Snapper Lawn Mower Legacy XL 2900 User Manual

ATTACHMENT  
OPERATOR’S  
MANUAL  
46” Single-Stage  
Snowthrower  
46” Single-Stage Snowthrower  
Mfg. No.  
Description  
1694403  
46” Single Stage Snowthrower (for use with Legacy XL / 2000 / 2900 Series)  
1725388  
Revision 03  
Rev. Date 04/2008  
TP 100-3896-03-AT-SMAN  
Table of Contents  
Safety Rules & Information  
Adjustment  
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  
Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11  
Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................11  
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service  
Troubleshooting Chart ...................................12  
Initial Installation  
Install Front Hitch...........................................13  
Install Long Drive Shaft .................................14  
Mount Cable Guide........................................15  
Assemble Discharge Chute...........................15  
Electric Chute Rotator ...................................15  
Attach Deflector Control Cable  
Operation  
Support Arm ..................................................15  
Attach Short Drive Shaft to  
Drive Chain Box.............................................16  
Secure Cables...............................................16  
Snowthrower Installation................................17  
Controls ...........................................................7  
Checks Before Starting....................................7  
Operating on Slopes........................................7  
Transporting.....................................................8  
Engine & Ground Speed Selection..................8  
Stopping & Starting .........................................8  
Snow Removal Suggestions............................8  
Daily Storage...................................................8 .  
Off Season Storage.........................................8  
Snowthrower & Hitch Removal  
Snowthrower & Hitch Removal......................19  
Mounting Remote Deflector Control  
Instructions ....................................................20  
Template........................................................21  
Maintenance  
Schedule for Normal Care...............................9  
Lubricate Snowthrower....................................9  
Drive Shaft Lubrication ..................................10  
Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level ....................10  
Inspect Scraper Bar.......................................10  
Reversing Scraper Bar ..................................10  
Shear Bolts....................................................11  
Hardware Torque Specifications  
Chart..............................................................22  
NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are  
referred to as seen from the operating position.  
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Safety Rules & Information  
This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet. 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. The triangle  
warnings which must be followed.  
in text signifies important cautions or  
TRAINING  
OPERATION  
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
machine and in the manuals before operating this  
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the  
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the  
unit and disengage the controls quickly.  
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.  
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.  
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or  
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for  
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry Passengers.  
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),  
remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the  
cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the  
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage  
before restarting and operating the snowthrower.  
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the  
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.  
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.  
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without  
proper instruction.  
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partic-  
ularly small children and pets.  
PREPARATION  
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is  
to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,  
wires, and other foreign objects.  
5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the  
operating position, before unclogging the collec-  
tor/impeller housing or discharge guide, and when  
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.  
6. When leaving the machine unattended, disengage  
the power take-off (PTO), lower the attachment, set  
the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the  
key.  
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain  
the collector/impeller and all moving parts have  
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep  
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental  
starting. Do not run the engine indoors except for  
starting the engine or for transporting the snowthrow-  
er in or out of the building. Open the outside doors;  
exhaust fumes are dangerous.  
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.  
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.  
9. Never operate the snowthrower without proper  
guards plates, or other safety protective devices in  
place and working.  
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas  
where property damage can occur. Keep children  
and others away.  
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting  
to clear snow at too fast a rate.  
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds  
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care  
when operating in reverse.  
13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when  
snowthrower is transported or not in use.  
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by  
the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as wheel  
weights, counterweights, or cabs).  
15. Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility  
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a  
firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.  
16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.  
17. Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo-  
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the  
like without proper adjustment of the discharge angle.  
18. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone  
in front of the unit.  
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before  
starting engine (motor).  
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade-  
quate winter outer garments. Avoid loose fitting cloth-  
ing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear  
footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur-  
faces.  
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.  
(a) Use an approved fuel container.  
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.  
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill  
fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and  
wipe up spilled fuel.  
(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck  
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place con-  
tainers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before  
filling.  
(e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment  
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If  
this is not possible, then refuel such on a trailer with a  
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dis-  
penser nozzle.  
(f) Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank  
or container opening at all times, until refueling is  
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled  
fuel.  
(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing imme-  
diately.  
5. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or  
crushed rock surfaces.  
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the  
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically  
recommended by the manufacturer).  
7. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor  
temperatures before starting to clear snow.  
8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during  
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair  
to protect eye from foreign objects that may be  
thrown from the machine.  
19. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disen-  
gage the auger and traction controls, stop engine,  
and remove keys.  
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Safety Rules  
20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor-  
age preparations before storing the unit for both short  
and long term periods.  
9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for  
proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to  
service.  
10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as  
necessary.  
11. Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in  
good condition.  
12. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly and make necessary repairs if  
they are not functioning properly.  
21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci-  
dents occurring to other people or property.  
22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and  
above, are involved in a large percentage of power  
equipment-related injuries. These operators should  
evaluate their ability to operate the unit safely enough  
to protect themselves and others from injury.  
23. DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that  
could become entangled in moving parts.  
24. Snow can hide obstacles. Make sure to remove all  
obstacles from the area to be cleared.  
13. Components are subject to wear, damage, and dete-  
rioration. Frequently check components and replace  
with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when nec-  
essary.  
CHILDREN  
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the  
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the  
unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children  
will remain where you last saw them.  
14. Check control operation frequently. Adjust and ser-  
vice as required.  
15. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when  
making repairs.  
16. Always comply with factory specifications on all set-  
tings and adjustments.  
17. Only authorized service locations should be utilized  
for major service and repair requirements.  
18. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit  
unless you have been properly trained. Improper ser-  
vice procedures can result in hazardous operation,  
equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer’s  
warranty.  
19. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter-  
vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is  
in safe working condition.  
1. Keep children out of the area and under the watchful  
care of another responsible adult.  
2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.  
3. Never allow children to operate the unit.  
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,  
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure  
vision.  
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE  
CHUTE  
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the dis-  
charge chute is the most common cause of injury associ-  
ated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean  
out the discharge chute.  
EMISSIONS  
1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals  
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth  
defects, or other reproductive harm.  
2. If available, look for the relevant Emissions Durability  
Period and Air Index information on the engine emis-  
sions label.  
To clear the chute:  
1. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.  
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.  
3. Always use a clean out tool, not your hands.  
SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE  
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter-  
vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is  
in safe working condition.  
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank  
inside a building where ignition sources are present  
such as hot water and spacer heaters, or clothes dry-  
ers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any  
enclosure.  
3. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important  
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an  
extended period.  
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as  
necessary.  
5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow  
to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.  
6. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but  
move the machine away from the area of spillage and  
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors  
have dissipated.  
7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac-  
tices when refueling the unit after transportation or  
storage.  
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Safety Decals  
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional  
messages on your unit should be carefully read and  
obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these  
instructions are not followed. The information is for your  
safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on  
your unit.  
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  
remind you of this important information while you are  
operating your unit.  
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them  
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.  
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant  
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the  
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for  
safe, effective operation.  
Part No. 1709688  
Auger Danger Decal  
Part No. 1722674  
Discharge Chute Danger Decal  
DANGER  
AVOID INJURY  
FROM ROTATING  
AUGER!  
Keep hands, feet,  
and clothing away.  
1716532  
Part No. 1716532  
Auger Danger Decal  
Part No. 1709689  
Auger Danger Decal  
WHEN OPERATING  
WITH SNOWTHROWER,  
REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS  
ARE REQUIRED.  
CAUTION  
1716540  
Part No. 1716540  
Wheel Weights Required Decal  
WARNING  
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH  
• Refer to Operator's Manual for Safety and  
• Do not use hands to unplug chute or auger.  
Operating Instructions.  
• Always direct discharge so as to avoid injury  
to persons —or damage to property.  
• Keep all guards and shields in place.  
• Stop engine, remove key, and be sure all  
moving parts have come to a complete  
stop before servicing or unplugging.  
• Never allow anyone in front of the machine  
while it is operating.  
1716531  
Part No. 1716531  
Main Operation Warning Decal  
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Safety Information  
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. per wheel, plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box.  
For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), Quick Tach Weights, tire chains, and wheel weights are recom-  
mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).  
Required Accessories  
A Lift Lever Kit is required for some of the models covered by this manual, and must be installed as part of hitch  
installation.  
DANGER  
Do not clean out discharge chute with hands.  
Contact with moving parts inside chute will  
cause serious injury. Use a clean out tool. Use  
the following procedure to remove objects or  
clear the chute:  
1. Stop the engine. Remove the key  
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller  
blades have stopped rotating.  
3. Always use a clean-out tool. DO NOT use your  
hands.  
TRACTOR CONTROLS  
Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment,  
make certain you have:  
• Read and understood the instructions in the  
tractor Operator’s Manual.  
• Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac-  
tor controls and their operation, including how  
to safely and properly start and stop the unit.  
• Practice driving in an open area, without the  
attachment, to become accustomed to the unit.  
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Operation  
OPERATION  
A
E
C
G
Controls  
Read and understand the instructions in your tractor  
Operator’s Manual.  
Refer to Figure 1 for control locations.  
B
A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR  
F
Rotates the chute right and left.  
D
B. PTO SWITCH  
Engages and disengages the snowthrower.  
C. ATTACHMENT LIFT  
Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport.  
Figure 1. Controls  
A. Electric Chute Rotator E. Throttle  
B. PTO Switch  
C. Attachment Lift  
D. PTO Selector  
D. PTO SELECTOR  
Selects front, rear or both PTO’s. Select forward position  
for snowthrower use.  
F. Hydraulics Selector  
G. Remote Deflector  
Control  
E. THROTTLE  
Sets engine speed. Always use FULL throttle.  
F. HYDRAULICS SELECTOR SWITCH  
Selects inboard or auxiliary hydraulics. Select forward  
position.  
Operating On Slopes  
G. REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL  
WARNING  
Sets and locks in the angle of the chute deflector.  
• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%  
(10°), which is a rise of three feet (.9m) vertically  
in 10 feet (3.1m) horizontally.  
Checks Before Starting  
1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section of  
this manual and perform any needed service. Also,  
refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual and perform  
any required service.  
• When operating on slopes wheel weights and  
tire chains are required.  
• Select slow ground speed before driving onto a  
slope. Avoid using brakes to control speed.  
2. Remove any objects from the work area which might  
be caught in, or thrown by the auger.  
• Drive up and down the face of the slopes, never  
across the slope face.  
3. Before starting the engine, clear the auger of any ice  
which may cause damage to the unit.  
• Use caution when changing directions and DO  
NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.  
4. Adjust the deflector and skid shoes to desired height.  
See Skid Shoe Adjustment.  
5. Make sure all hardware is present and secure.  
WARNING  
Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in  
your tractor Operator’s Manual. If tractor does not  
pass the test, do not operate the tractor. See your  
authorized dealer. Under no circumstances should  
you attempt to defeat the safety system.  
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Operation  
Snow Removal Suggestions  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
• Determine the best snow removal pattern before  
beginning.  
Always raise the snowthrower before turning or  
backing up, to prevent damage to the unit.  
• Wind direction is an important factor to consider.  
Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind.  
Transporting  
1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the  
snowthrower.  
• Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on  
cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating.  
2. Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions.  
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the  
longest direction to minimize turning.  
3. Select a low ground speed when transporting on a  
slippery surface.  
• In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary to  
make the first pass with snowthrower partially raised,  
backing up every few feet and lowering the  
Engine & Ground Speed Selection  
snowthrower to clear the snow left on the surface.  
Also, it may be necessary to slice off less than the full  
width of the auger or reduce ground speed.  
Always run the engine at full throttle.  
Normally, a slow ground speed is best for throwing snow.  
The deeper or heavier the snow, the slower the recom-  
mended ground speed.  
• If snow stops flowing freely from the spout, back  
away until the snowthrower clears itself.  
Starting & Stopping  
DANGER  
1. Start the tractor engine. Set engine throttle at full  
speed.  
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISENGAGE  
THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE ENGINE AND  
REMOVE THE KEY. SET THE PARKING BRAKE.  
WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP. Remove the  
foreign object or clear the spout with a piece of  
wood before restarting the engine. Never place  
hands into auger housing or spout to clear  
jammed object. Auger may rotate when object is  
removed.  
2. Lower the snowthrower.  
3. Engage the electric clutch switch. Snowthrower auger  
should rotate. Disengage the electric clutch switch.  
Snowthrower auger should stop.  
WARNING  
If auger does not start and stop when engag-  
ing/disengaging electric clutch, see your autho-  
rized dealer. Under no circumstances should you  
attempt to defeat the safety system.  
Daily Storage  
1. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing  
snow to prevent freeze-up of auger.  
4. Select the proper ground speed.  
2. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any  
enclosure.  
5. To stop the tractor, depress the clutch/brake pedal.  
To stop the snowthrower, disengage the electric  
clutch. Before leaving the seat, stop the engine, dis-  
engage the electric clutch, set the parking brake,  
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Off-Season Storage  
1. Remove snowthrower from the tractor. Hitch can  
remain installed if other attachments are to be used.  
2. Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean  
the housing.  
3. Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint  
has been worn or chipped away.  
4. Lubricate the snowthrower.  
5. Store the snowthrower and hitch in a dry place.  
DANGER  
To prevent an explosion or fire, never store the  
tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building where  
an ignition source is present.  
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Maintenance  
MAINTENANCE  
WARNING  
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on  
the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is  
stopped, parking brake is set 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  
snowthrower.  
After each use.  
Lubricate snowthrower.  
Every 10 hours or at  
least once a year.  
Inspect, adjust and  
lubricate drive chain.  
Check Gear Box Oil  
Once a year or more  
often under frequent  
use.  
I
F
D
H
Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain  
See Figure 3.  
G
E
1. Remove the two flange nuts (A) and chain guard (B).  
2. Check the chain. Replace chain if worn or damaged.  
3. There should be no slack in the chain, and the  
sprockets (D and G) should be aligned. The drive  
shaft (I) should be parallel with the auger housing. If  
adjustment is required proceed with steps 4 - 7.  
Grease  
Chain  
C
4. Loosen the adjustment nuts (F).  
5. Pull rearward on the drive shaft (I) until all slack is  
removed from chain. With drive shaft housing parallel  
with auger housing, and sprockets aligned, retighten  
the adjustment nuts (F). Torque to 40-50 ft. lbs.  
B
A
6. Spread a coat of grease on the chain, working the  
grease into the links.  
Figure 3. Drive Chain  
A. Flange Nuts  
B. Chain Guard  
C. Spacers  
D. Auger Sprocket  
E. Drive Sprocket  
F. Adjustment Nuts  
G. Drive Shaft Sprocket  
H. Nuts  
7. Reinstall the chain guard (B) and two nuts (A).  
Lubricate the Auger  
I. Drive Shaft  
Lubricate the auger as shown in Figure 4.  
Lubricate Discharge Chute  
Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge  
chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the deflector hinge,  
extension linkage, and cable with oil (see Figure 2).  
Figure 4. Lubricate Auger  
Figure 2. Lube Discharge Chute  
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Maintenance  
A
Figure 5. Drive Shaft Lubrication  
Figure 6. Remove Plate Hardware  
A. Capscrew, Lockwasher & Flange Nut  
Drive Shaft Lubrication  
Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of the  
snowthrower drive shaft with lithium grease. Also lubri-  
cate the grease zerk in the middle of the shaft (see  
Figure 5).  
Access  
Level Plug  
Here  
Check Gear Box Oil  
1. Remove and retain the four capscrews, lockwashers,  
and flange nuts (A, Figure 6) securing the gear box  
plate.  
2. Rotate the gear box to access the top fill plug (see  
Figure 8).  
3. Remove the fill plug using a 1/4” Allen wrench.  
4. Access the back level plug through the oblong hole in  
the top of the snowthrower (see Figure 7).  
Figure 7. Level Plug Location  
5. Remove the plug using a 1/4” Allen wrench.  
Fill Plug  
6. While holding the gear box level, add Simplicity  
Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil to the fill hole until oil  
runs out the level hole.  
7. Reinstall the fill plug and level plug.  
8. Pivot the gear box back into position and secure the  
plate using the hardware removed in step 1.  
Inspect Scraper Bar  
1. Raise snowthrower to highest position.  
2. Use safety block(s) to secure snowthrower:  
a. Place safety block under attachment.  
b. Lower attachment until it rests on block(s).  
Figure 8. Fill Plug Location  
3. Inspect location where scraper bar (A, Figure 9)  
meets snowthrower housing.  
Reversing Scraper Bar  
1. Raise attachment to top height.  
2. Place safety blocks under attachment.  
3. Lower attachment until it rests on blocks.  
B
4. Using 1/2" wrench remove six nuts, washers, and  
bolts (B, Figure 6).  
A
B
5. Remove scraper bar (A, Figure 9).  
6. Reverse or replace scraper bar.  
7. Replace the six bolts, washers, nuts and tighten.  
Figure 9. Scraper Bar Adjustment  
A. Scraper Bar B. Mounting Hardware  
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Maintenance  
Shear Bolts  
Refer to Figure 10 for discharge fan shear bolt, two stage  
only (grade 5 hardness, 1/4" x 1"). Refer to Figure 11 for  
auger shear bolt , al models (one in each auger-special-  
ized, grade 5 hardness, 5/16" x 2-1/2").  
Check for excessive wear. The shear bolt will break if  
the auger or fan hits a solid object. If this happens:  
1. Stop the snowthrower and tractor immediately.  
2. Stop the engine, lock the parking brake, and remove  
the key.  
Figure 10. Discharge Fan Shear Bolt (Two Stage)  
3. Remove the broken shear bolt.  
4. Install a new shear bolt. Make sure the replacement  
shear bolt is Grade 5 hardness.  
5. Locate and correct the cause of the shearing.  
Figure 11. Auger Shear Bolt  
ADJUSTMENTS  
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 12).  
Figure 12. Adjusting Skid Shoes  
2. Raise or lower the scraper bar to the desired height.  
Use wood blocks to hold the snowthrower in position.  
3. Set the skid shoes so that they are in contact with the  
ground and tighten the skid shoe nuts.  
B
Electric Chute Rotator Gear  
1. Remove the plastic cover (B, Figure 13) and loosen  
the three taptite screws (A) securing the electric  
spout rotator motor.  
A
2. Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge  
chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws  
(A).  
A
Figure 13. Discharge Chute Motor Gear Adjustment  
A. Adjustment Screws  
B. Plastic Cover  
11  
Troubleshooting  
Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-  
ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.  
WARNING  
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is  
stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before  
beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE  
ACTION  
Blower does not  
PTO Selector in wrong position.  
Put selector in forward position.  
Blower does not lift  
Hydraulics Selector in wrong position. Switch to forward position.  
Auger does not  
rotate.  
Broken shear bolt.  
Replace shear bolt.  
Faulty auger gearbox.  
See your dealer.  
See your dealer.  
Snowthrower vibrates  
excessively.  
Faulty bearings (gearbox,  
auger or discharge fan).  
Auger or discharge  
fan bent or broken.  
See your dealer.  
See your dealer.  
Faulty auger gearbox.  
Uneven cut on  
bottom of blower.  
Scraper bar is worn  
back to blower  
housing.  
Replace or reverse  
scraper bar.  
Uneven cut on  
bottom of blower.  
Skid shoes out of  
adjustment.  
Check and adjust  
shoes accordingly.  
Discharge chute does  
not rotate.  
Discharge chute not  
lubricated.  
Lubricate discharge chute.  
Something is caught  
in discharge fan.  
Inspect and remove  
foreign material with  
engine off and all  
motion stopped.  
Electric Motor defective.  
See your dealer.  
12  
Initial Installation  
INITIAL INSTALLATION  
Follow the instructions for the sub-frame kit.  
D
Install Front Hitch  
A
1. Lift assembly (C, Figure 14) and slide onto slots on  
tractor (D). Lift back of assembly to frame and install  
clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A).  
A
B
E
C
Many approved attachments have color coded quick  
couplers to aid in installation. Match the tractor quick  
coupler with the like colored attachment quick cou-  
pler.  
F
Figure 14. Hitch to Tractor Installation  
A. Hair Pin D. Sub-frame  
B. Clevis Pin, 5/8 x 1-13/16 E. Slots on Tractor  
C. Assembly F. Clevis Pin, 5/8 x 2-1/2  
13  
Initial Installation  
F
A
C
E
D
B
E
Figure 15. Front Hitch Mounting Brackets  
A. Drive Shaft  
B. Support Bracket  
C. Front Hitch  
D. Capscrews,  
3/8-16 x 3/4  
E. Carriage Bolts & Nuts  
F. Set Collars  
INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT  
1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 15) in from the front.  
Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch  
(C). Simultaneously line up the the locking collar of  
the drive shaft (A, Figure 16) with the PTO drive of  
the transmission (B).  
2. Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 15) in to the front  
hitch (C) about 1/2”. Connect the locking collar (A,  
Figure 13). Pull back on the locking collar (A) and  
slide the drive shaft fully onto the transmission (B).  
Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive  
shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft.  
B
A
Figure 16. Attachment Lift Extension  
A. Drive Shaft Locking Collar  
B. Transmission Shaft  
4. Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 15) all the way  
into the front hitch (C). The support bracket (B)  
should be touching the front hitch. Tighten cap-  
screws (D).  
NOTE: If the support bracket does not touch the front  
hitch loosen the set collars (F),carriage bolts and nuts  
(E) holding the bearing holders. Slide the bracket to the  
front hitch (C) and tighten the set collars (F), carriage  
bolts and nuts (E). Secure the bracket with the cap-  
screws (D).  
14  
Initial Installation  
B
A
A
A
Figure 18. Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment  
A. Adjustment Screws  
B. Plastic Cover  
B
C
Figure 17. Assemble Discharge Chute  
A. Plastite Screw  
B. Hold-Down  
C. Chute Ring  
Assemble Discharge Chute  
1. Remove the three hold downs (B, Figure 17) and  
plastite screws (A).  
A
E
2. Lubricate the base of the discharge chute and ring  
gear with automotive lithium grease.  
B
F
C
3. Remove the plastic cover (B, FIgure 18) and loosen  
the three taptite screws (A) securing the electric  
spout rotator motor.  
D
Figure 19. Skid Shoe Installation  
A. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4”  
B. Snowthrower Housing  
C. Skid Shoe  
4. Install the discharge chute and secure to the chute  
ring (C, Figure 17) using the three hold downs (B)  
and plastite screws (A).  
D. Washer  
E. Lockwasher  
F. Hex Nut  
5. Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge  
chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws (A,  
Figure 18).  
2. Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge  
chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws  
(A).  
Install Skid Shoes  
1. Install the skid shoes using 3/8-16 x 3/4” carriage  
bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts as shown in  
Figure 19.  
Attach Deflector Control Cable Support Arm  
2. Adjust the skid shoes. See Adjustments section.  
1. Assemble the deflector control cable support arm (A,  
Figure 22) to the left side of the snowthrower using  
one 5/16-18 x 1” capscrew, lockwasher, and nut  
using the holes (B) shown in Figure 22.  
Electric Chute Rotator Gear  
1. Remove the plastic cover (B, Figure 18) and loosen  
the three taptite screws (A) securing the electric  
spout rotator motor.  
15  
Initial Installation  
Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Box  
1. Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input  
shaft.  
C
B
A
2. Install the key (A, Figure 20) into the input shaft key-  
way.  
3. Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft (see Figure  
20).  
D
4. Secure the drive shaft using a 1/4-20 x 1-7/8” cap-  
screw (D, Figure 20) and center-lock nut (B).  
NOTE: The 1/4-20 x 1-7/8 capscrew supplied in the  
hardware bag has been ground to exactly 1-7/8 length  
for this purpose and is required for correct drive shaft  
clearance.  
5. Secure the key with an hex socket set screw (C,  
Figure 20).  
Figure 20. Install Drive Shaft  
A. Key  
C. Set Screw  
B. Nut, Centerlock, 1/4-20 D. Capscrew, 1/4-20 x 1-7/8  
Secure Cables  
DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING  
BRACKET HOLES  
A
NOTE: Perform the following procedure after the  
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.  
B
1. Using the template included in the back of this manu-  
al, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount the  
remote deflector control bracket (C, Figure 21). See  
template at the back of this book for instructions.  
C
SECURE REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE  
D
NOTE: Perform the following procedure after the  
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.  
Figure 21. Install Remote Deflector Control  
1. Insert the deflector control handle (B, Figure 21) into  
the mounting bracket (C).  
A. Clevis Pin  
C. Mounting Bracket  
B. Deflector Control Handle D. Hair Pin Clip  
2. Route the remote deflector control cable and spout  
rotator motor wires through the cable guide (A, Figure  
22).  
A
3. Secure the handle (B, Figure 21) using a clevis pin  
(A) and hair pin clip (D).  
C
SECURE SPOUT ROTATOR WIRE HARNESS  
NOTE: Perform the following procedure after the  
snowthrower is completely installed for the first time.  
B
1. Secure the spout rotator wire harness to the remote  
deflector control cable as shown in Figure 22 using  
cable ties (C).  
B
Side of  
Snowthrower  
Connect Electric Chute Rotator  
Wire Harness  
1. Connect the electric discharge chute rotator motor  
leads to the wire harness. Route the wire harness  
through the control cable support arm (see Figure  
22).  
Figure 22. Deflector Control Cable Support Arm  
A. Cable Guide  
C. Cable Ties  
B. Holes in Snowthrower  
16  
Snowthrower Installation  
SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION  
1. Fully lower the attachment lift.  
A
2. See Figure 23. Pull the shot pins (B) open and lock-  
ing them in open position.  
B
3. Raise and support PTO shaft with a wire or rope.  
4. See Figure 24. Drive the tractor push bar under the  
snowthrower hitch point (B). The dozer snowthrower  
hitch points (B) need to line up side to side with the  
edges of the push bar (A). The snowthrower hitch  
points (B) will hang from the top edge of the push bar  
(A). Slowly lift the snowthrower 1/2 inch off the  
ground.  
Closed  
(In)  
Open  
Lock  
(Out)  
Figure 23. Shot Pins  
A. Shot Pin (Closed)  
B. Shot Pin (Open)  
5. See Figure 23. Place snowthrower shot pins (A) in  
closed position.  
6. Make sure that PTO shaft is aligned with reduction  
box input shaft. This is done to prevent PTO shaft  
from interfering with connection point and to help  
align the shaft for hookup.  
A
7. Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key.  
B
8. Check that shot pins (Figure 23) are fully seated into  
push bar (A, Figure 24). If the shot pins do seat all  
the way in the in (A, Figure 23) position repeat steps  
1-8.  
Figure 24. Attaching the Snowthrower to the Hitch  
9. See Figure 25. Attach the drive shaft. Pull back on  
the locking collar (A) and slide the drive shaft fully  
onto the snowthrower. Release the locking collar and  
pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar  
locks onto the shaft.  
A. Push Bar  
B. Hitch Point  
10. See Figure 26. Attach the electric chute rotator to the  
tractor attachment plug.  
A
Figure 25. Attach Drive Shaft  
A. Locking Collar  
Figure 26. Attachment Electrical Connection  
17  
Snowthrower Installation  
11. See Figure 27. Insert the deflector control handle (B)  
into the mounting bracket (C).  
A
B
Route the remote deflector control cable and spout  
rotator motor wires through the cable guide (Figure  
28).  
Secure the handle (B, Figure 27) using a clevis pin  
(A) and hair pin clip (D).  
NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the  
dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting  
Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION.  
C
D
12. Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in the  
Maintenance section.  
13. Perform all adjustments as shown in the Adjustments  
section.  
Figure 27. Install Remote Deflector Control  
A. Clevis Pin  
B. Deflector Control Handle  
C. Mounting Bracket  
D. Hair Pin Clip  
Remote Deflector Control  
Figure 28. Cable and Wire Routing  
18  
Snowthrower Hitch & Removal  
SNOWTHROWER & HITCH REMOVAL  
NOTE: Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins,  
clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for stor-  
age.  
1. Fully lower the attachment lift.  
2. See Figure 25. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling  
back on the locking collar (A)and then pulling the  
shaft off.  
3. See Figure 26. Disconnect the attachment electrical  
connection.  
4. See Figure 27. Remove the hardware securing the  
remote deflector control, and remove the control.  
5. See Figure 23. Detach the snowthrower from the  
snowthrower hitch by moving the shot pins (B) into  
open position.  
6. Lower the snowthrower to the ground and back out.  
7. See Figure 15 & 16. Disconnect the drive shaft (A,  
Figure 15) from the transmission (B, Figure 16) by  
pulling on the locking collar (A). Slide the drive shaft  
out from the front of the tractor. The drive shaft may  
remain attached to the hitch assembly for storage.  
8. See Figure 14. Disconnect hydraulic hoses.  
Disconnect hairpins (A) and remove clevis pins (B).  
Slide hitch assembly (C) off of the slots on the tractor  
(E).  
19  
Mount Remote Deflector Control  
Line Template Up  
with Edge of  
Plastic  
Dashboard  
Mark and Drill One  
9/32” Hole  
Mount Bracket and  
align with Line  
Mark and Drill One  
9/32” Hole  
Figure 28. Template Location  
MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTOR  
CONTROL  
NOTE: Read through instructions before beginning.  
1. Open the hood.  
2. Cut out the template and place it on the lower left cor-  
ner of the dashboard as shown above.  
E
3. Mark and drill one 9/32” hole using the template to  
locate the holes.  
4. Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket (E,  
Figure 29) control to the dashboard using upper hole.  
5. Align center of lower hole to dashed line on template  
and mark. Remove the remote deflector mounting  
bracket (E). Drill one 9/32” hole using the marked  
location.  
D
A
B
C
6. Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket (E) con-  
trol to the dashboard. Secure using two 1/4-20 x 7/8”  
capscrews (A) through the bracket (E) and dash-  
board.  
Figure 29. Mount Control Bracket - Current Models  
A. 1/4-20 x 7/8 Capscrews  
B. 1/4 x 1-1/4 Flatwashers  
C. 1/4 Lockwashers  
D. 1/4-20 Nuts  
E. Mounting Bracket  
7. Secure with 1/4 x 1-1/4 flatwashers (B), lockwashers  
(C), and nuts (D) on the BACKSIDE of the dash-  
board.  
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE. Over-torquing may  
crack the dashboard.  
20  
Remote Deflector Control Template  
Line Template Up  
with Top Crease  
of Plastic  
Dashboard  
Mark and Drill One  
9/32” Hole  
Line Template Up  
with Edge of  
Plastic  
Dashboard  
21  
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications  
Common Hardware Types  
Torque Specification Chart  
Hex Head Capscrew  
FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance 20%)  
Washer  
No  
Marks  
Hardware  
Grade  
Lockwasher  
Carriage Bolt  
SAE Grade 2  
SAE Grade 5  
SAE Grade 8  
Hex Nut  
Size Of  
in/lbs  
in/lbs  
in/lbs  
Hardware ft/lbs  
Nm.  
2.1  
2.3  
3.1  
3.5  
7.6  
ft/lbs  
Nm.  
3.4  
3.5  
4.9  
ft/lbs  
Nm.  
4.6  
4.9  
6.8  
7.7  
16.3  
19.0  
34.0  
34.0  
61.2  
Standard Hardware Sizing  
8-32  
8-36  
19  
20  
27  
31  
66  
76  
11  
12  
20  
23  
30  
35  
50  
55  
65  
30  
31  
43  
49  
8
10  
17  
19  
30  
35  
50  
55  
41  
43  
60  
68  
12  
14  
25  
27  
45  
When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the  
Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a  
second number is present it represent the threads per inch  
10-24  
10-32  
1/4-20  
1/4-28  
5/16-18  
5/16-24  
3/8-16  
3/8-24  
7/16-14  
7/16-20  
1/2-13  
1/2-20  
9/16-12  
9/16-18  
5/8-11  
5/8-18  
3/4-10  
3/4-16  
7/8-9  
5.5  
When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this  
means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch; the  
second number represents the threads per inch (16 in this  
example, and the final number is the body length of the  
bolt or screw (in this example 2 inches long).  
10.9  
13.6  
23.1  
25.8  
40.8  
47.6  
68.0  
74.8  
8.6  
15.0  
16.3  
27.2  
31.3  
40.8  
47.6  
68.0  
74.8  
88.4  
The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to  
help you select the appropriate hardware and tools.  
50  
70  
80  
68.0  
95.2  
108.8  
149.6  
163.2  
204.0  
231.2  
299.2  
326.4  
525.0  
571.2  
816.0  
897.6  
75 102.0  
90 122.4  
110  
120  
150  
170  
220  
240  
386  
420  
600  
660  
Nut, 1/2”  
Inside  
110  
149.6  
120 163.2  
150 204.0  
Diameter  
75 102.0  
90 122.4  
100  
160  
180  
140  
155  
220  
240  
136  
180  
260  
300  
400  
440  
580  
640  
244.8  
353.6  
408.0  
544.0  
598.4  
788.8  
217.6  
244.8  
190.4  
210.8  
299.2  
326.4  
7/8-14  
1-8  
1-12  
Screw, 1/2 x 2  
900 1,244.0  
Body  
Diameter  
870.4 1,000 1,360.0  
NOTES  
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware  
excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming  
screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.  
Body  
Length  
2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:  
a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5  
torques.  
b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of  
grade 5 torques.  
3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque  
values must meet this specification.  
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide  
1/2  
7/16  
DIA.  
DIA.  
3/8  
5/16  
1/4  
1/4” Bolt or Nut  
Wrench—7/16”  
5/16” Bolt or Nut  
Wrench—1/2”  
3/8” Bolt or Nut  
Wrench—9/16”  
7/16” Bolt or Nut  
Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”  
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”  
1/2” Bolt or Nut  
Wrench—3/4”  

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