Snapper 1724089 manual

A TT A CHMENT OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 42” Snowthrower Attachment Mfg. No. Description 1694238 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 1694874 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 1695099 42” Two-Stage Snowthrower 42” T w o-Stage Sno wthr ower 1724089 Revision 10 Rev. Date 6/2006 TP 100-3605-10-AT-SMA[...]

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1 T able of Contents T roub leshooting, Adjustments & Service T roub leshooting Char t ...................................11 Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................12 Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................12 A uger Shear Pins ..........................................12 Impeller Shear Bolt ......................[...]

2 Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 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 im[...]

3 Safety Decals 7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. 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 procedure[...]

4 Safety Decals Part No. 1716532 Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1722674 Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1716531 Main Operation Warning Decal WHEN OPERA TING WITH SNO WTHRO WER, REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS ARE REQUIRED . C A UTION 1716540 Part No. 1716540 Rear Wheel Weights Required SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide y[...]

5 Required Accessories 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 w[...]

Features & Controls 6 TRA CT OR 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. ?[...]

7 General Operating Instructions Checks Bef ore Starting IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also, refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual and perform any required [...]

8 General Operating Instructions Snow Remo v al Suggestions • Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning. • Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. • Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating. • When land contou[...]

9 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care General Lubrication Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Where an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease gun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the following areas: • Oil the chute deflector. • Oil the deflector locking control. • Grease the chute ring gear. • Grease the sno[...]

10 Maintenance Check A uger Gearbo x Oil Level Perform this check every season. 1. Remove the plug (A, Figure 3) from the side of the auger gear box. 2. Add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil until the oil level is even with the fill plug hole. 3. Reinstall the plug (A). Figure 3. Auger Gear Box Oil A. Fill Plug A Figure 4. Impeller Gear Box Oi[...]

11 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and re[...]

12 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 5. Adjusting Skid Shoes 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 Figur[...]

13 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 9. Adjusting Lift Rod A. Front Set Collar B. Spring C. Rear Set Collar Figure 10. Lift Assist Adjustment A. Lift Assist Bolt Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift rod should compress the spring cre[...]

14 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Replacement 1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (C, Figure 11). 2. Remove the belt from the pulley (D, Figure 12) inside the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower from the tractor. 3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt stops on idler pulleys (A and E, Figure 12). 4. Ins[...]

6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 3 31 2 1 14 13 12 19 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 23 22 21 17 18 15 16 32 33 15 Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description 1 1 SNOWTHROWER 2 3 GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down 3 3 SCREW, Plastite 4 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY. 5 1 MOUNTING BRACKET 6 2 WASHER, Large 7 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” 8 2 NUT, 1/4-20 9 1 PIN 10 1 HAIR PIN CLIP 11 2 CAPSCREW[...]

16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 16. Assemble Discharge Chute A. Plastite Screw C. Chute Ring B. Hold-Down D. Reinforcement Ring Gear Figure 17. Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A. Adjustment Screws A B C D INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed. Install Hitch Install the sub-frame [...]

17 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 18. Skid Shoe Installation A. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4” B. Snowthrower Housing C. Skid Shoe D. Washer E. Lockwasher F. Hex Nut A B C D E F 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 18. 2. Adjust the skid shoes. See [...]

18 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 22. Install Remote Deflector Control A. Clevis Pin B. Deflector Control Handle C. Mounting Bracket D. Hair Pin Clip A B C D Mount Remote Deflector Control 1. Using the template included in the back of this manu- al, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount the remote chute control. See MOUNTING REMOTE[...]

19 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 24. Install Snowthrower A. Hitch Pin B. Hair Pin Clip Figure 25. Lift Rod - Front A. Lift Rod Assembly B. Hair Pin Clip C. Lift Arm Figure 26. Lift Rod - Front A. Lift Rod Assembly B. Hair Pin Clip C. Lift Arm Install Snowthr ower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowthrower in front of the hitch. Insert the h[...]

20 Initial Setup & Assembly INSTALL LIFT ASSIST SPRING (MANUAL LIFT ONLY) 4. Install the spring anchor (F, Figure 27) on the bumper. 5. Install the lift assist spring (A), spring retainer (C), nut (B), and capscrew (E) through the assist bracket (D). Tighten until the desired amount of lift assist is achieved. CONNECT ELECTRICAL HARNESS (UNITS [...]

21 Initial Setup & Assembly A B B C B D E A Figure 30. Rotator Motor Electrical Connection A. Rotator Motor Harness & Plug B. Tractor Plug Figure 31. Belt Routing A. Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley) B. Back-side Idler Pulley C. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley) D. Idler Pulley (V-pulley) E. Hitch Pin Figure 32. Adjusting Belt Tension A. Trunni[...]

22 Removal & Normal Installation Remov al 1. Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. 2. Manual Lift Models: Release and remove the lift assist spring and anchor (F, Figure 33). 3. Lower the snowthrower. 4. Remove the clevis pin and clip (E) from the remote deflector control and disconnect the control from the mounting bracket.[...]

23 Removing & Installing the Snowthrower Figure 34. Adjusting Belt Tension A. Trunnion E. Idler Pulley B. Spring Tension Bracket F. Pivot Bracket C. Handle G. Tension Marks D. Capscrew A C E F B G G A D 8. Remove the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 33) from the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower. Reinstall all pins and clips to prevent loss. [...]

24 Lift V ariations When Using Attachments A F C D G Figure 37. Lift Link - Manual Lift Models A. Pin B. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) C. Spacer D. Hair Pin Clip E. Upper Hole (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications) G. Lower Hole (Mower Applications) A B C D E Snowthrower &[...]

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26 Mounting 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 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- ne[...]

27 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[...]

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