Homelite 32" Snow Thrower User's Manual
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1. Qo C gt gt ASSEMBLY E 4 Secure rod guide support to body using the 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts 3 8 lockwashers and 3 8 16 hex nuts 1 Disconnect the return spring between PTO idler pulleys supplied insert spout control rod Into 5 out control tube and secure with 1 cotter pin Now insert spout cms Place belt around rotor drive pulley on the hitch assem f oY control rod assembly into nylon bearing on right side of j bly Position hitch assembly under tractor see photo eue body and secure with two 3 4 cotter pins Attach rod guide and nylon liner to control rod and secure to rod guide supportarm withthe hex head bolt lockwasher and hex nut see photo ROD GUIDE and _NYLON LINER Pass the belt over PTO idle pulleys through cutout in crossmember and around lower engine pulley Replace ROD GUIDE the return spring previously removed and pull forward SUPPORT all slack to left side of unit see photo 5 Lower spout over neck of discharge spout on body and line up withslot in rear ofspout neck Rotate spout until it faces forward and connect spout extension with carriage bolt hex cup washer and wing nut Position control rod tube so that cable clamp faces side of discharge spout Loop wire cable on most forward part 2 1 2 coils counter clockwise passing over the top of guide tube and secur2. I 9 SCREW hex cap 3 8 16 x 3 4 LM 09081 27 1 6 PULLEY LM 01010 96 1 7 BELT v 01082 09 1 8 WASHER flat 3 8 LM 09173 78 2 9 SPACER LM 01541 77 1 10 ARM support LM 16072 22 2 11 PIN LM 01563 06 6 12 SCREW hex eap 3 8 16 x 1 LM 09077 31 2 13 ROD lift LM 16075 61 1 14 WASHER lock 3 8 LM 09169 65 1 15 NUT hex 3 8 16 LM 09169 50 l 16 ARM push LM 16072 24 1 17 NUT hex lock 3 8 16 LM 09234 28 2 18 DEFLECTOR heat LM 01612 96 1 19 FILM shield LM 01702 52 1 DECAL safety LM 01612 47 I 20 SCREW hex cap 3 8 16 x 1 LM 09077 31 2 21 NUT hex 3 8 16 LM 09169 50 2 22 WASHER lock 3 8 LM 09169 65 2 23 SUPPORT spout adj rod LM 16075 62 1 ALWAYS FURNISH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY 72 RENS AS SELES Ey SVE SZ RR EA GULLS YO SAMUELS IONIAN LED SEEGER GER 7 77277 0 572257 i i i i i 1 i i i i i i nti traba _ _ C M ______ 24 No 0 wh No bo bo H3 a 2 F RA LA B DO CO gt CO FS OO SPOUT ASSEMBLY Description NUT hex 5 16 18 WASHER lock 5 16 WASHER cup EXTENSION spout WASHER flat 3 8 NUT wing 5 16 18 WASHER lock shakeproof 3 8 BOLT carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 SPOUT CLAMP cable CABLE NUT hex 1 4 20 WASHER lock 1 4 BEARING SCREW hex c
3. according to the type and condition of the road surface CAUTION WITH THE SNOW THROWER INSTALLED ON THE TRACTOR WEIGHT ON THE FRONT WHEELS WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED MAKING TURNING MORE DIFFICULT UNDER SOME CONDITIONS ENGINE SPEED The tractor engine should normally be operated at 3 4 to full speed when using the snow thrower Operate it at full speed when throwing deep or heavy snow Less than 3 4 speed may beused in lightsnow if a short throwing distance is desirable ENGAGING SNOW THROWER DRIVE The tractor engine should be operating at 1 2 to 3 4 throttle when the snow thrower is engaged To engage the snow thrower drive push forward and down on power take off lever CAUTION IF THE SNOW THROWER DRIVE SHOULD BEGIN TO SLIP WHILE THE POWER TAKE OFF IS ENGAGED DISENGAGE THE POWER TAKE OFF CLUTCH IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SNOW THROWER DRIVE BELT OR POWER TAKE OFF CLUTCH RAISING AND LOWERING THE SNOW THROWER The snow thrower should be raised and lowered using the tractor lift lever CONTROLLING GROUND SPEED The best ground speed will vary greatly with the type and amount of snow being thrown For most conditions one to two MPH will be a good starting speed Refer to the opera tion ehart in your tractorowner s manual for speed control settings to achieve the desired speed Firstgear is normally used for snow throwing THROWING DISTANCE The snow should be deposited beyond the surface you want to clear
4. dealer ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be purchased through your HOMELITE dealer l Four rear wheel weights 2 Two front wheel weights 3 Tire chains TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PTO NOT ENGAGED DRIVE BELT SLIPPING AUGER DOES NOT ROTATE AUGER ROTATES BUT DOES ENGINE SPEED TO LOW NOT THROW SNOW FAR e GROUND SPEED TOO FAST ENOUGH e CLOGGED DISCHARGE SPOUT SCRAPER BAR DOES NOT CLEAN DOWN TO HARD SURFACES e SKID SHOES NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED SNOW THROWER PICKS UP AND THROWS STONES SKID SHOES NOT PROPERLY WHEN USED ON GRAVEL ADJUSTED SURFACE TRACTOR DOES NOT HAVE e ADD WHEEL WEIGHTS AND SUFFICIENT TRACTION TIRE CHAINS REDUCE GROUND SPEED TRACTOR NOT STABLE ON e ADD WHEEL WEIGHTS SLOPING SURFACES CHECK FOR CORRECT TIRE INFLATION OWNER S MANUAL HOMELITE a textront DIVISION PORT CHESTER NEW YORK U S A 10573 I 19 BODY ROTOR amp DRIVE ASSEMBLY Description KEY hi pro SCREW hex cap 5 16 18 x 5 8 ROTOR DEFLECTOR NUT hex 5 16 18 WASHER lock 5 16 BODY SCREW set 5 16 18 x 5 16 KEY Woodruff 79 PULLEY drive SCREW hex cap 3 8 16 x 1 WASHER flat 3 8 SCREW hex cap 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 CLAMP support assembly BEARING needle WASHER HOUSING bearing WASHER lock 3 8 NUT hex 3 8 16 FITTIN
5. DEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS 11 PRINTED IN U S A HOMELITE a taxtranl DIVISION PORT CHESTER NEW YORK U S A 10573 E1271EZ
6. G grease Part No LM 01510 40 LM 09183 18 LM 01068 47 LM 01067 74 LM 09173 72 LM 09173 56 LM 01611 98 LM 09117 12 LM 09051 23 LM 01064 85 LM 09077 31 LM 09173 78 LM 09199 33 LM 01064 76 LM 01542 58 LM 80610 12 LM 01068 54 LM 09169 65 LM 09169 50 LM 09128 08 Qty t a LB D Ho BS F 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3l 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Description NUT flange 3 8 16 SKID BOTLT carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 SHAFT CHAIN STUD PLATE side NUT hex lock 3 8 16 GUARD chain SPROCKET rotor SCREW hex cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 CARTRIDGE bearing w setscrew FLANGE bearing NUT hex 1 4 20 WASHER lock i 4 NUT hex lock 5 16 18 SCREW hex cap 5 16 18 x 5 8 SCREW hex cap 1 4 20 x 5 8 SCRA PER body WASHER 1 2 ALWAYS FURNISH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS Part No LM 09283 52 LM 01067 47 LM 09221 10 LM 01068 51 LM 01060 58 LM 01067 71 LM 01707 54 LM 09234 28 LM 01708 65 LM 01066 53 LM 09173 97 LM 01067 32 LM 01610 69 LM 09 166 22 LM 09169 64 LM 09233 62 LM 09252 05 LM 09219 59 LM 01068 53 LM 09173 77 Qty N 2 Qo C oL HN m S H gt 00 DW Xe d MOUNTS ON AIR CLEANER HITCH ASSEMBLY No Description Part No Qty 1 PIN yoke LM 01543 05 1 2 P N quick LM 09181 96 8 3 YOKE end adjusting LM 01576 31 1 4 NUT hex 1 2 20 LM 09194 23
7. PARTS LIST amp INSTRUCTIONS HOMELITE END SNOW THROWER 1 i i z Safety E Read over carefully the owners manual for your tractor and rotary snow thrower before attempting to operate snow thrower B Do not make any adjustments repairs or service the snow thrower while engine is running B Always be surearea is clear of all bystanders before oper ating 8 Stay clear of the auger and discharge spout when the engine is running BB Be sure the snow thrower auger has stopped turning before attempting any repairs or adjustments to the snow thrower Clear the work area of any object which could possibly be picked upand thrown by snow thrower or cause damage to it Disengage the power take off and stop the engine before leaving operators position Operate the snow thrower only indaylight or good artificial light Use caution when operating on sloping surfaces When operating the snow thrower never direct the dis charge spout toward or near any bystanders or allow anyone near snow thrower when in operation CAUTION The auger may continue to rotate a few seconds after the clutch has been disengaged and the engine shut off i OF CONTENTS TABLE SAE EY ARE OUBLIE RE Ed ASSEMBLY RECETAS pau ADJUSTMENTS vex qui st es s b k s Mus _ MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING ica n ewes PARTS UIST i
8. ap 1 4 20 x 5 8 PIN cotter 3 32 x 3 4 SCREW Taptite 1 4 20 x 3 8 TUBE spout control NUT hex lock 5 16 18 GUIDE rod LINER guide SCREW hex cap 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 PIN cotter 5 32 x 1 HANDLE Part No LM 09173 72 LM 09173 56 LM 01713 79 LM 01067 60 LM 09173 78 LM 01062 29 LM 09287 10 LM 09205 62 LM 01067 62 LM 01713 82 LM 01713 62 LM 09166 22 LM 09169 64 LM 01064 91 LM 09077 27 LM 09184 47 1 M 09274 28 LM 01068 09 LM 09233 62 LM 01520 50 LM 01211 75 LM 09199 33 LM 09184 55 LM 01066 06 Qty DO PO RP DO DO P rng OD B D eH Pee ALWAYS FURNISH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS j NUMERICAL PARTS LIST Part No Description Qty Part No Description Qty LM 01010 96 Pulley idler LM 09128 08 Fitting grease 1 LM 01060 58 Chain w conn link LM 09181 96 Pin quick 8 LM 01064 76 Clamp support LM 16072 22 Arm Assembly support 2 LM 01064 85 Pulley drive LM 16072 24 Arm Assembly push 1 LM 01064 91 Bearing LM 16075 61 Rod lift 1 LM 01066 06 Handle Assembly LM 16075 62 Support spout adj rod 1 LM 01066 53 Sprocket rotor FASTENING PARTS LM 01067 32 Bearing Cartridge LM 01062 29 Nut wing 5 16 18 2 LM 01067 47 Skid LM 01713 79 Washer cup 1 LM 01067 60 Extension spout LM 09077 27 1 4 20 x 5 8 2 LM 01067 62 Spout Assembly LM 09077 31 3 8 16 x 1 5 LM 01067 71 Stud LM 09081 27 3 8 16 x 3 4 i LM 01067 74 Deflector LM 09117 12 5 16 18 x 5 16 2 LM 01068 09 T
9. ce of the skid shoes so they are level or slightly maximum of 1 8 higher in the front and tighten nuts securely Both skid shoes should be posi tioned the same The snow thrower will now be supported on the skid shoes so the scraper bar can skim the snow from the surface without picking up and throwing stones Hard Surface Use Adjustment Loosen the two skid shoe mounting nuts and rest the snow thrower on a hard level surface The snow thrower should now be supported by the tractor and the skid shoes with the scraper bar resting on the ground surface Tighten the nuts on both skid shoes taking care that their position doesn t change while the nuts are tightened The full width scraper bar on your snow thrower will now get down to the ground surface and scrape it clean m OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND SNOW THROWER Determining Snow Removal Pattern Before beginning to remove snow from any area the opera tor should determine the best snow removal pattern The size Shape terrain and obstructions of the area to be cleared should be considered Usually it is best to drive back and forth the long direction of the area to minimize turning CAUTION ALWAYSRAISE THESNOW THROWER BEFORE TURNING OR BACKING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO IT 5 By eee TENY TRANSPORTING THE SNOW THROWER Transport the snow thrower in the raised position with the power take off control in the disengaged position Ground speed should be adjusted
10. e Select the proper gear or transmission speed control lever setting to give the speeds suggested under Controlling Ground Speed Drive the tractor and snow thrower slowly into the snow When you have come to the end of a pass raise the snow thrower and turn the tractor around to make the next pass along side of the cleared area Allow about 2 of overlap into the cleared area Lower the snow thrower rotate the chuteso the snow stream goes downwind and engage the tractor drive for the second pass Repeat these steps until the area is cleared HEAVY DEEP SNOW With very dense snow or snow deeper than the center of the auger a different method is necessary First Pass Lower the deflector about 1 2 way and runthe engine at full speed Raise the snow thrower until the top of the auger housing is above the top of the snow whenever possible Engage the tractor drive gently drive slowly through the snow Readjust the deflector if necessary to obtain the desired throwing distance Remember to stop the engine before adjusting the deflector At the end of the pass turn around as described under light snow except go over the same path with the snow thrower in the lowered position In some cases it may be better to back up every few feet and clear the snow down to the ground surface so the tractor tires are not running in deep snow Subsequent Passes Use the same procedure as for light snow but substantially increase the overla
11. e to stud on spout Coil 2 1 2 times on rear of tube clock wise passing under tube tospout and secure with special cup washer lockwasher and hex nut See photo 2 Secure hitch to tractor using clevis pins and quick pins Be sure to mount rear of hitch to the rear most holes in the hitch support brackets Check to insure support arm assembly is mounted in the foward holes in hitch assem bly see photo e NOTE HOOD REMOVED FOR 2 225 em 3 Attach skidshoes to bodyusing the 3 8 16 x 3 4 carriage PHOTOGRAPHIC PURPOSES bolts 3 8 flat washers 3 8 lockwashers and 3 8 full hex nuts 6 Position the snow thrower in front of the tractor lining up hitch with mounting holes in body and secure with clevis pin and quick pin see photo 7 Place lift control handle in forward most position In sert lift rod into upper hole on lift control and secure with quick pin Loosen the lock nut and adjust clevis to line up with mounting hole in rod guide support Secure with clevis pin and quick pin and tighten locknut see BELT ADJUSTMENT The lower pulley on the hitch assembly may be moved for ward or backward in the slotted hole for belt adjustment purposes Adjust this pulley sothere is sufficient beltslack for proper idling of the snow thrower Once proper belt slack for idling has been obtained PTO Spring must be checked and adjusted to give the proper belt tension durin
12. g operation Proceed as follows 1 Engage the PTO lever 2 Measure distance from the set collar to the rod guide assembly There should be 1 2 spacing between these points See Figure It may be necessary to adjust the set collar to obtain the 1 2 Be sure to disengage PTO lever first Loosen the set screw on the collar and reposition the rod in the collar Engage PTO lever and check again Repeat this procedure until the 1 2 is obtained OPERATION CHUTE DEFLECTOR POSITION The chute deflector can be adjusted by loosening the wing nuts and moving the deflector or down Be sure to tighten both wing nuts after positioning the deflector The chute deflector position supplements the engine speed control to control throwing distance The highest position provides the greatest throwing distance Most snow moving can be done with the deflector all the way up by using the engine speed lever to control the throwing distance Hold the rear of the deflector down while tightening the wing nuts to make sure all of the snow goes o t the chute SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT Gravel Surface Use Adjustment The two skid shoes located on each side of the snow thrower housing should be lowered all the way down when operating ona gravel surface To adjust the skid shoes raise the snow thrower housing a couple of inches off the ground Loosen the two nuts and drop the skid shoes to the lowered position Set the bottom surfa
13. if at all possible Start with the deflector all the way up and adjust engine speed so that the thrown snow is deposited just beyond the far side of the area to be cleared If the snow is only a couple of inches deep it may be nec essary to go over the ground quite rapidly to feed snow into the auger In this situation the deflector should be lowered and the engine speed increased CAUTION STOP THE ENGINE AND PLACE PTOIN NEUTRAL WHILE CHANGING THE DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT THROWING DIRECTION The spout control handle is used to rotate the snow thrower spout to the left and right to control the throwing direction Whenever possible begin snow removal on the upwind side of the sidewalk or driveway so itis not necessary to blow snow over an area already cleared The chute should be rotated to discharge the snow downwind not into it Always adjust the spout and extension so that you are well out of the path of the snow stream CAUTION CONSTANT INHALATION OF COLD WET VAPOR IS EX TREMELY DANGEROUS ON WINDY DAYS HAVE YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH COVERED UNLESS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SNOW CAB MOVING THE SNOW Light Snow Snow up to 8 deep can usually be cleared in one pass the full width of the machine Face the snow thrower into the snow set the throttle at 1 2 speed or more and engage the tractor power take off completely When the auger drive is fully engaged readjust the engine speed as described under Throwing Distanc
14. p into the cleared area In other words take a narrower slice of snow tban the width of the auger housing Judge how wide a slice to take by watching the snow stream It should continue to flow freely from the chute If it does not slow the tractor ground speed or 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 FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE AUGER OR PLUGGED CHUTE If the auger stalls or the chute plugs disengage the tractor power take off control immediately Stop the engine set the parking brake and remove the foreign object or clear the spout Always stop the engine before working near or on the auger or spout STORING THE SNOW THROWER After the cleuring job is finished the tractor should be trunsported to a sheltered area When transporting the snow thrower always disengage the power take off and lift the snow thrower to the raised position Place the transmission and power take off control in the neutral po sition and run the engine at slow speed for 5 minutes to melt and dry up the snow in hidden areas to prevent icing MAINTENANCE After Each Use With the engine stopped and the PTO Neutral inspect the snow thrower for loose or missing bolts pins and worn ordamaged parts Check fo
15. r any buildup of ice in the thrower housing and around pulleys which may cause damage when unit is started Make any necessary repairs before using the snow thrower again Every 15 Hours of Operation There is one grease fitting located onthe cross shaft Wipe off fitting and lubricate with a general purpose automotive type grease Apply a coating of grease on the chain every 15 hours of operation Anoccasionalapplication of light motor oil should be applied on all moving parts NOTE Do not get oil or grease on belts or pulleys Once Each Year Once each year or more often if the snow thrower is used commercially the drive chain should be inspected for wear and adjustment Proceed as follows 1l Remove the two hex nuts and drive chain cover HE pom gt OCK WASHERS 2 Inspect the chain for wear and excessive slack Replace if worn To Adjust Chain 1 Loosen the rear stud on the chain side plate 2 Pull back onthe crosspiece until allslack is taken out of the chain 3 Tighten stud and replace chain guard To remove and replace chain loosen rear stud and push for on crosspieceuntil chain can be removed from smaller Sprocket Install new chain and follow procedures for adjust ing chain ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts required for maintenance services or repair work should be purchased from your HOMELITE dealer When ordering parts always furnish model and serial number to
16. ube Assembly LM 09166 22 Nut 1 4 20 8 LM 01068 47 Rotor Assembly LM 09169 50 Nut 3 8 16 10 LM 01068 51 Shaft Assembly LM 09169 64 Washer lock 1 4 8 LM 01068 53 Seraper body LM 09169 65 Washer lock 3 8 10 a a Rm E RK a 9m LM 01068 54 Housing bearing LM 09173 56 Washer lock 5 16 13 LM 01082 09 Belt V LM 09173 72 Nut 5 16 18 13 LM 01211 75 Liner guide LM 09173 77 Washer flat 1 4 2 LM 01510 40 Key hi pro LM 09173 78 Washer fiat 3 8 8 LM 01520 50 Guide rod LM 09173 97 5 16 18 x 3 4 6 LM 01541 77 Spacer LM 09184 47 Pin cotter 3 32 x 3 A 2 LM 01542 58 Bearing needle LM 09184 55 Pin cotter 5 32 x 1 1 LM 01543 05 LM 09193 18 5 16 18 x 5 8 4 LM 01563 06 Pin rd hd 3 8x 1 1 2 LM 09194 23 Nut hex 1 2 20 i LM 01576 31 Yoke rod end LM 09199 33 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 3 LM 01610 69 Flange bearing LM 09205 62 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 LM 01611 98 Body Assembly LM 09219 59 1 4 20 x 5 8 6 LM 01612 47 Decal safety LM 09221 10 Bolt 3 8 16 3 4 4 LM 01612 96 Deflector heat LM 09233 62 Nut hex 5 16 18 8 LM 01702 52 Film shield LM 09234 28 Nut hex 3 8 16 4 LM 01707 54 Plate side LM 09252 05 5 16 18 x 5 8 2 LM 01708 65 Guard chain LM 09274 28 1 4 20 x 3 8 l LM 01713 62 Cable Assembly LM 09283 52 Nut flange 3 8 16 2 LM 01713 82 Clamp LM 09287 10 Washer lock 3 8 25 LM 09051 23 Key Woodruff 9 LM 80610 12 Washer 7 ALWAYS FURNISH MO
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