Snapper Legacy XL 2900 manual

A TT A CHMENT OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 46” Single-Stage Snowthro wer 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 46” Single-Stage Sno wthr o wer[...]

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1 T able of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11 Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................11 T r oubleshooting, Adjustments & Service T roub leshooting Char t ...................................12 Initial Installation Install F ront Hitch ...........................................13 Instal[...]

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 a re u s ed . 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[...]

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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 Selects front, re[...]

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 slow ground speed is best for throwing snow.[...]

9 Maintenance Figure 3. Drive Chain A. Flange Nuts F. Adjustment Nuts B. Chain Guard G. Drive Shaft Sprocket C. Spacers H. Nuts D. Auger Sprocket I. Drive Shaft E. Drive Sprocket MAINTENANCE Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from After each use. snowthrower. Lubricate snowthrower. Every 10 hours or at least once a y[...]

10 Maintenance Figure 5. Drive Shaft Lubrication 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). Figure 6. Remove Plate Hardware A. Capscrew, Lockwasher & Flange Nut Figure 8. Fill Plug Location Fig[...]

11 Maintenance Figure 12. Adjusting Skid Shoes 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). 2. Raise or l[...]

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 sub-frame kit. Install Front Hitc h 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). Many approved attachments have color coded quick couplers to aid in ins[...]

14 Initial Installation INST ALL 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[...]

15 Initial Installation Assemble Dischar ge Chute 1. Remove the three hold downs (B, Figure 17) and plastite screws (A). 2. Lubricate the base of the discharge chute and ring gear with automotive lithium grease. 3. Remove the plastic cover (B, FIgure 18) and loosen the three taptite screws (A) securing the electric spout rotator motor. 4. Install t[...]

16 Initial Installation 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 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, Fi[...]

17 Snowthrower Installation SNO WTHRO WER INST ALLA TION 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 23. Pull the shot pins (B) open and lock- ing them in open position. 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)[...]

18 Snowthrower Installation 11. See Figure 27. 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 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 dri[...]

19 Snowthrower Hitch & Removal SNO WTHRO 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 25. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar (A)and then pulling the shaft off. 3. See [...]

20 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 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- ner o[...]

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[...]

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 10[...]