Snapper 1693755 User's Manual
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1. ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL Snow Dozer Blade amp Hitch Snow Plow Dozer Blade Mfg No Description 1693754 42 Remote Angling Snow Plow Dozer Blade Hitch Mfg No Description 1693755 Hitch for Express Series amp Regent 500 2500 Series L721 301 02 Rev 1 2001 TP 100 2353 02 AT SMA Recommended Accessories sscceceeceeseccnceneess Safety Rules amp Information General WarningS ccssssccccsseeeceeseeeeeeeeeees Operating ON SIOPES cccccceeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeees P RED Al AION sonense Operating Safeloen Features amp Controls 2cccccccsecccecscsccncncscsseceneeess General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting ccccccsseeeeeseeeeeees Engine amp Ground Speed Selection MANS DOLUNG wisszisutseiss nite aii Starting amp SltOPPIN ccccccsseecceteeeeeesseseeeese Changing Angle of the Blade 0008 DOZO IDS arire ieee SNOW Plowing TIPS c ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens SLO AGG cinia ten cencedaswencsadaioenscenieneas Maintenance amp Normal Care Schedule Schedule for Normal Care cccccecececeeeeeees Lubricate the Dozer Blade c ceceeeeeeees Recommended Accessories 2 Table of Contents POJUSUIMOGNIUS csar 7 Skid Shoe Adjustment ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Spring TENSION 2 000 ccseeecesesseneccessaseccsasseeeecesseeede 7 Lift Heigh2. 1 8 i Body 1 12 a Diameter 3 NOTES L Body These torque values are to be used for all hardware N Length excluding locknuts self tapping screws thread forming W screws sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews AA Recommended seating torque values for locknuts W a for prevailing torque locknuts use 65 of grade 5 torques N b for flange whizlock nuts and screws use 135 of grade 5 torques Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings all torque Q values must meet this specification A Wrench amp Fastener Size Guide 1 4 Bolt or Nut 5 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench 7 16 Wrench 1 2 1 2 Bolt or Nut Wrench 3 4 7 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench Bolt 5 8 Wrench Nut 11 16 3 8 Bolt or Nut Wrench 9 16 Simplicity Mfg Inc 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA Copyright 2000 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA
3. Lower the attachment set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Never operate near glass enclosures automobiles window wells dropoffs etc Do not put hands or feet near or under the dozer blade Keep clear of the dozer blade at all times Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear too much material at too fast a rate Never operate unit at high transport speeds on slip pery surfaces Use care when travelling in reverse Never operate the dozer blade 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 Do not run the engine indoors Never allow anyone in front of the unit Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls Operating the tractor and dozer require the combined use of these controls and additional controls whose operation is described in the tractor Operator s Manual Please Take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safe ty and operating instructions provided in this manual A Blade Angle Control Lever The blade angle release lever controls a spring loaded plate which locks the blade in one of three positions Use an abrupt pushing pulling motion to release the angling mechanism and move the blade left or right Push the angling lever f
4. and tighten securely The hitch assembly is now assembled to the unit and you may proceed to installation of the push bar and blade Figure 13 Installing Hitch to Front of Tractor A Hitch Bar D Tractor Brackets B Hitch Pin E Up Stop Brackets C Safety Clip 12 Figure 14 Installing Hitch to Rear Bracket A Rear Bracket G Capscrew 3 8 16 x 2 B Lift Lever Rod H Spacer 25 64 x 5 8 x 17 64 C Hairpin Clip I Spacer 13 32 x 1 x 13 16 D Washer J Nut Whizlock 3 8 16 E Hitch K Hairpin Clip F Clevis Pin Install Push Bar 1 Drive the tractor over the push bar until the rear of the push bar is positioned between the side rail exten sions on the front of the hitch 2 Stop engine remove key and set parking brake 3 See Figure 15 Align the mounting holes in the rear corners of the push bar A with the mounting holes in the hitch B and secure the push bar to the hitch with a clevis pin C and safety clip D at each cor ner 4 See Figure 16 Insert front of push bar A into pivot frame B on rear of blade Then install the pivot pin C down thru front holes in hitch and pivot frame Secure with spring clip D Initial Setup amp Assembly Figure 15 A Push Bar C Clevis Pin B Hitch D Safety Clip Not shown Figure 16 Dozer Blade Assembled and Installed C Pivot Pin D Spring Clip A Push Bar B Pivot Frame 13 Initial Setup amp Assembly Figure 17 Lif
5. in the middle notch 5 Raise the push bar and remove pin E securing the float position 2 Remove the hair pin clip and washer D Figure 24 securing the angling control rod to the clevis Disconnect the angling control rod 3 Remove the angling control rod from the support arm A 4 Remove the pivot pin C connecting the blade and pushbar Remove the blade chain to the hitch bracket 6 Lower the lift and remove the pins B securing the lift rod to the push bar and lift rod 7 Remove the pins F securing the push bar to the tractor hitch 8 Reinstall all pins for storage Install in reverse order of removal REMOVING amp Attaching Figure 25 Installing Hitch to Rear Bracket A Rear Bracket G Capscrew 3 8 16 x 2 B Lift Lever Rod H Spacer 25 64 x 5 8 x 17 64 C Hairpin Clip I Spacer 13 32 x 1 x 13 16 D Washer J Nut Whizlock 3 8 16 E Hitch K Hairpin Clip F Clevis Pin Figure 26 Lift Lever Removal A Capscrew Location Remove Removing amp Attaching Hitch 1 Remove the safety clip K Figure 25 2 Remove the spring clips C securing the rear hitch bracket A to the lift lever rod B 3 See Figure 26 Remove the caspcrew from location A Depress the lift lever release button and rotate the lever forward until the lever latch clears the mounting bracket Slide the lever and rod assembly out of the hitch bracket and mounting bracket 4 See Figure 27 Remove th
6. SHER 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 amp PLATE ASMY Pivot 12 1 DOZER BLADE ASMY 42 13 1 SCRAPER BAR 14 6 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 8 16 x 1 15 10 LOCKWASHER 3 8 16 6 NUT Hex 3 8 16 17 2 SKID SHOE 18 4 WASHER Plain 3 8 19 4 CAPSCREW 3 8 16 x 3 4 20 2 CAPSCREW 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 21 2 SPACER 1 2 ID x 3 4 OD x 5 16 LG 22 1 ROD Latch Stop Qty 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Initial Setup amp Assembly Packaged with Hitch 31 Control Rod Guide Used with Snowcabs Description LOCKNUT 1 2 13 FRAME ASMY Dozer EYEBOLT SPRING Extension CLIP Hair Pin PLATE ASMY Latch SPRING Torsion EYEBOLT 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 LOCKNUT Nylock 1 4 20 BRACKET Control Rod CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 WASHER 5 16 LOCKNUT Center 5 16 18 PIN Clevis PIN Clevis CLIP Hair Pin CLIP Safety CAPSCREW 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 BRACKET Control Rod NUT Hex Full 5 16 LOCKWASHER 5 16 Components Figure 9 Hitch Assembly Hitch Assy Rear Support Assy Washers Qty 2 Hairpin Clip Qty 2 Pin Safety Clip Qty 4 Clevis Pin 3 8 Qty 2 Rod Spring Assist Bracket Capscrew 3 8 16 x 2 Spacer 25 64 x 5 8 x 17 64 Spacer 13 32 x 1 x 13 16 Nut Whizlock 3 8 16 Lockwasher 1 2 Hex Nut 1 2 13 Capscrew 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Up
7. amp Assembly 2 Increase front tire pressure to 20 psi 138 kPa to compensate for added weight of the hitch plus bar and blade Be sure both tires have equal pressure From the front of tractor slide the hitch under the tractor so that the hitch bar is positioned at the front of the unit See Figure 13 Turn the wheels fully left and lift the front hitch bar A up onto the tractor brackets D Make sure it is fully seated into the tractor brackets Install the long hitch pin B through the bracket bot tom rear holes and up stop brackets E Secure it with the safety clip C NOTE If your tractor is not equipped with the Large Lift Lever install it at this time Follow the instructions sup plied with the kit Note that the rear bracket A Figure 14 is mounted using the lift lever rod B After installation the lift lever rod assy can be removed by pivoting the lift lever fully forward until it is parallel to the ground and sliding it out of the quadrant 5 See Figure 14 Slide the rear bracket A and wash ers D onto the lift lever shaft and secure with the hairpin clips C See Figure 14 Position the rear plate of the hitch assembly between the hanger tabs on the rear brack et and secure at the top mounting hole using the cle vis pin F and hairpin clip K See Figure 14 Install the capscrew G spacers H amp I and whizlock nut J in the lower mounting hole as shown
8. ange the angle of the blade with the attachment raised i 2 Raise the attachment lift Use an abrupt pushing pulling motion to release the angling mechanism and move the blade left or right Push the angling lever forward fully to lock the blade in the left position Pull the lever fully back to lock the blade in the right position Move the lever slowly over center to lock in the centered position Dozing Tips Determine the best dozing pattern before beginning When land contour permits it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning In very deep snow or gravel it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface Also it may be nec essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed When dozing push the dirt to the desired location then drag the blade backwards for final leveling Pack down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the leveled area Use any slight grade to your advantage doze down hill and set the blade angle so that the plowed mater ial is moving downhill as it leaves the blade IMPORTANT NOTE Refer to Tractor Operator s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor Daily Storage 1 Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure After dozing or plowing jobs are complete
9. 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 Shoe Adjustment 4 Make sure all hardware is present and secure Engine amp Ground Speed Selection Always run the engine at full throttle Set tractor speed to obtain the needed power to move the material Operate at a safe soeed depending on conditions so that you have complete control of the trac tor Rear wheel weights and chains are recommended for slippery surfaces A rear weight carrier is recommended for additional trac tion Transporting For maximum ground clearance transport the blade to and from work areas fully raised and angled straight ahead Starting amp Stopping Start the tractor engine Set engine throttle to full Raise the attachment lift and travel to the work site Set the angling control to the desired angle Lower the attachment lift and begin plowing Raise the plow before backing up Oar WA N To stop the tractor set ground speed to neutral and set the parking brake Before leaving the seat stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop A WARNING Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in your tractor Operator s Manual If tractor does not pass the test do not opera
10. d hose or brush down the blade to remove excess dirt Lightly oil all pivot points Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion General Operating Instructions Snow Plowing Tips Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning Plan the pattern so that you avoid pushing snow onto cleared areas When land contour permits it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning In very deep or heavy snow it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface Also it may be nec essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed Snow tends to freeze into solid banks when plowed off a driveway or other large area Because of this you may want to plow snow several feet past the edge of the drive to allow space for future plowing to build up If pushing snow past the edges of driveways or side walks be careful not to tear up the grass buried under snow next to the drive or sidewalk Lift the blade several inches off the ground to avoid damag ing the grass Spinning tires with tire chains can leave unsightly marks or permanent damage to asphalt or concrete driveways or sidewalks Avoid sudden stops or starts Storage Off Season Storage Remove dozer blade and hitch from the tractor Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the dozer bla
11. de Paint or lightly coat with oil any area where paint has been worn or chipped away 4 Lubricate the dozer blade Store the dozer blade and hitch in a dry place Maintenance A WARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or dozer blade only when the engine is stopped parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine 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 spills In general linkage connections and other parts that have partial rotational or sliding movement should be lubricat ed periodically with SAE 30 weight oil Avoid applying Schedule For Normal Care excessive amounts of oil since this may cause a build up of dirt around the lubricated area making subsequent lubrication more difficult to accomplish Clean debris from After each use dozer blade Lubricate dozer blade Every 10 hours or at least once a year WwW Figure 2 Lubrication Points 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 a
12. e B 2 Using the foot pedal plate B as a guide drill two 5 16 holes up through the foot pedal pad 3 Set the angling control support A Figure 22 on the foot rest pad Insert two 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 carriage bolts B through the support footrest pad footrest and foot pedal plate Secure using new lockwashers and nuts C 4 Connect the lower angling rod F Figure 23 to the dozer release lever using a hair pin clip and washer G 5 Insert the upper control rod C through the eyelet B and secure the eyelet to the support using a 1 4 20 nylock nut A NOTE It may be necessary to leave the eyelet nut A Figure 23 loose to prevent binding Figure 23 Assemble Control Rods 1 4 20 Nylock Nut Eyelet Upper Control Rod 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Capscrew 5 16 Washers Lockwashers amp Nuts Lower Control Rod Hair Pin Clip amp Washer 6 Secure the upper rod C to the lower rod F using two 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 capscrews D washers qty 4 lockwashers and nuts E NOTE Match offset to offset so the rods form a straight line QOm7mmogOW yS 15 Removing amp Attaching the Hitch amp Blade ay gp N D Ss SS idk LS Figure 24 Dozer Removal A Support Arm C Pivot Pin B Hair Pin Clip D Hair Pin Clip amp Washer E Clevis Pin F Clevis Pins REMOVAL amp INSTALLATION Removing amp Attaching Dozer Blade 1 Lower the blade Put the lift lever
13. e safety clip C and long hitch pin B from the front of the hitch Remove the hitch from the front tractor brackets Install in reverse order of removal Figure 27 Installing Hitch to Front of Tractor A Hitch Bar D Tractor Brackets B Hitch Pin E Up Stop Brackets C Safety Clip 17 Hardware Identification Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew CI cm amp Torque Specifications Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE Tolerance 20 Hardware Grade ees SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 m uw Hex Nut l l l l Size Of in bs in Ibs in Ibs S Hardware ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1 2 this is the 8 32 Nominal size meaning the inside diameter is 1 2 inch if a 8 36 second number is present it represent the threads per inch 10 24 10 32 When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1 2 16 x 2 this 4 4 20 means the Nominal size or body diameter is 1 2 inch the second number represents the threads per inch 16 in this 1 4 28 example and the final number is the body length of the 39 16 18 bolt or screw in this example 2 inches long 9 16 24 The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to 904 help you select the appropriate hardware and tools a ii 17 16 20 z Nut 1 2 1 2 13 Va a 1 2 20 Ww LS 9 16 18 AA 5 8 11 S7 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 N 1 8 9 Q Screw 1 2 x 2 7 8 14
14. ht 2000 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA TP 100 2353 02 AT SMA Safety Rules amp Information 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 A GENERAL WARNINGS A DANGER Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL Read this manual and the tractor Operators Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Never allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction Do not carry passengers Use only attachments or accessories designed for your machine See your dealer for a complete list of recommended attachments or accessories Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets Never direct discharge towards bystanders Make sure all hardware is secure and that dozer blade is in good operating condition Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in place Check that all adjustments are correct before using this unit Gasoline is highly flammable Follow all precautions listed in your tractor s operators manual Always wear eye pro
15. nt In position 2 the float position the attachment should experience negligible upward or downward pres sure Position 3 should raise the attachment approxi mately 6 above the ground NOTE Always adjust the lift height before and after adjusting the downward pressure LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the lever latch in notch 3 see Figure 7 The snowthrower should be approximately 6 off the Figure 6 Adjusting Lift Rod ground If not go to step 2 Ait eal 2 Lower the attachment and adjust the front set collar C Spring A Figure 7 to achieve the correct lift height D Rear Set Collar E Spring Clip DOWNWARD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT OVER COMPRESS THE SPRINGS In addition to providing downward pressure the springs are an elastic medium that Notch 2 Notch 3 absorbs shocks caused by bumps and cracks in ground surfaces Over compress ing the springs defeats this and may cause damage to the unit 1 Move the lever latch from notch 2 to notch 1 See Figure 7 2 The spring C Figure 6 should be slightly com pressed applying downward pressure to the snowthrower If not adjust the rear set collar D Figure 6 to achieve the desired amount of downward force Do not over compress the lift rod spring Figure 7 Lift Lever Quadrant Side View Figure 8 Ref Qty Description 1 1 ROD Control Handle Upper 2 6 NUT Hex 5 16 18 3 2 LOCKWASHER 5 16 4 4 WA
16. orward fully to lock the blade in the left position Pull the lever fully back to lock the blade in the right position Move the lever slowly past center to lock in the centered position NOTE It is easier to change the angle of the blade with the attachment raised B Attachment Lift The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the dozer blade To RAISE an attachment depress the release button on top of the lever and pull back To LOWER an attachment depress the release button and move the lever forward The back notch suspends the blade for transporting to and from the worksite The middle notch is the float position The front notch applies downward pressure on the blade See the Adjustments section for proper blade adjustment DA WY p Features amp Controls Figure 1 Control Locations A Blade Angle Control Lever B Attachment Lift TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor with the dozer blade attachment make certain you have e Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator s Manual e Become thoroughly familiar with all of the tractor controls and their operation including how to safely and properly start and stop the unit e Practice driving in an open area without doz ing to become accustomed to the unit General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting 1 Refer to the Maintenance amp Adjustments sections of this manual and perform
17. ssemblies should be lowered fully to prevent blade contact with gravel or ground When cleaning smooth hard surfaces like concrete the shoe assemblies are normally placed fully up to allow the blade to scrape the surface To adjust the skid raise the blade off the ground and block with a piece of wood Loosen the bolts B Figure 3 and move the skid shoes A up or down to desired height Tighten the bolts securely Figure 3 A Skid Shoes B Bolts Spring Tension See Figure 4 This snow plow dozer blade is spring 8 Qian A loaded so that when the blade strikes a solid object the i CG W springs will allow the blade to release as shown rather than cause damage The blade will go back to its original position after object is cleared See Figure 5 To adjust spring tension hold rear nut B and loosen front nut E Tighten rear nut B to increase spring tension or loosen to decrease tension For initial adjustment tighten nut B on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3 4 19mm of thread Tighten front nut E against rear nut B to lock adjustment in place Figure 5 Tension Springs A Eyebolt D Pivot Frame B Nut 5 16 E Nut 5 16 C Spring 7 Adjustments Lift Rod Adjustment The lift lever can be placed in one of three notches and is held in position by the lever latch See Figure 7 When the lever latch is placed in notch 1 the lift lever should be applying downward pressure on the attach me
18. stop Qty 2 roOmmoow r OVOZErAL 10 Figure 10 Bar Stop A B Bar Stop Taptite Screw 5 16 18 x 1 INITIAL SETUP amp ASSEMBLY NOTE Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed Assemble Blade 1 2 Place the blade on a flat surface 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 See Figure 11 Insert threaded end of eyebolt A through lug on blade and screw on 5 16 nut B just far enough so that it is flush with the end of the eye bolt See Figure 11 Hook the springs C into the pivot frame D Using a pliers stretch the springs to hook the opposite ends to the eyebolts A See Figure 11 Tighten the nut B on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3 4 19 mm of thread See Figure 11 Holding the first nut B with a wrench add a second nut E to each eyebolt and tighten securely against the first nut to act as a jam nut Assemble amp Install Hitch 1 See Figure 12 Assemble the spring assist bracket A to the hitch assembly E Secure with capscrew lockwasher and nut 11 Initial Setup amp Assembly Figure 11 Tension Springs A Eyebolt D Pivot Frame B Nut 5 16 E Nut 5 16 C Spring Figure 12 Spring Assist Bracket Spring Assist Bracket Capscrew 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Lockwasher 1 2 Hex Nut 1 2 13 Hitch mOoOOW gt Initial Setup
19. t Adjustment ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Downward Pressure Adjustment 06 7 Initial Setup amp Assembly Dozer COMPONENNGS cccceeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 9 Hitch Components ccccceeeeceeeeeeseeeeeaees 10 Assemble Blade ccccccccsccsseeceeeceeeseeenes 11 Assemble amp Install Hitch ccceeeseeeeeeeees 11 Stall PUSDATA 13 instal LAR ROQ oioi aa 14 Install Angling Control Rod ccceeceeeeees 15 Attaching amp Removing the Hitch amp Blade Removing amp Attaching Dozer Blade 16 Removing amp Attaching Hitch ccccceeeee 17 Hardware Identification amp Torque Specifications cceseccsseceseeensenens 18 NOTE In these instructions left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position For best performance it is recommended to use tire chains and two rear wheel weights A rear mounted weight carrier can also be added for additional traction The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs per wheel plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box For operation on slopes greater than 15 8 5 Quick Tach Weights tire chains and wheel weights are recom mended Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 Required Accessories A Lift Lever Kit is required for the models covered by this manual and must be installed as part of hitch installa tion Copyrig
20. t Rod Assembly A Set Collars C Spring B Rod Guide D Lift Rod Figure 19 Installing Lift Rod to Manual Lift Lever A Lift Rod C Spring Clip B Manual Lift Lever A Rod Guide C Spring Clip B Push Bar Figure 20 Install Lift Assist Chain A Clevis Pin D Safety Clip B Spring E 5 16 Washers C Chain Install Lift Rod 1 Assemble lift rod as shown in Figure17 4 Raise the dozer using the lift lever Support the weight of the blade using wood blocks Install the lift 2 Fi 18 t the rod guide A through the r na lat ks an a 9 assist spring as shown in Figure 20 hole in the push bar B and secure with spring clip C 5 Perform lift rod adjustment see Adjustments sec 3 See Figure 19 Connect rear of lift rod A to manual tion lift lever B and secure with spring clip C 14 Initial Setup amp Assembly Figure 21 Underside of Left Footrest Figure 22 Control Rod Support A Carriage Bolt Lockwasher amp Nut A Support B Pedal Plate B 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolts C 5 16 Lockwashers amp Nuts 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 22 with the hanging support Ref No 41 Figure 8 Mount the hanging support to the front cab cross bar 1 Remove and discard the two rear nuts lockwashers and carriage bolts A Figure 21 securing the back of the foot pedal plat
21. te the tractor See your authorized dealer Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system Use caution when plowing a snow covered area Snow can cover objects such as curbs drop offs and other obstacles Be familiar with the area you are plowing To prevent an explosion or fire never store the tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building where an ignition source is present IMPORTANT NOTE S To prevent damage to the unit always raise the dozer blade BEFORE turning or backing up A DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 which is a rise of 3 1 2 feet 106cm vertically in 10 feet 607cm horizontally Operate the unit at a slow ground speed when driving onto slope Avoid using brakes to control ground speed When operating on slopes that are greater than 15 8 5 but less than 17 6 use additional wheel weights or counterweights In addition to counterweights use extra caution when operating on slopes Drive UP and DOWN the slope never across the face use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE For additional traction tire chains and a weight box can be added Maximum weight added to tractor should not exceed 35 Ibs per wheel and 100 additional Ibs in weight box Changing Angle of the Blade See Figure 1 for location of Controls NOTE It is easier to ch
22. tection while operating and per forming adjustments to protect eyes from debris thrown by the dozer When cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit make sure all moving parts have stopped Disconnect and secure the spark plug wires and remove the key to prevent accidental starting OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS For operation on slopes greater than 15 8 5 weight box tire chains and wheel weights are recommended NEVER OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 17 6 10 PREPARATION Disengage the PTO before making any adjustments Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running Thoroughly inspect the area where the dozer is to be operated and remove all foreign objects Adjust the skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed stone surface See the Adjustments section for pro cedure A OPERATING SAFETY 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 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and remove the key Check for the cause and any damage before restart ing Before any inspection make sure all moving parts have stopped Take all possible precautions before leaving opera tor s position
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