INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Frontier Snowthrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. However, like all mechanical products, your machine will occasionally re- quire adjustment and maintenance. This handbook should be read before operating or performing and adjustments on your machine.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION IMPORTANT WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your snowthrower. Safe Operation Practices for Snowthrowers As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance And Storage 7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat- ing position, before unclogging the auger/impeller hous- 1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals ing or discharge chute and when making any repairs, for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe adjustments, or inspections.
SAFETY DECALS the meaning, then thoroughly read all safety and operation WARNING: If safety decals are dam- instructions in this Owner’s Manual or contact your local aged or missing, replace immediately. dealer. If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot Look for this symbol to indicate important safe- be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Murray warrants to the original purchaser of this Frontier Branded Snowthrower that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Three (3) Year from the date of purchase; however,...
ASSEMBLY Figure 2 shows the snowthrower in the shipping position. Figure 3 shows the snowthrower completely assembled. Reference to right and left hand side of the snowthrower is from the operator’s position at the handle. UNPACKING Figure 2 1. Locate the two tear tabs at the bottom of the carton. Speed Shifter Lever Auger Drive Remote Chute Control...
ASSEMBLY UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle and move shifter to the neutral position. 2. Loosen, but do not remove the screws, flatwashers, lock- Bolt washers and hex nuts in the upper holes of the lower han- dle.
ASSEMBLY REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1. Thread the knob onto the lever as far as possible. Make sure that the knob points forward (See Figure 8). 2. Tighten the jam nut against the knob securely. Knob SPEED SELECT KNOB 1. Thread the knob onto the lever as far as possible. Make sure that the knob points forward (See Figure 8).
ASSEMBLY SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Remove back carriage bolt (See Figure 11). Chute Deflector 2. Tilt chute back into operating position. Operating Position 3. Replace carriage bolt from inside of chute. 4. Replace flatwasher and nylon locknut on outside of flange.
OPERATION READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Remote Chute Control Speed Select Lever Auger Drive Clutch Lever Traction Drive Clutch Lever...
OPERATION The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower Operation. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles. SNOWTHROWER OPERATION TO THROW SNOW The most effective use of the snowthrower will be established...
OPERATION HOW TO REMOVE SNOW FROM AUGER WARNING: Do not attempt to remove snow or debris that may become lodged in auger with- out taking the following precautions: A cleaning stick is attached to the top of the auger housing. Use the cleaning stick to remove snow from the auger housing.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 2. Check to make sure that spark plug is tightened securely into engine and spark plug wire is attached to spark plug. Check the oil If torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18-23 ft-lbs. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled WARNING: Gasoline is flammable.
OPERATION 2. With the engine running, push the starter button and spin 5. Push the primer button as follows: the starter for several seconds. Above 50° F (10° C), DO NOT PRIME. From 50° F (10° C) to 15°F (-10° C), PUSH TWO TIMES. NOTE: The unusual sound made by spinning the Below 15°...
If after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails NOTE: The unusual sound made by pulling the starter to start, have the engine checked by a John Deere/Frontier rope will not harm the engine or the starter. dealer.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FIRST BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY BEGINNING EACH EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOUR OFTEN HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON STORAGE Tighten all screws and nuts √ √ √ Check Traction Clutch Cable Adjustment √ √ (See Cable Adjustment) Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment √...
MAINTENANCE Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snowthrower. All adjustments in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. SNOWTHROWER The following adjustment should be performed more than once each season.
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS Chute Rotation Gear Lubricate the chute rotation gear with automotive type oil. (see Figure 22). Chute Rotation Gear Figure 22 Chains 4. Lubricate the chains with a chain type lubricant. 5. Wipe the hexshaft and sprockets with 5W30 motor oil. 1.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE Check Crankcase Oil Level before starting engine and after Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick each 5 hours of continuous use (see Figure 24). Add proper motor oil as required. FULL NOTE: Overfilling the engine can affect performance. Tighten the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage. Change Oil every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year, even if the snowthrower is not used for twenty-five hours.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always turn unit off, remove igni- To adjust skids, proceed as follows: tion key and disconnect the spark plug wire be- 1. Place a block (equal to height from ground desired) un- fore making any repairs or adjustments. der scraper bar near but not under skid.
MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt. See “How To Replace The Belts” in the Maintenance section. Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS The drive belts are of special construction and must be 16. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (See Figure 27). replaced with original factory replacement belts available 17. Check the adjustment of the cables. See “How To Check from your nearest authorized service center.
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MAINTENANCE Traction Drive Belt Engine Pulley Belt Guide Auger Drive Pulley Traction Drive Idler Pulley Auger Drive Belt Idler Pulley Traction Drive Spring Traction Drive Belt E-Ring Traction Drive Pulley Swing Plate Axle Rod Engine Pulley Figure 31 MTF-0410104L...
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MAINTENANCE How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction 11. Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See “How To Re- drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn move The Auger Drive Belt”...
MAINTENANCE BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spark plug wire. 2. Have someone engage auger drive. 3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. Belt Guide The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) for guide. See Figure 33. 1/8 Inch (3.175 mm) 4.
MAINTENANCE Traction Drive Cable Adjustment WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from fire or flame. 1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing. Traction Drive Cable 2. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel (see Figure 35).
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE 5. Tighten the jam nut. THE FRICTION WHEEL 6. Install the bottom panel (see Figure 38). How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction 7. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. drive belt, the traction drive cable or the friction wheel.
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MAINTENANCE How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged, the snow thrower will not move forward. The friction wheel must be replaced as follows. Drive Sprocket Axle 1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing (4).
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MAINTENANCE 10. Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub (see Figure 44). 11. Remove the friction wheel from the hub. Slip the fric- tion wheel off the hex shaft. Washer 12. Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fas- teners removed earlier.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW HOOD To access the spark plug, the snow hood must be removed as follows: 1. Remove the choke control knob (see Figure 46). 2. Remove the ON/OFF key. 3. Remove the four mounting screws. 4.
MAINTENANCE AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts NOTE: The spacer fits into the larger hole in the auger that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the tube. auger housing.
STORAGE OFF SEASON STORAGE 5. Lubricate all lubrication points (see “Lubrication“ in the Maintenance section). WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poor ventilated enclo- 6. Insure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas- sure where fuel fumes could reach an open tened.
If you have any questions concerning parts, service, or technical data, contact your nearest John Deere/Frontier dealer. For complete warranty information refer to the warranty in the Owner’s Information section of this manual.
PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE. When you order replacement parts, use the part numbers listed below and on the fol- lowing pages. If a part number changes, your John Deere/Frontier dealer will have the latest part number. WHEN YOU ORDER PARTS, your John Deere/Frontier dealer must have your snowthrower model and serial number and your engine model number.
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1129 FACTORY MODEL 629110x16B CHUTE ROTATION MOTOR Key No. Part No. Description MT1501347 COVER, MOTOR MT26x263 SCREW MT17x185 WASHER MT1501396 BRACE, CHUTE GEAR MT15x143 MT1501067 GEAR MT032x75 PIN, SPRING MT1501430 RING, RETAINER MT1501341 ADAPTER MT018x30 WASHER MT26x310 SCREW...
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1129 FACTORY MODEL 629110x16B REMOTE CONTROL Ref. Control Panel Ref. Engine Mount Bolt Ref. Upper Chute Ref. Lower Chute Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description MT318468 TENSION SPRING MT1001221 TRIM STRIP, BLACK MT310088 BOLT, SHOULDER...
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1129 FACTORY MODEL 629110x16B HANDLE Ref. Engine Page MTF-0410104L...
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