item 2) using two 5/8" x 1 1/2" pins (item 3) and 3/32" x 1 5/8" hairpins. NOTE: When fastening the hitch to the rear subframe, the lifting arm bracket (item 4) must be up.
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ASSEMBLY 14. #(FIGURE Install lower belt 4800008 (item 1) following the course Figure 14 shown on Figure 14. Engage by pushing the belt idler handle downward (item 2). (FIGURE 14a) Verify the position of the 3 1/2" idler pulley (item 1). The distance between the outside of the 3 1/2"...
ASSEMBLY OTATION ANDLE NSTALLATION (Figure 15) 1. Insert the plastic grommet in the upper hole 3. Insert the rotation tube hooked end into the of the rotation handle support. hole in the rotation worm shaft. 2. Install the plastic handle on the rotation 4.
ASSEMBLY EMOVING NOWBLOWER FROM UBFRAME Disengage the belt idler handle (item 2) by WARNING: pushing it upward. To avoid serious injury: Park the tractor on level ground, set to Remove lower belt 4800008 (item 5) from neutral, apply parking brake, disengage the subframe's 4"...
ASSEMBLY Reinstalling the Snowblower on the Tractor 1. Reinstalling the Subframe on the Tractor: WARNING: To avoid serious injury: NOTE: The installation must be made Park the tractor on level ground, set to according to the tractor model being used neutral, apply parking brake, disengage (see figure).
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ASSEMBLY 3. Reinstalling Snowblower Subframe (continued): Install the lower belt (item 7). Engage the belt idler handle (item 8). Install the belt guard (item 9). Install the lifting arm (item 10). Install the handle support (item 11). ...
OPERATION ENERAL REPARATION PERATING ONTROLS Manual Chute Rotation 1. Read the operator's manual carefully before using the tractor and snowblower. Be Adjust chute orientation through the rotation thoroughly familiar with the controls and handle. proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls Increasing Traction and Stability quickly.
OPERATION K.R.A. System Override Mode (For T60 series and T70 series lawn tractors equipped with K.R.A. system) CAUTION : To avoid serious personal injury: Before and when backing, look down and behind the machine to be sure no bystanders, especially children, have entered the area.
OPERATION DJUSTMENTS Skid Shoe Adjustment (Fig. below ) CAUTION : To avoid personal injury, be sure the tractor engine is off, the drive Adjust the snowblower so that the skid shoes shaft disengaged, and all movement has level according surface stopped before making any adjustments.
OPERATION EMOVAL ETHODS When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow. Let the snowblower work its way through deep drifts. If the speed of your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become overloaded and clog.
MAINTENANCE Pulley Removal AINTENANCE Thread locker was applied on all setscrews ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN during assembly at the factory. Apply heat REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED. before attempting removal. When installing, WARNING To avoid serious injury: apply a drop of thread sealant on the setscrews of the pulley and the bearings.
MAINTENANCE EQUIRED AINTENANCE DESCRIPTION TIME INTERVAL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE 24 hours of Auger Sections operation or at Grease the fittings on each auger section. least once a year After the first 8 Retighten all bolts and nuts according to the Torque Specification hours of operation Hardware Table...
PARTS NTRODUCTION All parts are illustrated in "exploded views" which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the "Reference Number" (REF) column, and are followed by the description and quantity required. O/L - "Obtain Locally"...
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE SE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN Note:These values apply fasteners as received from supplier dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly sidulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. These values apply to dry conditions;...
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