Snapper 1721302-04 manual

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    A TT A CHMENT OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Snow Plo w/Dozer Blade Mfg. No. Description 1693754 42” Remote Angling Snow Plow/Dozer Blade Hitch Mfg. No. Description 1693756 Hitch (for Baron Series, Broadmoor / 1600 / 2600 Series, & Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series) 1721302-04 Rev 1/2001 TP 100-2356-04-AT-SMA Sno w/Doz er Blade & Hitc h[...]

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    1 T able of Contents Adjustments .........................................................7 Skid Shoe Adjustment .....................................7 Spring T ension .................................................7 Lift Height Adjustment .....................................8 Downw ard Pressure Adjustment .....................8 Initial Setup &a[...]

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    OPERA TING SAFETY O Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. O Exercise extreme caution when operating on, or crossing, gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. O After striking an object [...]

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    3 TRA CT OR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor with the dozer blade attachment, make certain you have: • Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. • Become thoroughly familiar with all of the tractor controls and their operation, including how to safely and properly start and stop the unit. • Practi[...]

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    4 Checks Bef ore Starting 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 service. 2. Remove any objects from the work area which might interfere with plowing activity. 3. Adjust the skid shoes to desired height. See Skid Sh[...]

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    5 General Operating Instructions Daily Stora ge 1. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 2. After dozing or plowing jobs are completed, hose or brush down the blade to remove excess dirt. 3. Lightly oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion. IMPORT ANT NO TE Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for [...]

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    6 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean debris from After each use. dozer blade. Lubricate dozer blade. Every 10 hours or at least once a year. Lubricate Dozer Blade Lubricate the dozer blade as shown in Figure 2. Where an oil can is shown, wipe the area clean, apply a few drops of oil (SAE 30), then wipe up drips or spi[...]

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    7 Adjustments Skid Shoe Adjustment Slotted holes are provided to permit adjustment of the shoe assemblies for raising and lowering the blade to various working heights (see Figure 3). When cleaning snow from gravel or earth drives or walks, the shoe assemblies should be lowered fully to prevent blade contact with gravel or ground. When cleaning smo[...]

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    8 Adjustments Figure 6. Adjusting Lift Rod A. Front Set Collar B. Rod Guide C. Spring D. Rear Set Collar E. Spring Clip Figure 7. Lift Lever Quadrant - Side View Notch 1 Notch 2 Notch 3 Lift Rod Adjustment ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC LIFT MODELS: In the fully raised position the blade should be 6” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift ro[...]

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    9 Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description 1 1 ROD, Control Handle, Upper 2 6 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18 3 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 4 4 WASHER, 5/16 5 2 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 6 1 ROD, Control Handle, Lower 7 1 CLEVIS 8 1 WASHER, 1/2 9 1 CLIP, Hair Pin 10 3 COTTER PIN 11 1 ROD & PLATE ASMY, Pivot 12 1 DOZER BLADE ASMY, 42” 13 1 SCRAPER BAR 14 6 C[...]

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    10 Initial Setup & Assembly 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 10 16 17 18 28 30 31 29 28 12 13 14 15 32 9 9 9 11 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 21 9 9 4 4 3 34 33 43 43 35 36 37 38 41 37 42 40 37 39 NOTE: The dashed-line rod: Landlord/1700/2700-This rod is part of the tractor. Broadmoor/1600/2600-This rod is the cross-shaft of the manual lift lever Ref Qty Description 1 [...]

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    11 Initial Setup & Assembly INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed. Assemble Blade 1. Place the blade on a flat surface. 2. Baron/Broadmoor/LT/1600/2600 Series: See Figure 10. Install one bar stop (A) using the two 5/16-18 x 1 taptite screws (B). Do not install second bar stop. Landlo[...]

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    12 Initial Setup & Assembly Install Rear Push Bar Support NOTE: Manual Lift Models-If your tractor is not already equipped with a Large Lift Lever kit, install it at this time. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit. 1. Assemble the push bar support (A, Figure 12) and hitch (F) using the hardware shown in Figure 12. Do not tighten the 5/[...]

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    13 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 15. Install Push Bar Assembly A. Push Bar Assembly C. Clevis Pins B. Hitch D. Safety Clips Figure 14. Installing Hitch to Rear Bracket A. Push Bar Support C. Lift Rod/Lever B. Washers CONNECT HITCH TO REAR PUSH BAR 1. Slide the push bar support (A, Figure 14), and wash- ers (B), onto the lift lever rod/lever ([...]

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    14 Initial Setup & Assembly Install Spring Assist Bracket (Baron/Br oadmoor/1600/2600 Models Onl y) NOTE: Spring-assist bracket assembly (Figure 16) does not need to be installed on units with electric/hydraulic lift. 1. Install the spring-assist bracket (A, Figure 16) to trac- tor frame (bracket is mounted underneath frame). Secure with capscr[...]

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    15 Initial Setup & Assembly Install Lift Rod NOTE: Two lift rods are packaged with the Broadmoor/LT/1600/2600 & Landlord/GT/1700/2700 hitch assembly. Use the correct lift rod for manual or hydraulic lift as shown in Figure 9. 1. Assemble lift rod per Figure 19. 2. Insert prong of rod guide (A, Figure 20) through hole in upright of lift arm [...]

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    16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 23. Control Rod Support A. Support B. 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Capscrews C. 5/16 Centerlock Nuts D. 5/16 Plain Washers E. Spacers Install Angling Control Rod NOTE: If installing the dozer attachment on a unit equipped with a snowcab, replace the control rod sup- port (A, Figure 23) with the hanging support (Ref. No. 40[...]

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    17 Removing & Attaching the Hitch & Blade REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION Removing & Attac hing Dozer Blade 1. Lower the blade. Put the lift lever in the middle notch (float position). 2. Remove the hair pin clip and washer (D, Figure 25) securing the angling control rod to the clevis. Disconnect the angling control rod. 3. Remove the an[...]

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    18 Removing & Attaching Removing & Attac hing Hitch 1. Remove the safety clip (A, Figure 26) and remove the hitch pin (D). 2. Lift the hitch bar (B) off the tractor brackets (C). 3. Remove the spring clips (A, Figures 28 & 29) secur- ing the rear hitch bracket (C) to the lift pivot rod (B). 4. Hydraulic/Electric Lift Models: Slide the l[...]

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    19 Reinforcement Bracket Installation INST ALL REINFORCEMENT BRA CKET NOTE: This kit applies to the Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series hydraulic lift models only. 1. Loosen the four capscrews (A, Figure 32) securing the quadrant (B) to the footrest. 2. Insert the reinforcement bracket (B, Figure 31) between the quadrant (B, Figure 32) and foot rest. Ali[...]

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    T orque Specification Chart FOR ST ANDARD MACHINE HARDW ARE (T olerance ± 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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    Simplicity Mfg. Inc. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA © Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.[...]