Simplicity LX 2000, LX 2900 manual

A TT A CHMENT OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 47” T wo-Sta ge Snowthr ower Mfg. No. Description 1694404 47” Two Stage Snowthrower (for use with Legacy LX / 2000 / 2900 Series) 1725463 Revision 04 Rev. Date 12/2005 TP 100-3897-04-AT-SMAN 47” T w o-Stage Sno wthr o wer[...]

1 T able of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11 T r oubleshooting, Adjustments & Service T roub leshooting Char t ...................................12 Initial Installation Install F ront Hitch ...........................................13 Install Long Drive Shaft .................................14 Mo[...]

2 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 in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.[...]

3 Safety Rules 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 a[...]

4 Safety Decals 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 equipm[...]

5 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 whe[...]

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7 Operation OPERA TION Controls Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator’s Manual. Refer to Figure 1 for control locations. A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR Rotates the chute right and left. B. PTO SWITCH Engages and disengages the snowthrower. C. ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport. D. PTO SELECTOR Selec[...]

8 Operation T ranspor ting 1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the snowthrower. 2. Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions. 3. Select a low ground speed when transporting on a slippery surface. Engine & Ground Speed Selection Always run the engine at full throttle. Normally, a low ground speed is best for throwing snow. [...]

9 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from After each use. snowthrower. Grease Auger Zerks ** Every 25 hours & before seasonal storage Grease Drive Chain ** Every 25 hours & before seasonal storage Grease Drive Shaft ** Every 10 hours & before seasonal storage Check Auger Gear Every 25 hours Ge[...]

10 Maintenance Figure 3. Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubricate Dischar ge Chute See Figure 2. Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the deflector hinge, extension linkage, and cable with oil. Drive Shaft Lubrication See Figure 3. Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of both the snowthrower driv[...]

11 Maintenance 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). 3. Inspect location where scraper bar (A, Figure 6) meets snowthrower housing. Rever sing Scraper Bar 1. Raise attachment to top height. 2.[...]

12 T roubleshooting 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 eng[...]

13 Initial Installation INITIAL INST ALLA TION Follow the instructions for the subframe kit. Install Front Hitc h 1. Lift the hitch assembly (C, Figure 10) slide onto the slots on tractor (E). Lift back of hitch assembly to frame and install clevis pins (B) ,clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A). Many approved attachments have color coded quick coupler[...]

14 Initial Installation INST ALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT 1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 11) 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 12) with the gear drive of the transmission (B). 2. Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 11) in to the fron[...]

15 Initial Installation Figure 14. Discharge Chute Assembly A. Discharge Chute B. Plastite Screw C. Hold-Down Plate Mount Cable Guide 1. Using the 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C, Figure 13), lock- washer, and nut (D) provided and the 5/16-18 x 5/8 taptite screw (B) securing the rotator motor mount bracket, secure the cable guide (A) to the snowthrow- er a[...]

16 Initial Installation Figure 16. Install Drive Shaft A. Key B. 1/4-20 Centerlock Nut C. Set Screw D. 1/4-20 x 1-7/8 Capscrew Figure 18. Cable and Wire Routing Secure Cables DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET HOLES NOTE: Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time. 1. Using the temp[...]

17 Snowthrower Installation Figure 21. Attach Drive Shaft A. Locking Collar SNO WTHR O WER INST ALLA TION 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 19. Pull the shot pins (B) back and lock- ing them. 3. Set PTO shaft on bracket. 4. See Figure 20. Drive the tractor push bar under the snowthrower hitch point (B). The dozer snowthrower hitch p[...]

11. See Figure 23. Insert the deflector control handle (B) into the mounting bracket (C). Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide (Figure 24). Secure the handle (B, Figure 23) using a clevis pin (A) and hair pin clip (D). NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the dashboard see Dr[...]

19 Snowthrower & Hitch Removal SNO WTHR O WER & HITCH REMO V AL 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 21. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar (A) and then pulling the shaft off. 3. Se[...]

20 Remote Deflector Control T emplate 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 MOUNTING REMO TE DEFLECT OR CONTR OL NOTE: Read through instructions before beginning. 1. Open the hood. 2. Cut out the template and place it on the lower left cor- n[...]

21 Remote Deflector Control T emplate Line Template Up with Top Crease of Plastic Dashboard Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole[...]

22 T orque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Hardware Grade SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 8-36 20 2.3 31 3.5 43 4.9 10-24 27 3.1 43 4.9 60 6.8 10-32 31 3.5 49 5.5 68 7.7 1/4-20 66 7.6 8 10.9 12 16.3 1/4-28 76 8.6[...]

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