J9
Snowblower for Lawn Tractors
42-Inch
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OMGX10742 J9
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
42-Inch Snowblower
Serial No. (010001-)
If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for
information on servicing, always provide the product model
and serial number.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the
machine and for the engine of your machine and record the
information in the spaces provided below.
A
DATE OF PURCHASE:
_________________________________________
DEALER NAME:
_________________________________________
DEALER PHONE:
_________________________________________
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (A):
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Product Identification
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
All information, illustrations and
specifications in this manual are based
on the latest information at the time of
publication. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without
notice.
COPYRIGHT© 1999
Deere & Co.
John Deere Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
Horicon, WI
All rights reserved
OMGX10742 J9 - English
Table of Contents
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SAFETY
Safety
WARNING
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed
in important areas on your machine to draw attention to
potential safety hazards.
Picture Note: Decal located on pulley cover of
snowblower housing.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert
symbol, (c). DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
•
•
•
Stop machine to adjust and oil.
Keep all shields in place.
If unit becomes clogged, shut off engine before
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-
alert symbol, (c).
cleaning.
•
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven
parts.
•
Make sure your tractor is equipped with rear weights.
DANGER
Operate Safely
•
Read the Tractor and Snowblower Operator’s Manual
Picture Note: One decal located on chute spout
and two on top surface of snowblower housing.
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the tractor
and disengage the controls quickly.
To avoid injury
•
Check vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or
•
Shut off engine and wait for all movement to stop before
service brakes as necessary.
unclogging snow deflector.
•
Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
•
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating auger.
is tight. Repair or replace damaged badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
Safety - 1
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SAFETY
before you operate.
•
Drive up and down-not across slopes.
•
DO NOT operate near edge of ditch or bank. Avoid
holes, rocks, and roots. Be alert for hidden hazards.
Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding
•
mower accidents involving injury. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate a mower and a snowblower
safely enough to protect the operator and others from
serious injury.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lower attachments to the ground.
4. Lock the park brake.
•
Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep
people and pets out of the work area. Keep children
indoors when blowing snow. Turn the machine off if anyone
enters the area.
5. Stop the engine.
•
If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine properly
maintained and in good working order.
6. Remove the key.
7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator’s seat.
•
•
•
•
DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
Look carefully behind tractor before you back up.
DO NOT let anyone, especially children, ride on
Wear Appropriate Clothing
machine or attachment. Riders are subject to injury such as
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders
may also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
•
Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
•
DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
•
Be alert for traffic when crossing or working near
roadways.
•
Be alert. DO NOT operate snowblower when you are
tired or ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
•
•
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
DO NOT operate tractor at high speeds. Operate
•
Wear adequate winter outer garments and footwear that
snowblower at full throttle and a safe, slow travel speed.
Do not throw snow toward bystanders, buildings, or
automobiles.
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•
•
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
•
•
•
Throw snow downwind, if possible.
•
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing,
Clean snowblower after you use it.
wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Be extremely careful if you must clear snow from a
gravel surface.
Operate slowly and carefully on slopes and in sharp
turns.
•
Safety - 2
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SAFETY
Avoid Injury from Moving Parts
Practice Safe Maintenance
•
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from snowblower
•
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
and discharge chute when auger is turning.
area clean and dry.
•
•
Stop auger when you are not throwing snow.
•
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
Stop vehicle engine before you unplug, repair, or adjust
moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working
condition. Keep hardware tight.
snowblower.
•
Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting
caught.
Avoid Injury from Hitting Obstructions
•
Lower attachments to the ground before servicing
machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock
park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool.
•
Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
•
•
Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
•
Disconnect battery negative (-) cable before making
adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine.
•
•
Raise snowblower when you drive between jobs.
Slow down when you remove snow. Be cautious on
•
Do not modify machine. Unauthorized modifications
may impair its function and safety.
slopes, when you make turns or when close to buildings or
trees.
•
Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Safety - 3
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly
Box of Parts
Identify Parts
B
A
A
D
C
B
M95927
Qty Description
Size
1
3
1
(A) Front Axle Bracket
(B) Anchor Stacks
(C) Adjustable Control Rod
Anchor
C
E
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
6
2
2
9
4
2
2
2
3
(D) Spacer Shims
V-Belt, Upper
D
Lift Assist Springs
Chain and Toggle Assembly
Tail Reflectors
Clevis Pins
G
F
Handle Grip
H
Hair Cotter Pins
Hair Cotter Pins
Cotter Pin
2-7/8 Lg
1-5/8 Lg
1/8 x 1 1/4
1/2-13
I
J
K
Hex Nuts
M95926
Hex Head Bolts
Hex Head Bolts
Hex Head Bolts
Hex Nylock Nuts
Hex Nylock Nuts
Hex Lock Nuts
Hex Head Bolts
Hex Jam Nuts
Carriage Bolts
5/16-18 x 1 3/4
3/8-16 x 1
1/2-13 x 2
5/16-18
A - Snowblower Assembly
B - Mounting Frame Assembly
C - Discharge Chute Assembly
D - Clutch Link Rod
E - Lift Handle
F - Chute Control Support Rod
G - Chute Control Rod
3/18-16
1/2-13
H - Left-Hand Mounting Angle
I
- Right-Hand Mounting Angle
3/8-16 x 1 1/4
7/16-14
J - Lift Spring Anchor Bracket
K - Box of Parts
5/16-18 x 3/4
Assembly - 4
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ASSEMBLY
Assembling Snowblower
I
E
D
F
E
C
Picture Note: Underside of mounting frame shown
to illustrate correct routing of lower V-belt.
B
F
C
9. Install lower V-belt around mounting bracket idlers and
pulley (I) as shown.
A
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Route upper V-belt
INSIDE three belt guides. Routing belt incorrectly
can cause belt damage.
C
1. Raise the rear of the snowblower and slide the lift
handle (A) under the channel bracket (B).
K
J
2. Place spacer shims (C) inside the rear of the mounting
channel with the short end toward the front of the
snowblower and align holes.
M
3. Slide mounting frame (D) inside channel bracket.
KL
4. Check that holes in spacer shims are aligned with holes
in lower frame bar.
K
5. Insert 5/16 x 1 3/4-Inch bolts (E), one on each side,
through vertical hole of the lower mounting frame bar,
spacer shim, and channel bracket and secure with 5/16-
Inch Nylock nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
10.Install upper V-belt (J) to idlers as shown.
11.Check belt routing. Make sure upper V-belt is routed
INSIDE two belt guides (K) and belt guide (L).
6. Insert 5/16 x 1 3/4-Inch bolts (F), two on each side,
through horizontal holes of channel bracket and lower
frame bar and secure with 5/16-Inch Nylock nuts. Tighten
nuts.
12.Check position of belt guide (L).
•
Tractors with V-Twin engines and 46-Inch mower
deck: Belt guide (L) should remain in outer hole as
shown.
7. Tighten nuts on vertical bolts.
•
All other tractors: Move belt guide (L) to inner hole
8. Raise the rear of the snowblower and remove the lift
handle from under it.
(M).
Assembly - 5
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ASSEMBLY
stack anchors.
Assemble Discharge Chute to Auger Housing
NOTE: Make sure top strand coming off chute control
cable assembly goes around front of discharge chute.
9. Move the chute control cable (H) up from the stack of
the auger housing onto the bottom of the discharge chute.
A
A
M95940
D
1. Loosen 3/8-Inch nut and lock washer (A) that holds
chute control cable assembly to the auger housing and
move cable down away from anchor mounts.
K
J
G
B
D
I
M95940
C
10.Place both loops (I) of the chute control cable over the 1/
4-Inch hex bolt and flat washer (J) on the right hand side of
the discharge chute.
E
11.While keeping tight pressure to the left on the chute
control cable assembly (K), remove cable tie from the
cable, slide the chute control cable assembly to the left until
cable is taut and retighten 3/8-Inch nut and lock washer (A)
assembly to secure chute control cable assembly.
F
H
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2. Insert 5/16 x 3/4-Inch carriage bolt (B) through one of
the holes in the stack (C) of the auger housing (D) with the
head of the bolt to the inside of the stack.
M
3. Place one stack anchor (E) onto the bolt.
4. Install 5/16-18 Nylock hex nut (F) finger tight onto bolt.
5. Install, finger tight, two other carriage bolts, stack
anchors, and Nylock nuts to the remaining two holes of the
stack.
L
6. Lubricate the outside of the auger housing stack (C) and
the inside of the discharge chute (G) with WD-40 or an
equivalent.
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7. Install discharge chute onto the stack of the auger
housing with the discharge opening facing forward.
12.To obtain optimum clearance and chute rotation
proceed as follows:
8. Place hook of stack anchors over the lip of the discharge
chute, push stack anchors up, pull out to seat square of
carriage bolt in hole and tighten Nylock nut at all three
•
Make sure discharge chute is lubricated. (See
Lubricating Discharge Chute in Service section.)
Assembly - 6
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ASSEMBLY
•
If rotation difficulty continues use a screwdriver to pry
out carefully on all three of the chute clips to obtain a 1/
16 to 1/8-Inch gap between base (L) and chute clips (M)
or until chute rotates freely.
Assembly - 7
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PREPARING VEHICLE
Preparing Vehicle
Install Spring Anchor Bracket to Front of
Tractor
Install Tractor Weights and Chains
cCAUTION: Avoid injury!
The machine may become unstable when
operating with snowblower.
Use wheel weights to improve stability when
operating with snowblower.
Remove weights from tractor after snowblower
is removed.
B
A
NOTE: Before you attach snowblower, REMOVE
MOWER DECK from tractor. (See Removing and
Storing Mower section in your Tractor Operator’s
Manual.)
M95928
1. Remove two screws (A) from the front of the tractor.
2. Align holes of the spring anchor bracket (B) with the
holes of the tractor and reinstall two metric screws to
secure the spring anchor bracket.
Rear Wheel Weights and Rear Tire Chains are
recommended for stability and traction.
•
•
Rear Wheel Weights - Kit Part Number BG10189
Rear Tire Chains - Kit Part Number BG10188
Install Front Axle Bracket to Rear Side of
Front Axle
Check Tire Pressure
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent tire
damage, DO NOT use more than maximum tire
pressure shown on sidewall of tire.
C
Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
Add or remove air, if necessary.
B
A
Front Tire
Rear Tire
M95929
1. Remove 10mm nut and washer (A) from the rear of the
tractor front axle.
100 kPa (14 psi)
70 kPa (10 psi)
2. Position the front axle bracket (B) over the exposed bolt
with the flanged edges toward the rear of the tractor.
Check Tractor Engine Oil and Battery
3. Secure the front axle bracket to the front axle (C) with
the 10mm nut and washer.
Refer to your Tractor Operator’s Manual for Cold Weather
Starting procedures.
Preparing Vehicle - 8
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PREPARING VEHICLE
Install Mounting Angles
G
H
C
A
B
I
D
J
M95930
M95932
8. Insert 3/8 x 1 1/4-Inch bolt (G) down through mower
mounting bracket of tractor (H), through 7/16-Inch jam nut
(I) used as spacer, through mounting angle, then secure
with 3/8-Inch Nylock nut (J).
1. Assemble 1/2-Inch standard nut (A) onto 1/2 x 2-Inch
hex bolt (B) and run it down to the end of the treads.
2. Lock the nut in place with two wrenches.
9. Install a mounting angle to the other side of the tractor
using the same procedure as first mounting angle.
F
10.Tighten securely the finger tight bolt and nut at each
side of the front axle bracket.
Install Clutch Link Rod to Tractor
E
C
E
A
C
B
B
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3. At the rear end of one mounting angle (C) insert 1/2 x 2-
Inch bolt into hole.
A1
4. Secure with 1/2-Inch lock nut (D).
1. Pre-adjust clutch link rod (A) to approximately 384 mm
(15 In.) (A1) from the center of the bent end of the clutch
rod to the center of the adjustable anchor (B).
5. Install 1/2 x 2-Inch bolt with 1/2-Inch standard nut and
1/2-Inch lock nut into same hole of other mounting angle
using same procedure as above.
2. Insert 1/8 x 1 1/4-Inch cotter pin (C) into hole nearest
the bend of the clutch rod and spread ends to secure.
6. Insert 3/8 x 1-Inch bolt (E) through from the inside of the
front axle bracket (F).
7. Place mounting angle over end of 3/8 x 1-Inch bolt and
secure finger tight with 3/8-Inch Nylock nut.
E
D
A
3. Insert bent end of clutch link rod up into the hole in the
tractor attachment engagement lever (D). Secure with hair
Preparing Vehicle - 9
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PREPARING VEHICLE
cotter pin (E).
4. Temporarily lay adjustable end of clutch link rod on top
of the left side mounting angles until you are ready to
attach to the snowblower.
Install Reflective Tape
A
M95935
Apply two reflectors (A), one on each side of rear hitch
plate and a minimum of 305 mm (12 in.) from the ground.
Preparing Vehicle - 10
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INSTALLING
Installing
sliding rear slots of upper mounting frame onto 1/2 x 2-Inch
bolts (B) protruding from mounting angles of tractor.
Place Tractor Over Snowblower Frame
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachment is heavy.
Install Upper V-Belt
Keep hands and feet out from under attachment
when removing or installing.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section).
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! The engine may
accidently start while servicing the machine.
Remove the key and disconnect any spark plug
wires before servicing.
2. Move the tractor mower lift handle to the raised position.
3. Position snowblower directly in front of the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Route upper V-belt
INSIDE three belt guides. Routing belt incorrectly
can cause belt damage.
1. Move tractor attachment lever into disengaged (OFF)
position.
A
A
B
D
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C
B
4. Roll tractor forward until right front tire makes contact
with the lift bar (A).
5. Roll right front tire by hand forward over lift bar.
2. Check belt routing. Make sure that upper V-belt is routed
INSIDE the clutch idler pulley (A), two belt guides (B) and
belt guide (C).
Attach Upper Mounting Frame
3. Check position of belt guide (C).
•
Tractors with V-Twin engines and 46-Inch mower
deck: Belt guide (C) should remain in outer hole as
shown.
B
•
All other tractors: Move belt guide (D) to inner hole
(M).
A
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1. Position upper mounting frame (A) in line with tractor
frame.
2. Move snowblower lift bar rearward to the raised position.
3. Lift rear of upper mounting frame and roll tractor forward
Installing - 11
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INSTALLING
Set Lower V-Belt Tension
B
E
F
A
4. Move belt guide (E) and roll upper V-belt around tractor
engine drive pulley (F).
Pull tensioning chain (A) to tighten lower V-belt and secure
with hair cotter pin (B).
Attach Lower Mounting Frame to Tractor
1. Move snowblower lift bar forward to the lowered
position.
Install Clutch Link Rod
1. Place the tractor attachment lever in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
2. Slide snowblower lift handle under rear of lower
mounting frame and lift up to raise front mounting brackets
into clevises of mounting angles.
C
D
A
A
B
C
B
2. Move idler arm (A) to the left side of the snowblower
frame and hold against the stop.
3. Align the hole in the front mounting brackets (A) with
hole in mounting angle clevis (B) and secure with clevis pin
and hair cotter pins (C).
3. Adjust the length of the clutch link rod (B) until the
mounting anchor (C) can be assembled into the clutch bell
crank.
4. Remove the lift handle from under the snowblower.
4. Attach clutch rod link with hair cotter pin (D).
Installing - 12
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INSTALLING
6. If chain and spring are not taunt, remove the hair cotter
pin, apply a little more pressure and reinstall the hair cotter
pin.
Install Lift Handle
7. Assemble lift assist spring on other side of tractor using
the same procedure.
A
Install Chute Control Support
C
F
B
B
A
1. Slide the lift handle (A) over the end of the lift bar (B)
with the grip offset toward the operator’s position of the
tractor.
2. Adjust lift height.
E
D
Install Lift Assist Springs
1. Pull lift handle back to place snowblower in the raised
position.
1. Assemble chute control rod (A) crank handle through
hole in chute control support (B) from the back side of the
decal plate.
2. Hook the loop of the chute control rod into the eyebolt of
the chute level wind assembly (C).
3. Loosen chute control support bolt (D).
E
B
4. Place chute control support over post on chute control
support bracket (E).
A
5. Tighten chute control support bolt into hole in post.
6. Slide plastic handle grip (F) onto handle of chute control
rod.
C
D
2. Thread the chain and toggle assembly (A) through the
spring anchor bracket (B) mounted on the front of the
tractor.
3. Hook one end of the lift assist spring (C) into the hole of
the channel box bracket (D) and the other end into the last
link of the chain and toggle.
4. Pull the toggle end of the chain and toggle, exerting
slight pressure on lift assist spring.
5. Insert large hair cotter pin (E) through chain just above
the spring anchor bracket.
Installing - 13
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REMOVING
Removing
Removing Snowblower
E
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachment is heavy.
Keep hands and feet out from under attachment
when removing or installing.
NOTE: Store all hair cotter pins and clevis pins in
snowblower assembly for storage.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section).
4. Lower snowblower and remove lift handle (E).
B
F
A
2. Loosen chute control support bolt (A) then remove chute
control support and chute control rod (B) as one assembly.
5. Disconnect clutch link rod (F) from tractor attachment
engagement lever.
D
H
C
G
6. Remove upper V-belt from engine drive pulley (G).
3. Raise snowblower and remove lift assist spring (C)
along with chain and toggle (D) from each side of unit.
7. Use lift handle to relieve weight from clevis pins (H) and
remove hair cotter pins and clevis pins from front mounting
brackets. Lower upper mounting frame to ground.
Removing - 14
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REMOVING
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! When the snowblower
is removed, remove any weights that were
added to the tractor.
J
12.Remove any weights that were installed when preparing
the tractor.
I
8. Roll tractor forward carefully until rear of upper mounting
frame (I) can be lowered from 1/2 x 2-Inch bolts (J) in
mounting angles.
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9. Roll tractor backward off of the snowblower.
M
K
L
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10.Remove both left hand and right hand mounting angles
(K) from tractor. Replace hardware (L) into holes of
mounting angles for storage.
11.Front axle bracket (M) and spring anchor bracket may
be left mounted to tractor is desired.
Removing - 15
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OPERATING
Operating
Snowblowing Tips
Before Operating Snowblower
Install tire chains and rear weights on tractor.
Adjust runners before you clear snow.
Operate snowblower at full throttle.
Operate snowblower at safe, SLOW travel speed.
Slow down:
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Learn all controls and how they work. Read your
Tractor's Operator Manual, if necessary.
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STOP engine.
LOCK park brake.
Remove key.
Make operating adjustments as necessary.
Tighten loose hardware.
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On slopes.
When you make turns.
When you throw snow close to buildings or trees.
Always transport with the snowblower in the RAISED
position and the attachment clutch lever DISENGAGED.
Daily Operating Checklist
Check snowblower for loose fasteners.
Lubricate discharge chute.
Throw snow downwind, if possible.
If you hit an object:
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STOP snowblower immediately.
Fix damage before you use snowblower again.
Controls and Adjustment Levers
Before you clean or unplug snowblower:
Move attachment clutch lever to the DISENGAGED
position.
E
•
D
C
B
A
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STOP engine.
Remove key.
J
LOCK park brake.
K
Wait for ALL moving parts to STOP.
Lower snowblower to the ground.
Remove spark plug wires.
Clean snowblower after you use it.
F
Stopping Tractor and Snowblower
I
G
H
When stopping tractor, do the following:
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully.
A - Snow Deflector
B - Snow Deflector Control Handle
C - Snowblower Lift Handle
D - Attachment Clutch Lever
E - Chute Control Rod
F - Lift Assist Springs
G - Skid Shoes
2. Put transmission in NEUTRAL position.
H - Scraper
I
- Snow Augers
J - Auger Housing
K - Discharge Chute
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Adjusting Chute
A
B
C
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The snowblower has a discharge radius of 240 degrees
and is controlled by the chute control rod. The discharge
chute stop bolt will prohibit rotation beyond this point.
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3. Pull back on attachment clutch lever (A) to DISENGAGE
auger.
A
4. Lower snowblower to ground.
5. STOP engine.
6. LOCK park brake (B).
7. Remove key (C).
Raising and Lowering Snowblower
A
Turn chute control rod (A) to the right to direct snow to the
right side of the tractor and to the left for the opposite effect.
To adjust chute rotation see Adjusting Discharge Chute
Drive Tube in Service section.
Adjusting Distance of Snow Discharge
B
A
To RAISE snowblower: Pull lift handle (A) all the way back.
To LOWER snowblower: Push lift handle (A) all the way
forward and lower snowblower to ground level.
The distance snow will be discharged can be adjusted by
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moving the snow deflector (A).
not, repeat process.
To increase distance snow is discharged, pull down on
snow deflector control handle (B) and lock in position.
Adjusting Lift Assist Springs
Adjusting Lift Height
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
Before making adjustment:
dangerous.
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
Before making adjustment:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
The lift assist springs (A) help in carrying the weight of the
snowblower.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
For extra scraping ability in packed or hardened snow,
reduce tension of lift assist springs.
B
C
B
A
A
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1. Place snowblower on ground level.
2. Loosen jam nut (A) and turn lift height adjustment bolt
(B):
1. Put snowblower in the raised position and pull up on
chain and toggle (B) and remove hair cotter pin (C).
•
•
RIGHT to INCREASE lift height
LEFT to DECREASE lift height
3. Raise snowblower and recheck lift height.
D
C
2. Allow several links of chain to pass down through hole in
the spring anchor bracket (D) and replace hair cotter pin
just above the spring anchor bracket.
4. If up stop (C) hits front tractor axle retighten jam nut. If
•
To decrease scraping action when snowblower is
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used on rough surfaces, increase tension on lift assist
spring by removing hair cotter pin and pulling several
links up through hole in spring anchor bracket and
replacing hair cotter pin.
A
3. Adjust chain and toggles evenly.
Adjusting Skid Shoes
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cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
4. Loosen six nuts (A) on the inside of the auger housing
which secure the skid shoes.
Before making adjustment:
5. Allow skid shoes to drop to the ground.
6. Retighten six nuts securing skid shoes.
7. Lower snowblower to the ground.
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Concrete or Even
Surfaces
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
1. Place snowblower in raised position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Both the scraper and
skid shoes are subject to wear and are designed for
easy replacement. Replace before wear is excessive
to prevent damage to the auger housing or snow
auger.
2. Loosen six nuts (A) on the inside of auger housing
which secure the skid shoes.
3. Lower snowblower to ground level.
4. Retighten six nuts to secure skid shoes.
The skid shoe mounted on each side of the header housing
adjusts the distance the scraper blade is raised above the
surface.
Unplugging Discharge Chute
•
When removing snow from an uneven surface or a
gravel driveway, it is advisable raising scraper as high
above the surface as possible to prevent possible damage
to the snow auger and to help prevent stones from being
thrown with snow.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
•
On blacktop or concrete, keep the scraper as close to
the scraping surface as possible.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Gravel Driveways or
Uneven Surfaces
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
NOTE: Make sure both skid shoes are adjusted to keep
scraper level even with scraping surface.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
1. Place snowblower in raised position.
If snowblower becomes plugged with snow or jammed due
to hitting an obstruction, proceed as follows:
2. Place 2 x 4 blocks under both ends of the scraper.
3. Lower snowblower scraper onto blocks.
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Operating Snowblower
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Thrown objects can be
dangerous. Before you operate snowblower:
Clear area of bystanders and pick up objects
which may be thrown by snowblower.
A
B
1. Turn discharge chute control rod to desired direction of
discharge.
2. Move snow deflector to desired discharge distance.
3. Start engine.
C
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1. STOP tractor.
2. Pull back on attachment clutch lever (A) to
DISENGAGE.
A
3. STOP the engine.
4. LOCK the park brake (B).
5. Remove the key (C).
6. Wait for auger to STOP.
7. Lower snowblower to the ground.
8. Remove spark plug wires.
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4. Put throttle lever (A) to FAST (r) position.
D
5. Move attachment clutch lever forward to ENGAGED
position.
6. Push forward on lift handle and lower snowblower to the
ground.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! For best snowblower
and engine performance, operate engine at FULL
THROTTLE when blowing snow.
9. Remove lift handle (D) and use it to push snow back
down into auger housing.
7. Select lowest tractor ground speed at tractor full throttle
and engage tractor ground drive.
10.Reassemble lift handle.
11.Replace spark plug wires.
12.Resume snow removal.
Transporting
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Always lower
snowblower to trailer deck when transporting.
1. Drive tractor and snowblower onto heavy-duty trailer.
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2. LOWER snowblower to trailer deck.
3. STOP engine.
4. LOCK park brake.
5. Fasten tractor and snowblower to deck with straps,
chains, or cables.
6. Trailer must have lights and signs required by law.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement Parts
Service Literature
If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical
Manual for this machine call:
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U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448.
All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer.
Parts
WE RECOMMEND quality parts and lubricants, available
at your Authorized Service Center.
PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE, use part numbers listed
below when you order. If a number changes, your service
center will have the latest number.
WHEN YOU ORDER PARTS, your service center needs
your machine serial number and engine serial number.
These are the numbers that you have recorded on the
inside front cover of this manual.
ITEM
PART NUMBER
GXH24570
GXH24522
GXH3045
Upper V-Belt
Lower V-Belt
Skid Shoes
Scraper Blade
GXH24499
(Part numbers are subject to change without notice. Part
Numbers may be different outside the U.S.A.)
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SERVICE
Service
Service Intervals
Before Each Use
Check unit for loose fasteners.
Lubricate discharge chute.
Every 10 Hours or Each Year
Lubricate all zerks.
Lubricate auger bearings.
Lubricate discharge chute.
Lubricate lift bar.
Check and adjust lift height.
Check skid shoes and scraper blade and replace if necessary.
Check V-belts and replace if worn.
Check snow auger and straighten if necessary.
Check discharge chute drive tube.
Check lift assist springs.
As Required
Check skid shoes.
Lubricants
Lubricate Vertical Jack Shaft
The following lubricants are preferred:
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Light Machine Oil (SAE30 API-S6)
General Purpose Grease
WD-40 or equal
Lubricate Lift Bars
A
Lubricate vertical jack shaft zerk (A) with General Purpose
Grease.
A
Lubricate lift bars (A) with Light Machine Oil (SAE30
APIS6).
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bolt (A).
Lubricate Auger
B
B
B
A
C
A
Lubricate auger bearings (A), auger tubes (B), and
discharge fan (C) with General Purpose Grease.
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Tighten lock nut (B) 1/8 turn and check rotation of
discharge chute drive tube by turning chute control rod.
Lubricate Discharge Chute
•
A small amount of resistance should be encountered.
DO NOT overtighten. Tighten until discharge chute holds
its position.
A
Chute Control Cable Hook-Up
Chute control cable is wound around discharge chute drive
tube 2 1/2 turns each way; both ends of equal length. This
will allow equal angle of discharge chute in both directions.
Replacing Upper V-Belt
1. Remove the snowblower from the tractor, if necessary.
2. Remove damaged V-belt.
Lubricate discharge chute (A) with WD-40 or equivalent.
Adjusting Discharge Chute Drive Tube
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
3. Install new V-belt on upper idlers as shown.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
If discharge chute will not hold its position and tends to
rotate, adjust lock nut on end of discharge chute tube eye
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Route upper V-belt
INSIDE three belt guides. Routing belt incorrectly
can cause belt damage.
B
A
B
KB
B
2. Remove the drive pulley guard (B) from the auger
housing.
4. Check belt routing. Make sure that upper V-belt is routed
INSIDE the clutch idler pulley (A) and three belt guides (B).
3. Roll lower V-belt off of jack shaft pulley, idlers and
mounting bracket pulley and remove it from the
snowblower.
5. Reassemble snowblower to the tractor.
Replacing Lower V-Belt
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the snowblower
for this procedure. The snowblower was removed for
illustration only.
D
C
4. Install new V-belt under two idler pulleys (C) and roll it
around the jack shaft pulley (D) inside the auger housing.
A
1. Remove hair cotter pin from belt tensioner (A) and
loosen lower V-belt tension.
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E
Picture Note: Underside of mounting frame shown
to illustrate correct routing of lower V-belt.
5. Assemble new lower V-belt around mounting bracket
pulley and idlers (E) as shown.
6. Install the drive pulley guard to the rear of the auger
housing.
7. Set lower V-belt tension.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this
chart, see your authorized service center dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and
you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized
service center.
IF
CHECK
Auger Housing Vibration
Lower V-Belt Fluttering
Failed bearing. (See your Authorized Service Center.)
Lower V-belt too loose.
No grease on J-shaft housing zerk.
Tractor ground speed too fast.
Not operating with tractor at FULL throttle.
Snow too deep.
Clogged Discharge Chute
Discharge Chute is Difficult to Rotate or Will Not Hold
Position
Discharge chute drive tube nut too loose.
Chute control cable too loose.
Discharge chute and stack ring are dry.
Upper or lower V-belt not in pulley grooves.
Worn or broken V-belt.
Snowblower Does Not Operate
Burned Rubber Smell
Broken shear bolt.
Worn or broken V-belt.
Upper V-belt outside of belt retainers.
V-belts not in pulley grooves.
Object jammed in snow auger or discharge fan.
Adjusting bolt in too far.
Snowblower Will Not Lift
Object jammed between upper and lower mounting frame.
Object jammed in snow auger or discharge fan.
Very hard or heavy snow.
Snowblower Kills Tractor Engine
Very wet snow.
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STORAGE
Storage
Storing Snowblower
Remove snowblower from tractor.
Clean the snowblower with standard garden hose.
Check V-belts, snow auger chain, scraper blade, and skid
shoes and replace if worn. Do not install new belts until you
take snowblower out of storage.
If possible, store snowblower indoors on hard, level surface.
If you store snowblower outside:
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Put blocks or a board under snowblower.
Cover snowblower with a waterproof cover.
Inspect snowblower. Repair or replace badly worn or
damaged parts.
Apply touch-up paint where needed to prevent rust.
Lubricate snowblower.
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INDEX
Index
A
M
B
Bracket to Rear Side of Front Axle, Install Front Axle
O
P
C
R
S
Service Literature; Literature, Service; Parts Catalog;
D
F
H
L
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QUALITY STATEMENT
Quality Statement
Your product, designed and built by John Deere, is more
than just a purchase, it’s an investment in quality. That
quality goes beyond our equipment to your dealer’s parts
and service support.
That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle
your questions or problems, should they arise. If you have
questions or problems with your new product, please follow
the steps below.
To locate your nearest authorized servicing dealer, please
call the toll free number listed in your Tractor Operator’s
Manual.
Step 1
Refer to your operator’s manual
A. It has many illustrations and detailed information on the C. It gives ordering information for parts catalogs, service
safe and proper operation of your equipment.
and technical manuals.
B. It gives troubleshooting procedures, and specification
information.
D. If your questions are not answered in the operator’s
manual, then go to Step 2.
Step 2
Contact your dealer
A. Your authorized servicing dealer has the responsibility,
C. If the parts and service people are unable to resolve your
authority, and ability to answer questions, resolve problems, problem, see the dealership manager or owner.
and fulfill your parts and service needs.
B. First, discuss your questions or problems with your
dealer’s trained parts and service staff.
D. If your questions or problems are not resolved by the
dealer, then go to Step 3.
Step 3
Call the Customer Communications Center
A. Your authorized servicing dealer is the most efficient source in addressing any concern, but if you are not able to
resolve your problem after checking your operator’s manual and contacting your dealer, call the Customer
Communications Center.
B. For prompt, effective service, please have the following ready before you call:
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The name of the dealer with whom you’ve been working. • Your 13-digit serial number which you recorded on the
inside front cover of this manual.
Your equipment model number.
•
If the problem is with an attachment, your attachment
Number of hours on machine (if applicable).
identification number.
C. Then refer to your Tractor Operator’s Manual to locate the Customer Communications Center toll free number and call
our advisor who will work with your dealer to investigate your concern.
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