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 Operating Symbols and their meanings This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with snow These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating throwers, and how to avoid them. The snow thrower is designed and manual.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DANGER DANGER Avoid death or serious injury from rotating auger. Objects can be picked up by auger and thrown from chute. Keep hands, feet and clothing away. Never throw snow toward people or cars, and never allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. become extremely hot. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. WHEN ADDING FUEL Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.
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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. Remote Chute Control Speed Shifter Lever Auger Drive...
ASSEMBLY UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY Upper Handle Lower Handle 1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle and move shifter to the neutral position. 2. The fasteners that secure the upper handle to the lower Lockwasher handle are mounted in the handles. Loosen, but do not Bolt remove these fasteners (see See Figure 5).
ASSEMBLY REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1. Assemble the remote chute knob onto the lever until snug against the nut (see Figure 8). 2. Make sure lip on the remote chute knob is pointed to- Remote Chute ward the engine. Control Knob 3.
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 Get to know your snowthrower and its controls. Be sure you (or any other operator) have read and understood the Operation Precautions listed on page 2 of this manual. Gas Fill Choke Control Electric Chute Speed Shift Lever Switch Remote Chute Control Auger Drive Primer Button...
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 IMPORTANT: Be sure front of unit is clear of bystanders or obstacles before operating.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE WHEEL LOCKOUT Each wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin. See Figure 14. The unit was shipped with the lockout pin in the locked position. For ease of maneuverability, disconnect the lockout pin as follows. 1.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE use leaded gasoline. We recommend that fuel stabilizer be added to the fuel each time that gasoline is added to Check the oil the fuel tank. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to with oil.
OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three−wire power cord and plug designed to CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke operate on 120 volt AC house hold current. The control to CHOKE position. Backfire or engine damage power cord must be properly grounded at all times to can occur.
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Then, disconnect the power cord from the switch box. If after following the preceding instructions, your engine fails to start, have the engine checked by a John Deere/Frontier dealer. NOTE: Do not lose the safety/ignition key. Keep the safety/ignition key is a safe place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignition key.
OPERATION FROZEN STARTER WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in en- closed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine: contains CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose 1.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS 1. For optimum snow blower efficiency, adjust ground 6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, the skids should be speed, not the throttle. REMEMBER − if the wheels slip, set at 1−1/4 inch (32 mm) below the scraper bar (see To forward speed will be reduced.
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 √ √ √ √ Auger Drive Belt * √ √ √ √ Adjust Traction Drive Belt √...
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 ENGINE Check Crankcase Oil Level before starting engine and after Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick each 5 hours of continuous use (see Figure 27). 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 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 30). 2. Remove the ON/OFF key. 3. Remove the four mounting screws. 4.
MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt After approximately ten hours of operation, a new belt will stretch and require an adjustment of the belt tension. Also, if your snow thrower experiences a loss of power under heavy load, check the condition of the traction drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it (see “How To Replace The Belts”...
MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it (see Belt Replacement in this section of the manual).
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS 15. Adjust the auger belt guide. See “How To Adjust The Belt Guide” in the Maintenance section. 16. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (See Figure 36). The drive belts are of special construction and must be replaced with original factory replacement belts available 17.
13. Check the adjustment of the cables. See “How To Check traction drive belt. Replace the traction drive belt with And Adjust The Cables” in the Maintenance section. an original equipment replacement belt available from a John Deere/Frontier dealer. 14. Connect the spark plug wire. MTF−051059L...
MAINTENANCE AUGER BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spark plug wire. Belt Guide 2. Have someone engage auger drive. 1/8 Inch (3.17 mm) 3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. Auger Idler The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) for guide. Pulley Engaged See Figure 41.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary. If the cables have become stretched ”Z” Fitting or are sagging adjustment will be necessary. Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted.
MAINTENANCE AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will reduce the protection provided by the shear bolt. To replace a broken shear bolt, Shear Pin proceed as follows: WARNING: To insure safety and performance...
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.
FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D ENGINE 25−2 Á Á 25−1 Á Á Á Á 25−5 25−3 25−4 Ref. Drive Page 25−2 25−2 Ref. Auger Housing Page Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description MT6219 CORD, STARTER MT71060 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08...
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D FRAME Ref. Auger Housing Page MTF−051059L...
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D FRAME Key No. Part No. Description MT1501369 YZ IDLER ASSEMBLY, AUGER MT711682 PIN, HAIR .38DIAX1.64LG MT761761 PIN, CLEVIS 3/16” DIA MT165x159 SPRING, TENSION MT761675 YZ ASSY., SPRING ATTACH MT585781 BOLT, 3/8−16X1.25 CARR. MT711617 WASHER, FLAT...
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FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 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 ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 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 ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D HANDLE Ref. Drive Page Ref. Engine Page MTF−051059L...
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