Snapper TP 100 User's Manual
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1. TD Preparation Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects e Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine Do not operate snow thrower without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable a Use 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 d Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel e Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface e Let engine and machine adjust to out door temperatures before starting to clear snow a SB w Operation e Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times e Exercise extreme caution when operating On or crossing a gravel drive walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers e After striking a foreign object stop the engine disengage PTO an2. CONTENT OF SECTION A brief description of the snow thrower controls followed by the basic operating procedures is given in this section to help you get to know your snow thrower and how to operate it safely and efficiently FRONT CLUTCH Switch Spout Control Switch ohm me wine thrown Opeiates front hydraulic lift cylinder when latter is installed on tractor Used to raise and lower snow thrower Operates electrically controlled clutch for front PTO power take off Used to turn snow thrower on and off Controls electric motor that rotates spout Used to change direction snow is Used to control height and distance snow is thrown Holds deflector at desired position SNOW THROWER CONTROLS Figure 9 shows the locations names and functions of the snow thrower controls The control names given in figure 9 are used throughout the manual OPERATING PROCEDURES The rest of this section tells you how to operate your snow thrower The directions assume that both the snow thrower and tractor work properly If not refer to the troubleshooting sections of this manual and the tractor manual Function Figure 9 Locations and Functions of Controls Operation A WARNING Before attempting to inspect adjust or service the snow thrower make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the engine stopped the key removed and the snow thr
3. pin item B and cotter pin and flat washers item C The pin should be lubricated with grease before installation D aK IG n 5 Pin Figure 2 Snow Thrower Drive Assembly Place drive belt item A figure 3 around pulley item B Remove spring clip item D figure 2 from the belt tensioning assembly item E Install belt tensioning assembly item C figure 3 through the hole in bracket item D Install spring clip removed earlier item D figure 2 through the hole in tensioning assembly item C figure 3 above bracket item D mW i 2 omma _ A Drive Belt B Pulley D Bracket C Belt Tensioning Assembly E Nuts A Hitch B Capscrews and Lockwashers Figure 1 Install Front Hitch Figure 3 Belt Tensioning Assembly Installation 5 Raise the tractor hood and install drive belt 8 Position snow thrower on level surface and item A figure 4 over the PTO pulley It block item D up rear of frame until frame may be necessary to loosen the belt tightening mounting holes item E are same height as assembly by turning two nuts item E figure the front tractor hitch holes 3 9 Carefully drive tractor forward toward snow thrower until mounting holes in snow thrower and front hitch are in line A WARNING Place transmission in neutral lock parking brakes disengage PTO clutch stop engine and remove key 10 I
4. of spout Place large cupped washer item C over stud with cupped side facing inward Rotate cupped washer so cut off side is on your left facing the stud Wrap the loose end of the straight cable item D around stud outside of the cupped washer placed on stud in step 7 Pull loose end tight with a pair of pliers While holding loose end of cable tight on stud place another cupped washer item E on stud Install cupped washer so cupped side faces outward Install lockwasher item F and locknut item G on stud Tighten securely Looped End Stud Cupped Washer Straight Cable Cupped Washer Lockwasher Locknut Figure 18 Attaching Cable Assembly 11 Take excess straight cable item A figure 19 and tape it to the secured cable item B attached to stud Straight Cable Secured Cable Figure 19 Secure Cable 12 Install spout deflector item figure 20 to spout item B by using carriage bolt item C and special washer item D Install special washer so tips curve toward the deflector 13 Add flat washer item E to special washer and secure with wing nut item Repeat steps 12 through 13 for other side Adjust as desired Secure in position with both wing nuts 14 A Deflector B Spout C Carriage Bolt D Special Washer Flat Washer Wing Nut Figure 20 Install Deflector PREPARING THE TRACTOR l Install a carriage bolt item A
5. or inspecting make certain snow thrower and all moving parts have stopped Remove ignition key to prevent accidental starting Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosures automobiles window wells drop offs etc without proper adjust ment of snow discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Use care when backing Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit Disengage power to snow thrower when transporting or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights chains etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure your feet are properly placed on the footrests and keep a firm hold on the steering wheel a WAS BB Maintenance and Storage Check bolts engine mounting bolts etc at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where open flame or sparks are present Allow engine to cool before sto
6. parking brake and lower the snow thrower SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT Before using the snow thrower the skid shoes item A figure 15 should be adjusted for the type of surface to be worked on For clearing snow from uneven or gravel surfaces set the skid shoes so the scraper bar rides above the ground For snow removal on smooth surfaces like concrete the scraper bar should ride directly on the surface To adjust proceed as follows 1 Raise the snow thrower with tractor lift until snow thrower 15 several inches off the surface Then stop engine set the parking brake and remove the key 2 Loosen three mounting nuts item B on both skid shoes 9 For gravel drop skid shoes to lowest position Adjust skid shoes so they are level or slightly higher in front For use on hard surface lower snow thrower with tractor lift until the scraper bar supports itself 4 Tighten all nuts Torque to 45 foot pounds 61 N m 5 Check and be sure both skid shoes have been positioned the same way 18 A Skid Shoe B Mounting Nuts Figure 15 Skid Shoe Adjustment DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust two nuts item A figure 16 on belt tensioning rod item B to provide spring length of 2 3 8 inches 60 3 mm 2 Lock the two nuts together so adjustment does not change A Nuts B Belt Tensioning Rod Figure 16 Drive Belt Tension Assembly CONTENT OF SECTION The snow thrower is sent from the factor
7. sure that the tractor engine is off parking brake set and ignition key is removed Position tractor and snow thrower on level surface lever to FLOAT position Disconnect electrical wiring connector item D figure 7 and store it on the tractor item A figure 8 Figure 8 Store Electrical Connector Pul the locking collar item E figure 7 forward toward the snow thrower to release the drive shaft lock Then pull forward on universal joint item C figure 6 to remove it from drive shaft item B Remove spring clip and pin item C figure 7 to detach hydraulic cylinder from hitch assembly Disconnect hydraulic hose couplings from tractor outlets item A and B figure 7 Replace plastic covers on both outlets Place block item D figure 5 under frame of snow thrower Remove spring clips and mounting pins item A figure 6 to disconnect snow thrower from 10 11 12 13 Installation hitch assembly Start engine and carefully back tractor away from the snow thrower If desired to remove front drive assemblies loosen two belt tension adjusting nuts item E figure 3 to release tension on drive belt Remove drive belt item A figure 4 from the engine PTO pulley Remove drive assembly item A figure 2 from the hitch assembly by removing cotter pin and pin If desired remove eight capscrews item B figure 1 to remove tractor hitch
8. Chute Mounting Guiding Ball Bearing Rollers Front Support Adjustable Large Area Hardened Skid Shoes Rear Mounting Hitch Bolted to Tractor Frame Thrower Attaches CHASSIS to Hitch With Pins and Spring Clips Scraper Bar Full Width High Carbon Steel Frame and Auger Housing Welded Steel Assembly Auger Solid Flite Welded Steel Auger Bearings Self Aligning Sealed Ball Bearings With Grease Fittings Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice Effective Width Overall Length With Tractor Overall Width With Skid Shoes Auger Diameter 52 Inches 1 3 m 114 Inches 2 9 m 55 Inches 1 4 m 14 Inches 355 6 mm 24 1 2 Inches 622 3 mm Auger Housing Opening Height Height of Scraper Bar to Ground Fully Raised Chute Diameter Chute Rotation Angle Approximate Weight 10 Inches 254 0 mm 9 1 2 Inches 241 3 mm 260 Degrees 374 Pounds 170 kg Toggle Switch on Tractor Dash Spout Rotation Auger Drive Toggle Switch on Tractor Dash Raise and Lower Tractor Power Lift Control Type Power Source Clutch Single Stage Tractor Front PTO Tractor Front PTO Electromagnetically Controlled Friction Cushioning Single Plane V Belt to Jack Shaft Needle Bearing Universal Joint Splined Drive Shaft to Vertical Drive Forward Drive Bevel Gear Housing Cross Drive installation CONTENT OF SECTION This section tells you how to install
9. OPERATORS MANUAL 52 SNOW THROWER mi p f m t 52 SNOW THROWER MFG NO 1600225 CAUTION Read Manual Thoroughly Before Operating FORM 71652009 PRINTED IN U S A 7612 Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of this snow thrower It has been carefully designed and built to give you years of dependable service With proper care it will help you do your snow removal jobs efficiently To make sure you get the best use from your snow thrower study this manual carefully Make sure that it is assembled and installed properly and that all adjustments are done correctly Be sure that you and anyone who operates this machine know how to use the machine safely Read this manual and the tractor manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls of the machine before operating For your own safety as well as others study the safety rules in this manual and those in the tractor manual Review this infor mation often It is there for your benefit and is important This manual tells how to assemble install service operate and adjust your snow thrower If any help is needed with any of these procedures your dealer will be happy to help you Measurements are given in this manual with metric equivalents in parentheses For example behind the measurement 1 8 inch would appear 3 mm So the metric equivalent of 1 8 inch is 3 millimetres These metric measurements are provided
10. beral coat of grease Figure 12 Inspect Adjust and Lubricate Drive Chain Yearly Care 15 Maintenance Record Date Hours Used Lubrication Maintenance Repair Figure 13 Maintenance Record 16 Troubleshooting CONTENT OF SECTION one at a time in the order that they are listed Correct any problems that are found and try to operate the snow thrower again to see if you have eliminated the trouble This section of the manual tells you how to trouble shoot some of the more common and easily cor rected snow thrower problems The same type of data for the tractor can be found in your tractor owner s manual For problems not covered in these manuals it is recommended that you contact your WARNING dealer For your safety do not try to adjust or TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES repair the tractor or snow thrower while the engine is running Remove the key Troubleshooting procedures are provided in figure from the ignition switch before beginning 14 To use these procedures first locate the prob maintenance to prevent accidental lem description that best describes the trouble that starting of the engine Always lower you have encountered Check the possible causes snow thrower to the ground Snow thrower auger does not rotate A Tractor front clutch switch not engaged Engage front clutch switch B Foreign material caught in auger See Operation section of this manual C Snow thrower drive belt slipping A
11. d remove ignition key Thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower e Do not run engine indoors except when Starting engine for transporting snow thrower in or out of building Open out side doors exhaust fumes are deadly e Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes e Never operate snow thrower without guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Safety Rules ER ae NED Lae E S E E E EA E e E E OO SE E EO E E a AE L E A GEOP ERR AERA AERIS SONDA URN Be especially careful not to touch tractor or attachment parts which might be hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disengage PTO remove ignition key and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop engine disengage PTO and remove ignition key whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the snow thrower housing or chute and before making any repairs adjustments or inspections Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended Disengage the power take off lower the attachment shift into neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key When cleaning repairing
12. djust drive belt tension See Adjustment section Broken chain Replace chain Auger rotates but snow not thrown far enough Engine speed too slow Operate engine at full speed B Tractor speed to fast Reduce speed C Snow thrower discharge spout clogged STOP ENGINE Unplug discharge spout D Drive belt slipping Tighten drive belt tension See Adjustment section Place tractor hydraulic lift lever in FLOAT position B Skid shoes not properly adjusted Adjust skid shoes See Adjustment section Scraper bar does not clean down to hard surface Snow thrower picks up and throws stones on Skid shoes not properly adjusted See Adjustment gravel drive section B Too much down pressure on snow thrower Place hydraulic lift lever in FLOAT position Tractor does not have sufficient traction or is not stable on slopes A Tractor too light at rear wheels Add rear wheel weights B Operating on slippery surface Use tire chains C Tractor speed too fast Reduce speed D Tire pressure incorrect Inflate tires according to tractor operator s manual Figure 14 Troubleshooting 17 Adjustments CONTENT OF SECTION It is important that the snow thrower be properly adjusted for the job at hand This section tells you how to make these needed adjustments A WARNING Before attempting to check or adjust the snow thrower stop engine remove key set
13. e couplings Connect hydraulic hoses to couplings Con nect hose from free end of cylinder to right coupling item A figure 7 To make connec tion push outer collar of coupling toward engine and insert fitting at end of hose to coupling Then release collar and pull to be sure connection is locked Connect left coupling item B Place tractor hydraulic control lever in FLOAT position With the engine stopped lift piston end of cylinder mounting plates on front hitch assembly Lengthen or shorten cylinder rod by hand to align holes Install pin and spring clip item C Y J Ti LI RUE Q A Right Coupling B Left Coupling C Pin and Spring Clip D Electrical Connector E Locking Collar Figure 7 Completing Installation 16 17 Place tractor hydraulic control NOTE If hydraulic fluid in cylinder and tractor is very cold it may be difficult to length en or shorten the cylinder rod Start up the tractor and actuate the cylinder with tractor control lever until the fluid is warm Turn off tractor and install cylin der Attach snow thrower electrical connector item D to tractor Be sure connection is secure Start tractor to raise and lower snow thrower several times Check for proper operation Use electric switch to check spout operation Engage and disengage front PTO REMOVING SNOW THROWER FROM TRACTOR WARNING Before attempting to remove snow thrower be
14. e 23 Install Spout Control Harness 8 Route two connector ends of spout control harness through the rubber grommet item A figure 24 9 Connect red wire item B to the left terminal and the black wire item C to the right ter minal of the spout control switch 21 Bet D 7 5 m B ANN D MUN S lt lt gt A Rubber Grommet B Red Wire C Black Wire D Switch Figure 24 Connect Terminal to Spout Switch 10 Remove oil cooler capscrews item A figure 25 and washers item B on left and right side of tractor Rotate oil cooler over to the right side Remove the left hand rear cooler shroud item C A Oil Cooler Capscrews B Washers C Left Rear Shroud Figure 25 Loosen Cooler and Remove Shroud Assembly B Ow nrnm an Dn HERR DU DENN NNNM QNM NN RCM NN UN 11 12 13 Route end of wiring harness along left side of control housing over the parking brake under the lip of the side frame Continue routing the wire between the left hand side of the engine and frame The wire must be routed to prevent it from rubbing on the drive shaft Install the smaller of two wire clips item A figure 26 Use the larger cl
15. e snow stream Throwing Distance Normally you will want to throw the snow beyond the area you are trying to clear Yet you wil not want to throw it so far that it hits buildings To stay within such limits it is necessary to adjust the throwing distance A WARNING Always stop the engine before working near or on the auger or spout Never in sert your hand into the auger or spout When you begin adjust the deflector atop the spout for the longest desired throwing distance Make the adjustment by moving the deflector up or down after loosening the wing nuts item E figure 9 When tightening the wing nuts be sure that the deflector fits tight against the back of the spout Do the adjustment with the engine stopped Check it with the engine operating at full speed When further adjustment of the throwing distance is needed after you have done the initial adjust ment simply slow the engine or angle the throwing direction Either or both of these methods will reduce the throwing distance 12 Removal Speed Light to medium depth snow can be cleared using the full width of the auger on each pass over lapping the passes a few inches to prevent spillage over the side In deep or very heavy snow it may be necessary to make the first pass with the snow thrower partially raised backing up every few feet so the tractor tires do not slip in the snow left on the surface On subsequent passes in heavy snow slice off less t
16. figure 21 and spacer item B to inside frame through up per hole item C located below front PTO pulley item D The bolt head acts as a bump er for the belt 2 Secure bolt and spacer to inside frame with lockwasher item E and hex nut item F outside the frame D Q 020 A Carriage Bolt D PTO Pulley B Spacer E Lockwasher C Upper Hole F Nut Figure 21 Installation of Spacer WARNING Disconnect the negative battery terminal and fasten it so it cannot swing back against the battery post 3 Remove capscrews item A figure 22 and pull the steering wheel off Remove six cap screws item B and lift up control panel Capscrews Capscrews Figure 22 Lift Out Control Panel 20 Assembly 4 Remove plug item C This hole is where the spout control switch will be installed 5 Install new rubber grommet item A figure 24 6 With panel partially removed install spout control switch item D Remove nut from switch Insert switch through hole in panel from rear side and reinstall nut 7 Install spout control harness furnished with the snow thrower See figure 23 2 CONNECT THESE PLUGS 1 DISCONNECT THESE PLUGS OF TRACTOR HARNESS FROM EACH OTHER SPOUT POWER HARNESS 3 CONNECT THESE PLUGS PINK BLUE WIRE HOT LIGHT PINK BLACK WIRE 4 CONNECT PLUG TO CENTER PRONG SPOUT CONTROL SWITCH Figur
17. for your convenience as an aid in converting to the metric system A list of metric terms and abbreviations used in this manual is provided below LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OF METRIC TERMS 1 mm millimetre 2 kg kilogram 3 km h kilometres per hour 4 m metres 5 N m newton metre 52 Inch Snow Thrower SAFETY c cred Eau aeta eee Eee Acura al 2 IDENTIFICATION irem e dated Wu ed Ted AEN MEE ope edat epo d acu UE Sa ERU Ra e 4 ACCESSORIES AND 5 5 2 4 SPECIFICATIONS sprint x ede iain ene Sache wur ed oae ote volte sivi dua d a e 5 INSTACEA TION rr 6 OPERATION E aa a a gh ah A tae and eck acute 10 NORMAL CABE ee det piti da habe a Ede deba a aea inate obe Uu ELE R 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD betes OR EHE Le eae eee 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ine eon rU IE o aca e E Dar t tee date 17 ADJUSTMENTS vu teo SUED aequa cH Md ach Ma cba aedi euh wah drag 18 ASSEMBLY ee E Pe ERU En eid plc CS wats edema 19 E gee D QOO UT A WARNING f d Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result
18. hen the full width of the auger to prevent it from becoming overloaded Judge how wide a slice to take by watching the stream of snow coming from the spout The snow should flow freely If it does not take a narrower slice of snow Any time snow stops flowing freely from the spout use reverse to back away until the snow thrower clears itself and then inch slowly into the snow You will soon get the feel of how fast to go and how wide a slice to take WARNING Always stop the engine before working near or on the auger or spout Never insert your hand into the auger or spout If the auger stalls or the chute plugs DISENGAGE THE PTO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY Set the parking brake and remove the foreign object or clear the spout If you hit an object with the snow thrower or an object in the auger stops its rotation stop the tractor and engine Remove key Then remove the object and inspect and if needed readjust chain tension See Normal Care section of this manual Normal Care CONTENT OF SECTION Your snow thrower was built to provide years of service with only minor care These minor tasks however must be done to keep it in good opera ting condition and to avoid costly repairs This section tells you when and how to perform the needed care SCHEDULED CARE A schedule for normal routine care is given in figure 10 This schedule is based on operating hours To be sure that you meet the
19. in loss of control of vehicle severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders or damage to property or equipment affecting safety GS BS w a Safety Rules This notation preceding Cautions and Warnings in the text signifies important precaution ary steps which if not properly followed could result in personal injury or damage to your equipment affecting safety BE BBE XY SB 8 General e Read operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly e Never allow children to operate equipment Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction e Useonly attachments or accessories designed for your machine See your dealer for a complete list of approved attachments or accessories e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling BB n BSB A GB
20. int or lightly coat with oil any area where paint has worn or chipped away TN Lubricate snow thrower figure 11 5 Inspect drive belt and drive chain figure 12 See i Before After Every 10 ubi Each Use Each Use Hours Yearly Figure 10 Summary of Scheduled Care 13 Normal Care NOTE Keep grease off belts and pulleys Symbol Apply With Lithium base automotive Grease gun 1 Wipe fittifig clean with rag RQ grease 2 Apply 3 or 4 shots of grease 3 Wipe up any excess grease Figure 11 Lubricate Snow Thrower 10 Hour Care 14 g W CAPSCREWS A Pn 1 CAPSCREWS NUTS COVER CAPSCREWS GUARD CHAIN SPROCKET 1 Inspect Chain d Tighten three capscrews a Remove two nuts and chain e Loosen four capscrews and nuts in right hand bearing plate b Inspect chain for wear and f Move right end of drive shaft replace if necessary forward or rearward to make 9 Adiust Chain l shaft parallel to snow thrower eb housing a Loosen three capscrews in left bearing plate g Tighten four capscrews and nuts b Remove five capscrews to 3 Lubricate Chain See Chart remove guard a Replace guard and chain cover c Pull rearward on chain sprocket until all slack in chain is removed Lithium base automotive Brush or Hand 1 Wipe old grease and dirt from area 2 grease 2 Apply li
21. ip item B to fasten wire to outside of frame The end of wire with connector can be stored behind the battery cover spring item C A Small Wire Clips B Large Wire Clip C Cover Spring Figure 26 Routing Wiring Harness 14 15 16 Lf Rotate oil cooler back into position Replace washers and capscrews to both sides of cooler Replace left rear shroud Secure with cap screws Replace tractor control panel and steering wheel Secure with capscrews After the control panel is installed a clip item A figure 27 must be placed on the choke control wire item B This will prevent the wire from catching on the hydrostatic transmission control B Choke Control Wire Figure 27 Secure Choke Control Wire The tractor is now prepared for installation of the snow thrower
22. nd traction it is recom mended that tire chains be used on slopes and whenever else desirable Use slow tractor ground speeds for slopes See your tractor Operator s Manual for recommended speed and accessories when operating with attachments 11 OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER Because both the operating power and forward motion are supplied by the tractor tractor opera tion is the main element of snow thrower opera tion A general procedure for tractor operation with attachments is given in the tractor manual However seven additional items must be considered when removing snow These items are described in the paragraphs that follow Read all of these para graphs before using the snow thrower Removal Height Adjust the skid shoes as detailed in the Adjustment section to fit the surface being cleared On occa sion additional adjustment can be made by raising the snow thrower slightly using the tractor lift Engine Speed Set the tractor engine control for 2 3 to full speed for normal snow throwing Full speed is best when throwing wet heavy snow Use the slower speeds to adjust the throwing distance during operation and when throwing light fluffy snow Tractor Speed The tractor speed will depend upon the type and amount of snow that must be cleared For most conditions 2 to 3 mph 3 2 to 4 8 km h is a good starting speed Refer to your tractor manual and set the trans mission gear shift or control lever accordi
23. ngly As the snow gets heavier or wetter you will want to increase engine speed and decrease tractor speed Removal Patterns Determine the best snow removal pattern before you start Consider the size and shape of the area to be cleared The wind direction and the location of buildings etc are also important Usually it is best to drive back and forth the long direction of the area By making fewer turns you can get the job done faster However you can also back the tractor up after each pass This method works especially well with the hydrostatic trans mission Wind direction and the location of obstructions both affect the snow throwing direction Plan your pattern so that you will always be throwing the snow down wind and not over areas that were pre viously cleared If possible begin on the upwind side and throw the snow toward the side that is directly opposite Operation A m A Pu mne Z R M ene Mns Throwing Direction To change the direction of the snow stream from the spout simply push the spout control switch item C figure 9 The spout will automatically stop turning when the switch is released Always keep the spout turned to throw the snow down wind and not into it Also be sure that the spout is turned so that neither you nor bystanders are in the path of th
24. nstall two pins item A figure 6 and spring clips to secure snow thrower to hitch 11 Clean all paint or dirt from drive shaft item B and splines in universal joint item C Coat shaft and telescoping portion of shaft with light engine oil 12 Slide locking sleeve on universal joint forward A Drive Belt toward snow thrower and slide joint onto p m drive shaft Release locking ring Check and be sure universal joint is firmly locked onto shaft Figure 4 Install Drive Belt 6 After the drive belt has been installed over the engine PTO pulley it will be necessary to check belt tension See Adjustments section of this manual 7 Attach hydraulic cylinder item A figure 5 on snow thrower Install rod end item B of hydraulic cylinder to snow thrower frame with pin and spring clips item C with hoses on the bottom A Pins and Spring Clips C Universal Joint B Drive Shaft D Hydraulic Hose Outlets Figure 6 Attaching Pins and Drive Shaft A Hydraulic Cylinder B Rod End C Pin and Spring Clip D Block E Mounting Holes Figure 5 Prepare Snow Thrower for Mounting Installation 13 14 15 W U WARNING Do not attempt to attach hydraulic cyl inder to front hitch assembly while the engine is running Pull out two plastic covers from tractor hydraulic hose outlets item D Push covers to one side With a clean cloth wipe all oil and dirt off of outlets and hydraulic hos
25. ower auger has stopped turning CHECKS BEFORE STARTING The checks listed below should be performed before each use of the snow thrower 1 Read this manual Read the tractor operator s manual Be sure you know safety precautions and locations and uses of operating controls 2 Check the snow thrower Be sure that it is properly assembled and installed on tractor Be sure that all safety guards are in place and that all nuts and bolts are tight Also clear the auger of any ice or snow 3 Refer to Normal Care section of this manual to determine and perform any needed care for the snow thrower Do the same for the tractor 4 Clean the area you intend to work in to be sure that it is clear of all items that may be caught in or thrown by the snow thrower RAISING AND LOWERING THE SNOW THROWER To prevent damage always raise the snow thrower before turning or backing the tractor Use the hydraulic lift lever on the tractor to raise or lower the snow thrower Before raising the snow thrower to the transport position disengage the front PTO OPERATION ON SLOPES For your personal safety never attempt to operate the snow thrower on excessively steep slopes Al ways operate the snow thrower up and down the face of slopes and never across the face Use rear wheel weights when operating on slopes greater than 20 percent 11 3 degrees Never operate on slopes greater than 35 percent 19 3 degrees Also for better stability a
26. ring in any enclosure Always refer to operator s manual for important details if snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to clear out snow to prevent freeze up of snow thrower Identification When ordering replacement parts for your snow thrower be prepared to give your dealer the identification number found on the identification plate shown below We suggest that you locate the identification plate on the main frame behind the spout and record identification number here for easy reference Refer to i d no when writing or ordering parts 0 Accessories and Attachments There are many optional accessories or attachments available for your tractor and snow thrower See your dealer if you wish to purchase any of the following CHAINS supply added traction needed in snow CAB shelters operator from cold and blowing snow REAR LIGHT KIT illuminates work area for rear mounted attachments HOURMETER records engine operating time to tenths of an hour HYDRAULIC CYLINDER KIT required to raise and lower snow thrower HITCH FOR FRONT MOUNTED ATTACH MENTS required for all front mounted attach ments REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS improve traction Specifications CONTROLS Disc Type Universal Joint Drive Shaft AUGER DRIVE Final Drive Roller Chain With Sprockets Chute Rotation Geared Reversible Electric Motor
27. schedule you will have to keep a record of operating hours This can be done on the maintenance record figure 13 NORMAL STORAGE Between snow removal jobs the tractor and snow thrower are best stored in a cool dry area If the unit is stored in a warm above freezing temper ature area it should be moved outdoors and allowed to cool before beginning work Other wise the snow may melt on the warm surfaces of the snow thrower and then freeze where it can cause jams Care Required Check to be sure all exterior screws nuts bolts and pins are present and secure Clean Snow Thrower Lubricate Snow Thrower Inspect adjust and lubricate drive chain At least once a year More often under heavy use LL au Before returning the unit to storage stop the trac tor and remove key from ignition Then brush off all snow from both the snow thrower and the trac tor If possible restart the tractor engine and allow it to idle for about 5 minutes This will help melt and dry up snow in hidden areas of the engine These efforts will help avoid freeze ups that would otherwise prevent easy starting and operating the next time the unit is needed OFF SEASON STORAGE To protect your snow thrower store it in an en closed dry area Prepare the snow thrower for off season storage as follows 1 Remove snow thrower from tractor 2 Hose or brush the main housing to remove all dirt and chipped paint 3 Pa
28. the snow thrower on the tractor Procedures are also in cluded for snow thrower removal REQUIRED ACCESSORIES A hitch for front mounted attachments and a front hydraulic cylinder are required to install the snow thrower on the tractor If your tractor is presently equipped with a rear cylinder it can be moved from the rear to the front However if the rear cylinder is not equipped with quick disconnect couplings you will need special fittings See your dealer if you wish to purchase any of these items INSTALLATION Before the snow thrower can be installed on your tractor it must be assembled In addition certain other items must be installed on the tractor before installation can be started Procedures for assembly of these items are provided in the Assembly section of this manual To install the assembled snow thrower proceed step by step as follows 1 Install front hitch assembly item A figure 1 with capscrews and lockwashers item B Turn front wheels to the left to install upper right hand capscrews Securely tighten cap screws on both sides of tractor frame If the snow thrower drive assembly item A figure 2 is already installed it need not b removed Drive Assembly E Cotter Pin and Flat Washers Spring Clip Belt Tensioning Assembly 2 If snow thrower drive assembly item is not installed on the hitch assembly install it at this time Attach drive assembly using
29. y only partially assembled This section tells you how to assemble the snow thrower so that it is ready to install on the tractor It also tells you how to prepare the tractor for installation of the snow thrower ASSEMBLY OF SNOW THROWER Remove the snow thrower from the shipping crate Open the plastic packages and sort out all the mounting hardware by type and size Then assem ble the snow thrower spout as follows 1 Remove spout roller item A figure 17 You wil have to remove cap from roller so a wrench can be used to hold inside capscrew while removing roller 2 Place spout in the grooves item B of the two remaining rollers Replace roller removed in step 1 placing the groove over spout lip 3 Check to see the spout is centered over the opening If not loosen and move the rollers until spout is centered Tighten the three rollers Check spout for ease of rotation by hand A Spout Roller B Grooves C Cable Roller D Loop of Cable E Clamp F End of Cable Figure 17 Spout Assembly 10 If the roller caps have not been removed remove them and fill with grease Replace the caps Wrap the ends of the cable around the cable roller item C three or four times with the looped end of cable item D to the left of clamp item E The straight end of cable item F should be on right side of clamp Point spout forward and place looped end item A figure 18 over the stud item B on rear
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