Craftsman Agri-Fab 50" Snow Thrower Attachment w/ Electric Lift Owner's Manual
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1. a V w X Y Z aja zo 7 d Tp UD amp am 44695 43003 43082 43015 42210 47810 47572 47598 NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE b 46959 27809 27810 47134 43055 _ KK Il JJ HH 5 S 43038 42842 23727 25780 PP _ NN oo a Ty D 47788 HA23761 42995 IMPORTANT Not all items supplied in the hardware bags will be needed for your particular tractor Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit DO NOT DISCARD the two spare shear bolts G and 5 16 nylock nuts Y Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 20 REF QTY DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U N BNMNNANNNNODOA AD k co hp AO Hex Bolt 3 8 x 3 1 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Thread Forming Shear Bolt spare parts Shoulder Bolt Hex Head Shoulder Bolt Round Head Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Washer 1 2 x 1 Washer 1 4 Washer 5 16 Extra washers included Washer 3 8 Standard Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 Bowed Washer Lock Washer 3 8 NMA FANNAANWWARSENNN N Hex Lock Nut 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 Nylock Jam Nut 3 8 Nylock Nut 5 16 2 spare parts Flanged Nut 3 8 Fl2. Clogged discharge chute 1 Tractor ground speed too fast 2 Tractor throttle set too low 3 Snow too deep 4 Snow melts during contact with the snow thrower Use lower tractor gear Increase to full throttle Raise the snow thrower Allow snow thrower to cool to outdoor temperature before using Snow thrower stalls tractor engine 1 Object jammed in spiral auger Stop engine disengage the snow thrower clutch and clear the auger Increase to full throttle and decrease ground speed 2 Hard or heavy snow Front wheels slide instead of steering Not enough traction at front wheels Increase scraper plate clearance by lowering skid shoes Snow thrower rides up over snow 1 Tractor ground speed too fast 2 Bottom snow is icy or hard packed Reduce ground speed 2 Lower the skid shoes so that front of skid shoe is lower than the rear 21 PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 04911 50 SNOW THROWER 22 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 04911 50 SNOW THROWER REF PART NO Gr ___DESCRIFTION Chute Upper 44950 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 Chute Lower 47630 Bolt Self Tap 5 16 x 3 4 Chute Adapter 43182 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Chute Keeper 43840 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Chute Spacer 43085 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bracket Cable 42849 Bolt Shear 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Guide Cable 44326 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Bracket Chute Anti rotation 43080 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Chute R
3. the following checklist to help ensure that you will obtain the best performance from your snow thrower e Make sure all assembly instructions have been completed with all bolts and nuts properly tightened e Make sure the correct drive belt was installed e Make sure the drive belt and auger belt are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers e Check discharge chute for proper rotation e Check operation of tilt control for upper chute e Verify that the snow thrower raises and lowers properly e Check skid shoe adjustment Refer to the Service and Adjustments section OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations TOGGLE SWITCH UPPER CHUTE SCRAPER PLATE SPIRAL AUGERS R H amp L H CHUTE TILT HANDLE 2 CRANK ROD SKID SHOE CHUTE TILT HANDLE Pivots the Upper Chute up or down to control the angle and distance of discharge CRANK ROD Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to control the direction of discharge TOGGLE SWITCH Used to raise or lower the snow thrower to transport or operating position UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE Controls direction and height of snow discharge BEFORE STARTING Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all instructions have been properly completed
4. Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 Spacer Spacer Pivot Washer 3 8 Spring Chain Pin Hair Cotter 3 32 Spacer Washer 1 4 Pin Hair Cotter 4 1 8 Pin Hair Cotter 5 64 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 Spacer Spring Spring Torsion Spacer Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Lg Pulley Flat 3 5 8 Cable Bracket Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Lock Washer 1 4 Rear Pulley Frame Bracket YNO war k 4 N Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Lock Washer 5 16 Washer 5 16 Std Wrt Frame Clutch and Pulley 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 8 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 2 26 SLOPE GUIDE Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and snow thrower Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual GA OKO GEORGE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE p WNE ae ae aan A POWER POLE z ll ENEN EEEE A CORNER OF A BUILDING I I A OR A FENCE POST CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND SNOW THROWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES BE SURE OF YOUR TRACTOR S TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A SLOPE 27 2012 Agri Fab Inc SpeedEP ar 4 the fastest way to purchase parts Nww speed
5. l NUT LEFT SIDE VIEW L H HANGER BRACKET STEP 10 SEE FIGURE 8 FIGURE 8 Remove the bracket if present from the hole directly behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of the tractor frame Store the bracket and bolt Attach the R H Hanger Bracket to the hole using a 5 16 x 3 4 self threading bolt Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is 9 1 2 to the rear of the bolt you just installed Secure it with a 3 8 flange nut on the inside of the frame 5 16 x 3 4 SELF THREADING BOLT RIGHT END OF R H HANGER BRAKE ROD BRACKET SHOULDER 3 8 FLANGED NUT RIGHT SIDE VIEW THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH If your tractor has an electric attachment clutch go to step 18 on page 12 STEP 11 SEE FIGURE 9 e Attach the cable bracket to the double hole in the clutch idler assembly as shown using a 5 16 x 3 4 carriage bolt and a 5 16 nylock nut Place the bolt in the front hole of the bracket and in the end of the hole closest to the pulley Do not tighten yet 5 16 x 3 4 CARRIAGE BOLT CABLE BRACKET 5 16 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 9 STEP 12 SEE FIGURE 10 e Attach the pulley long end of hub facing down and the 3 8 spacer to the clutch idler assembly Use a 3 8 x 3 1 4 hex bolt a 3 8 washer a 3 8 lock washer and a 3 8 hex lock nut e Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and attach the end link to the spring
6. clip that is attached to the left side ca PIN Ai NYEON HE of the tractor frame underneath the footrest Open use this hole the clip and remove the mower clutch cable Do not L H HANGER remove the clip from the tractor frame The cable BRACKET reattaches to the clip when using the mower deck e Move the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel to the disengaged position e Place the clutch idler assembly on the floor on the left side of the tractor e Attach the tractor s mower clutch cable to the cable bracket on the clutch idler assembly Secure the cable housing guide groove down to the cable bracket using the original collar and retainer spring e Place a 1 4 spacer on the welded pin on the idler arm Hook the end of the clutch cable spring over the pin and secure it with a 1 4 washer and a 5 64 hair cotter pin e Align cable bracket with welded pin and tighten the nut assembled in step 11 FIGURE 14 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE 5 64 HAIR Ss COTTER PIN STEP 17 SEE FIGURE 15 1 4 WASHER Z e Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley routing it through the engine pulley belt keepers HINT You may need to remove the belt from the large pulley on the clutch idler assembly in order to assemble it onto the engine pulley When re assembling the belt onto the large pulley be sure the belt is between the large pulley and the hex bolt next to it e Goto step 24 on page 14 TRACTOR S CL
7. idler arm on the bottom of the clutch idler assembly Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch idler assembly and from the spiral auger housing Install new belt over top of large auger drive pulley and under the two side idler pulleys Twist the belt 1 4 turn to seat the V of the belt in the groove of each idler pulley Refer to figure 29 on page 16 Assemble the belt onto the clutch idler assembly DJUSTING SKID SHOES The skid shoes regulate the distance between the scraper plate and the plowing surface When removing snow from a gravel driveway or and uneven surface keep the scraper plate as high above the surface as possible to prevent possible damage to the spiral auger On a blacktop or concrete surface keep the scraper plate as close to the surface as possible To adjust the skid shoes raise the snow thrower off the ground and place a block under each end of the scraper plate Loosen the six hex nuts securing the skid shoes to the housing Adjust the skid shoes up or down and retighten the nuts securely Adjust both skid shoes to the same height to keep the housing and the scraper plate level See figure 33 FIGURE 33 SPIRAL AUGERS The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and nylock nuts The bolts are designed to shear if an object or ice jams the augers If the augers will not turn check to see if the shear bolts have sheared See figure 34 Two replacement shear bolts and nylock nut
8. side of the tractor frame insert a 3 8 x 1 carriage bolt and a 5 16 x 1 carriage bolt through the holes shown e Install a 1 2 x 1 1 2 washer onto each bolt unless there is an engine mounting plate present depicted with dotted lines If there is a plate do not install a washer on the 3 8 bolt inserted through the plate 1 2 x 1 1 2 WASHER 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 8 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT FIGURE 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP 3 SEE FIGURE 3 ATTACHING WIRING TO TRACTOR FRAME e install a hex head shoulder bolt a 3 8 washer and a 3 8 flanged lock nut in the R H and L H Side Plates STEP 5 SEE FIGURE 5 m e Remove the two screws in the right side of the plastic dash housing e Install the cable clip onto the rocker switch wiring Attach the switch mounting assembly and clip to the EH SIDE PEATE sae side of the plastic dash housing using the two screws STEP 6 SEE FIGURE 5 FRONT MOUNTED BATTERY ONLY e Position the wire harness relay box against the front of the battery tray on the right hand side Attach it to the slot in the top of the battery tray using a plastic tie e Connect the long black wire on the wire harness to the negative post on the battery Connect the red wire with circuit breaker to the positive post on the battery 3 8 WASHER a e Connect the short red black and green wires to the wi ata three wires of the switch mounting assembly joining together like colored wires R H SIDE PL
9. tractor frame Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R H and L H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1 8 hairpin cotters PIVOT LOCK PIN L H HANGER a _ 1 8 HAIRPIN aj COTTER _ l p FIGURE 20 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE STEP 23 SEE FIGURE 21 e Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley You may need to remove the belt from the large pulley on the clutch idler assembly in order to assemble it onto the engine pulley When re assembling the belt onto the large pulley be sure the belt is between the large pulley and the hex bolt next to it e Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side tensioning chain out as far as the 3 32 hairpin cotter that was installed in the chain in step 19 will allow Secure the chain in this position by inserting a 1 8 hairpin cotter through the chain NOTE To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock pin Refer to figure 30 on page 16 e Go to step 24 on page 14 LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR HEX BOLTS TENSIONING CHAIN Pk FLAT IDLER ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY FIGURE 21 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH 13 STEP 24 SEE FIGURE 22 FIGURE 22 Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank rod to the crank rod support tube Assemble the crank rod support tube to the bracket on the left side of the discharge hous
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11. ATE SHOULDER BOLT FIGURE 3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW SWITCH ASSEMBLY STEP 4 SEE FIGURE 4 e Place the R H Side Plate onto the bolts you inserted into the tractor frame Install three 3 8 flanged lock nuts and one 5 16 nylock nut onto the bolts Tighten e Repeat for the L H Side Plate CABLE CLIP 7 HINT To help prevent the carriage bolts from spinning push against the head of the bolt while tightening to keep ORIGINAL the square neck of the bolt seated in the square hole SCREWS ATTACH RELAY BOX TO SLOT WIRE HARNESS ATTACHES HERE IN STEP 8 3 8 FLANGED LOCK NUT FIGURE 5 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP 7 REAR MOUNTED BATTERY ONLY e Mount the wire harness relay box in front of the 5 16 NYLOCK solenoid on the right hand side of the gas tank NUT attaching it with a plastic tie e Attach the long black wire of the wire harness under w the head of the screw that fastens down the right hand side of the gas tank e Attach the red wire with circuit breaker to the rear FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW solenoid terminal where the battery cable is attached e Connect the short red black and green wires to the three wires of the switch mounting assembly joining together like colored wires STEP 8 SEE FIGURES 6a and 6b FIGURE 6a FIGURE 6b Route the end of the wire harness with the green and black wires around behind the tractor s wiring and then forward along the right side of the tractor Install a clamp
12. Agriefah OWNERS MANUAL Model No 45 04911 CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 50 SNOW THROWER e Safety e Assembly e Operation e Maintenance e Parts k el Want more information or assembly tips i Scan with free ShowUHow Mobile App EJ available at iTunes Store or Google Play SpeedEP ali 4 the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41656 08 21 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSORIES andsid dn eae 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 1111 20 SARE IY RULES toi atid Z tienen aes 3 STORAGE owada aac EEC cease TEE 21 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART 1 11 2 2 4 5 TROUBLESHOOTING z oarwoea oe w a 21 CARTON CONTENT Scris urcenia 6 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION 22 24 26 ASSEMBLY situa datek dd nada 7 REPAIR PARTSLIST aaa wt hai 23 25 26 OPERATION swoi salta wi EA OE A 18 SLOPE GUIDE zagad ai a alk t Fo Elst 27 MAINTENANCE wora azot oo das 19 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE BACK COVER IMPORTANT Rear wheel weights and tire chains are required to provide extra traction and stability when using this snow thrower attachment These items are available where you purchased your tractor WHEEL WEIGHTS TIRE CHAINS A SAFETY snow thrower A Read and understand the operating instructions before using Keep the area of op
13. G CHAIN upper idler arm 3 32 HAIRPIN 4x COTTER IN 5th LINK TENSIONING CHAIN lower idler arm FIGURE 17 12 STEP 20 SEE FIGURE 18 e Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 nylock nuts e Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts four 5 16 washers and two 5 16 nylock nuts 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT HEX BOLT 5 16 WASHER 5 16 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 18 STEP 21 SEE FIGURE 19 e Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Use the shorter 55 drive belt 46989 on tractors with electric clutches e Turn the clutch idler assembly right side up Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley Install the drive belt between the hex bolt and the flat idler pulley Retighten the hex bolt Loop the belt around the large V pulley placing it between the V pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley HEX BOLTS FLAT IDLER PULLEY 46989 DRIVE BELT FIGURE 19 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your tractor Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure STEP 22 SEE FIGURE 20 e Attach the clutch idler assembly to the tractor frame Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the
14. P 29 SEE FIGURE 27 e Connect the terminals of the wire harness attached to the tractor with the wire terminals of the limit switches on the snow thrower WIRE HARNESS TERMINALS LIMIT SWITCH TERMINALS FIGURE 27 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP 30 SEE FIGURE 28 e Place the end of the winch cable onto the lift link Place a 1 2 washer onto the link and install a 5 64 hairpin cotter HINT Push on the lift stop plate to rotate the lift link into better position to install the winch cable ers 5 64 HAIRPIN COTTER LIFT LINK 1 2 WASHER PUSH HERE s FIGURE 28 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH STEP 31 SEE FIGURE 29 e Check to make sure the auger belt is still properly seated around the snow thrower s auger pulley and idler pulleys AUGER PULLEY TWIST TWIST 1 4 TURN 1 4 TURN IDLER IDLER PULLEY PULLEY FIGURE 29 INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT STEP 32 SEE FIGURE 30 e Start with the snow thrower lowered to the ground e Swing the idler arm over to the L H side of the tractor e Place the auger belt around the rear V pulley and between the two idler arm pulleys The V side of the belt must be seated in the grooves of the V pulleys HINT If the belt is too tight to assemble try temporarily releasing the spring tension on the upper drive belt and then turning the rear pulley while rolling the a
15. SNONP lt LROWON iii RPDN PPP PP lt W PP PP PP R R Knob Crank Palnut 3 8 Washer 3 8 Assembly Chute Crank Rod Handle Chute Tilt Knob Assembly Chute Tilt Bracket Guide Cable Cable Chute Control with Clip Cable Chute Control Nut Hex Lock 5 16 18 Washer 5 16 Plate Mounting L H Plate Mounting R H Washer 1 59 x 1 032 x 060 Hanger Bracket Assembly L H Hanger Bracket Assembly R H Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Self Thd Tie Nylon Shoulder Bolt Round Head Nut Flanged Lock 3 8 16 Nut Nylock Hex 5 16 18 Washer 1 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Bolt Shoulder Washer Bowed Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Washer 343 x 1 5 x 059 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Pin Pivot Lock Wire Harness Wire Harness Extension Switch Mounting Assembly Cable Clip Nut Flanged Lock 5 16 18 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Clamp Nut Jam Nylock 3 8 16 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 04911 50 SNOW THROWER 7 Idler Arm Assembly Spacer Pivot Idler Bracket Assembly Hex Nut 3 8 16 Pulley V Type 9 Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 Pulley V Type 5 1 2 Shaft Spacer Spacer Lock Washer 3 8 Key Bearing Ball Housing Bearing Hex Nut 5 16 18 Nylock Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 Washer Front Pulley Frame Bracket Belt V Type Drive 55 Belt V Type Drive 56 Belt V Type Auger Pulley V Type 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 1 2
16. UTCH CABLE CABLE BRACKET HEX BOLT _ LEFT SIDE ee OF TRACTOR FIGURE 13 ATTACH CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY TO TRACTOR STEP 16 SEE FIGURE 14 e Attach the clutch idler assembly to the tractor frame Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the tractor frame Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R H and L H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1 8 hairpin cotters i p e Loosely attach the mower clutch cable to the left side z ENGINE of the tractor frame with a nylon tie Do not pull the ENGINE PULLEY See nylon tie completely tight The cable may need to be _ PULLEY BELT KEEPERS removed from the nylon tie when using the mower deck FIGURE 15 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH 11 THIS SECTION IS FOR TRACTORS WITH AN ELECTRIC ATTACHMENT CLUTCH STEP 18 SEE FIGURE 16 e Turn the clutch idler assembly upside down e Hook the spring onto the end of the bolt that extends through the nut on the bottom of the upper idler arm Install a 3 8 hex lock nut onto the bolt leaving enough space for the spring to pivot SPRING 3 8 HEX LOCK NUT FIGURE 16 BOTTOM VIEW STEP 19 SEE FIGURE 17 e Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms e Install a 3 32 hairpin cotter in the chain attached to the upper idler arm placing it in the fifth link from the spring TENSIONIN
17. anged Nut 1 4 Spring Chute Keeper Chute Spacer Hairpin Cotter 5 64 Hairpin Cotter 3 32 Hairpin Cotter Lock Pin Clevis Pin 1 2 x 7 8 Spacer 1 4 Spacer 3 8 Chain Tensioning Tail Reflector Nylon Tie Cable Clip Clamp CARTON CONTENTS 1 Housing Assembly 11 Clutch Idler Assembly 2 Chute Crank Rod Assembly 12 Cable Bracket 3 Support Tube Crank Rod 13 L H Hanger Bracket 4 Winch Assembly 14 R H Hanger Bracket 5 Anti rotation Bracket 15 Pulley 6 Front Pulley Frame Bracket 2 16 Chute and Control Cable Assembly 7 Rear Pulley Frame Bracket 2 17 Right Hand Side Plate 8 V Belt Drive 56 48138 18 Left Hand Side Plate 9 V Belt Drive 55 46989 19 Switch Mounting Assembly 10 V Belt Auger Attached to Housing Assembly 20 Wire Harness ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 7 16 Wrenches 1 2 Wrenches 9 16 Wrenches 3 4 Wrenches Screw Driver 2 2 2 2 1 1 Knife REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON e Remove all loose parts parts bags and hardware bags from the carton Lay out and identify parts and hardware using the illustrations on pages 4 5 and 6 IMPORTANT Not all items supplied in the hardware bag will be needed for your particular tractor Unneeded items may be discarded after you have completed assembly and checked operation of unit DO NOT DISCARD the two spare s
18. ated stopping and starting of forward motion CAUTION Do not operate the snow thrower without rear wheel weights attached to the tractor to provide extra traction and stability e In extremely deep snow raise the snow thrower up to the transport position to remove the top layer of snow Drive forward only until the front tires reach the uncleared bottom layer of snow Stop and allow the snow to clear out of the spiral auger Back up and then lower the snow thrower to the ground Drive the tractor forward until the snow again becomes too deep Repeating this process into and out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest of snow piles e If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or jammed with a foreign object disengage the snow thrower immediately and shut off the tractor engine Use a wooden stick to unclog the snow thrower before resuming operation As OPERATING TIPS e Discharge snow down wind whenever possible e To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature before using it A light coat of wax may also be applied to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and discharge chute e Use tire chains to improve traction e Use rear wheel weights to improve traction e Before the first snowfall remove all stones sticks and other objects which could become hidden by the snow Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility e Overlap each pass sli
19. e Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain adequate ground clearance between the snow thrower and the type of surface to be cleared Refer to the Service and Adjustments section e Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil for winter operation SAE 5W 30 Refer to tractor owner s manual HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER e The tractor should be sitting with the engine running at full throttle Move the attachment clutch to the engaged position starting the snow thrower before the tractor clutch is engaged HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER e To stop the snow thrower disengage the tractor s attachment clutch lever for manual clutches or the clutch switch for electric clutches Refer to your tractor owner s manual SCRAPER PLATE Replaceable plate that absorbs wear and impact from contact with ground SKID SHOE Controls amount of clearance between the scraper plate and the ground SPIRAL AUGER R H 8 L H Feed snow to the impeller fan at the center of the housing HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER A CONTROLLING SNOW DISCHARGE e To control the direction snow is thrown the discharge chute has 180 degrees of rotation Turn the crank rod to rotate the chute to the right or the left CAUTION Never direct discharge towards bystanders or windows Do not allow anyone in front of unit e To control the distance snow is thrown the upper section of the discharge chute pivots up and down Push forward on the chute tilt ha
20. einforcement 41576 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Spiral Assembly L H 48106 Bolt Shoulder Spiral Assembly R H 41622 Screw 1 4 14 x 5 8 Housing Bearing 47189 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Nylock Bearing Flange 47598 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 Flanged Washer 785 x 1 57 x 057 47810 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Nylock Bearing Split 3 4 HA21362 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Nylock Shaft Auger Gearbox 43088 Washer 1 4 Gear Assembly 43081 Washer 5 16 Std Wrt Center Brace Gearbox 48015 Washer Nylon Impeller Assembly 43070 Washer 3 8 Housing Assembly 42828 Washer Skid Shoe 43086 Lock Washer 5 16 Scraper Plate 43003 Washer Lock 3 8 Cover Belt 42846 Bushing Bracket Idler 42850 Spacer Bracket Down Stop 41625 Spiral Pin 1 4 x 1 1 2 Lg Pulley V Type 4 HA20185 61 Woodruff Key Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 42836 Cable Chute Control With Clip Pulley V Type 42835 Cable Chute Control Flange Bearing 43064 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Bearing Ball 41656 Owner s Manual Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 O NOO EO NP a O DD O A 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 6 23 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 04911 50 SNOW THROWER 24 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 04911 50 SNOW THROWER REF PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION O NOOIRO DND 67620 41616 41614 42842 41615 43262 47134 142 43093 R19171616 43350 42939 27753 27752 68087 24311 47599 43086 24807 2773
21. enclosures automobiles window wells drop offs etc without proper adjustment of the snow thrower discharge angle Never run the snow thrower into snow at high speeds Do not overload the snow thrower capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speed on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing up Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or operating near roadways Disengage power to the snow thrower when transporting or when not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS ATTENTION The hardware bags may contain some bolts and nuts which do not appear on this page or the following page Those bolts and nuts will not be needed for the assembly of your snow thrower SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE TT nun Cn Q ame aes Ea D C E E gt Nas 7 oe 47630 yt pears m 43063 43661 __ EE 7 43768 42849 gt a EE 43080 49933 43350 44326 46938 43682 44215 O 0 0 i R19171616 43088 43081 43070 R19172410 AA
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23. eration clear of all persons especially small children and pets Thoroughly inspect the area to be cleared and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the 184045 4 199682 199683 Do not place hands near rotating parts Keep clear of the Do not place feet near rotating parts discharge opening at all times e Never allow children to operate the equipment e Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction e Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine e Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments e Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and improve footing on slippery surfaces e Check fuel before starting the engine Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot Do not fill the fuel tank indoors Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel e Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to clear the type surface it will be used on e Do not use the snow thrower without wheel weights attached to the tractor e Never make any adjustments while the engine is running e Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during operation or while performing adjustment or repair e Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts Keep clear of t
24. ghtly to assure complete snow removal DANGER Shut off engine and disengage snow thrower before unclogging discharge chute Unclog using a wooden stick not your hands MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service a al Check scraper and shoes forwear X x Cleaning Lubrication Section LUBRICATION e Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower e Oil the pivot points of the two idler arms on the clutch idler assembly e Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the discharge chute e Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the chute tilt control assembly ee k E E E E Sh EE eS Se Ee ES Ee Ee ee eee Service Dates CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR Refer to figures 33 and 34 on page 20 e The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear To prevent damage to the spiral auger housing replace plate and shoes before wear is excessive SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION Before servicing or adjusting the snow thrower shut off the engine remove the spark plug wire s set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition REPLACING AUGER BELT A Disengage the tractor s attachment clutch Lower the snow thrower to the ground Release the spring tension from the auger belt
25. he discharge opening at all times e Do not carry passengers e After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for damage Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower e If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally stop the engine immediately and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the snow thrower or making any adjustments or inspections Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended Disengage the attachment clutch lever or switch lower the snow thrower shift into neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run engine indoors except when transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes Refer to the slope guide on page 35 of this manual Never operate the snow thrower without guards plates or other safety protection devices in place Never operate the snow thrower near glass
26. hear bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 20 CAUTION Before starting to assemble the snow thrower remove the spark plug wire s set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor ignition CAUTION Do not begin assembling until A the tractor engine muffler and exhaust deflector have been allowed to cool off TRACTOR PREPARATION Before performing these instructions refer to the Service and Adjustments section of your tractor owner s manual for specific safety instructions e Allow engine muffler and exhaust deflector to cool before beginning e Remove any front or rear attachment which is mounted to your tractor e Remove the mower deck Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions Mark all loose parts and save for reassembly e Remove the tractor hood Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions IMPORTANT Right hand R H and left hand L H side of the tractor are determined from the operators position while seated on the tractor ATTACHING PARTS TO TRACTOR FRAME STEP 1 SEE FIGURE 1 e Align the Winch Assembly with the front of the tractor frame and install two 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts and two 3 8 x 1 1 2 hex bolts through the tractor frame and the bracket Do not install nuts 3 8 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLTS 2 3 8 x 1 1 2 HEX BOLTS 2 A 2 2 FIGURE 1 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 e On each
27. ing using two 5 16 x 1 1 4 carriage bolts and 5 16 Nylock nuts DISCHARGE HOUSING 4 a 5 16 x 1 1 4 CARRIAGE BOLT CRANK ROD 5 16 NYLOCK NUT _SUPPORT TUBE REG x LEFT SIDE VIEW STEP 25 SEE FIGURE 23 FIGURE 23 Attach the chute tilt control assembly to the top side of the crank support tube using two 5 16 x 1 3 4 carriage bolts bowed washers and 5 16 Nylock nuts Secure the control cable to the crank support tube using plastic ties CHUTE CRANK ROD 4 CONTROL ASSEMBLY 5 16 NYLOCK NUT a LEFT SIDE VIEW 14 STEP 26 SEE FIGURE 24 e Attach the chute crank rod assembly brackets to the plastic bracket on the left side of the discharge housing Align the chute crank bracket beneath the rod support bracket and assemble both to the plastic bracket using two 5 16 x 1 carriage bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 Nylock nuts Do not tighten yet 5 16 x 1 Pe ae CARRIAGE BOLT CHUTE CRANK BRACKET 5 16 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 24 LEFT SIDE VIEW STEP 27 SEE FIGURE 25 FIGURE 25 Coat the top of the ring around the discharge opening with general purpose grease Place the discharge chute facing forward onto the ring Place the anti rotation bracket on top of the chute flange aligning it with the holes on the right hand side of the flange Attach the three chute spacers and chute keepers to the bottom of the flange using six 1 4 x 1 hex bolts 1 4 flat washers a
28. nd 1 4 flanged lock nuts Tighten carefully so that the nuts are snug but do not dig into the plastic chute keepers Position the crank rod spiral see figure 24 on page 14 so that it does not rub against the bottoms of the notches in the chute flange Tighten the nuts Turn the crank rod to check if the chute rotates freely If not loosen the bolts and nuts that attach the chute to the flange by 1 4 turn each Secure the control cables to the crank rod support tube using a nylon tie 1 4 x 1 ANTI ROTATION BRACKET 1 4 FLAT FLANGE HEX BOLT WASHER GREASED SURFACE CHUTE KEEPER 1 4 FLANGED LOCK NUT R RIGHT SIDE VIEW ATTACHING SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR STEP 28 SEE FIGURE 26 e Place the snow thrower on a flat level surface e Extend the auger belt out behind the snow thrower leaving the belt assembled to the snow thrower pulleys e Roll the tractor up behind the snow thrower centering it between the snow thrower s mounting plates e Lift up on the crank rod support tube to raise the rear of the snow thrower and align the notches in the mounting plates align with the shoulder bolts in the tractor s side plates Roll the tractor forward guiding the shoulder bolts into the notches e Install the two 1 2 x 7 8 clevis pins and 1 8 hairpin cotters to secure the snow thrower to the tractor 1 8 HAIRPIN COTTER 1 2 x 7 8 o ad CLEVIS PIN FIGURE 26 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STE
29. ndle to pivot the chute down decreasing the distance snow is thrown Pull back on the handle to pivot the chute up increasing the distance snow is thrown RAISING AND LOWERING e Use the toggle switch attached to the side of the tractor s dash to raise or lower the snow thrower The winch motor will shut off when the snow thrower is in either the up or down position A REMOVING SNOW Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy snowfall to wet heavy snow Operating instructions must be flexible to fit the conditions encountered The operator must adapt the lawn tractor and snow thrower to depth of snow wind direction temperature and surface conditions e Before beginning operation thoroughly inspect the area of operation and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects e The spiral auger speed is directly related to engine speed For maximum snow removal and discharge maintain high engine r p m full throttle It is advisable to operate the lawn tractor at a slow ground speed 1st gear for safe and efficient snow removal e In deep drifted or banked snow it will be necessary to use full throttle and a slow ground speed 1st gear Drive forward into the snow depress the tractor s clutch brake pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear the snow Repeat this method until a path is cleared On the second pass overlap the first enough to allow the snow thrower to handle the snow without repe
30. on the lower idler arm 3 8 HEX LOCK NUT 2 3 8 LOCKWASHER PULLEY 7 3 8 WASHER P4 LONG END OF HUB 3 8 SPACER eet a 3 8 x 3 1 4 L HEX BOLT TENSIONING CHAIN FIGURE 10 10 STEP 13 SEE FIGURE 11 e Attach each rear pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 nylock nuts e Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts four 5 16 washers and two 5 16 nylock nuts 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 2 5 16 WASHERS FIGURE 11 STEP 14 SEE FIGURE 12 e Two different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Use the longer 56 drive belt 48138 on tractors with manual attachment clutches e Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the pulley Retighten the hex bolt e Loop the belt around the large V pulley placing it between the V pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley HEX BOLTS FLAT IDLER PULLEYS 48138 DRIVE BELT FIGURE 12 Did you select the correct drive belt for your tractor Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure STEP 15 SEE FIGURE 13 e Find the cable
31. onto the end of the wire harness corrugated tubing Install a 3 8 hex nut onto the 3 8 x 1 12 bolt in the R H side plate and then install the clamp Secure the clamp using a 3 8 nylock jam nut Extend the corrugated tubing about 3 past the clamp Attach the wire harness to rear of the side plate using a plastic tie WIRE HARNESS 3 8 HEX NUT PLASTIC TIE 3 8 NYLOCK JAM NUT RIGHT SIDE VIEW Route the other end of the wire harness around to the left side of the tractor Attach the wire harness to the L H side plate in the same way as the R H side plate Attach the wire harness to the bottom of the plastic dash housing using a plastic tie as shown in figure 5 Connect the wire harness to the winch motor using the pre assembled nut and washers Place the brown wire on the top terminal and the black wire on the bottom terminal See figure 6 LEFT SIDE VIEW INSTALL HANGER BRACKETS AND SHOULDER BOLTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME STEP 9 SEE FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7 Remove the bolt if present in the hole directly behind the brake rod on the left side of the tractor frame Attach the L H Hanger Bracket tube facing out to the hole using a 5 16 x 3 4 self threading bolt Install a round head shoulder bolt into the hole that is 9 1 2 to the rear of the bolt you just installed Secure it with a 3 8 flange nut on the inside of the frame BRAKE ROD 5 16 x 3 4 SELF THREADING BOLT SHOULDER BOLT m 3 8 FLANGED
32. rom the tractor Clean the snow thrower thoroughly Wash off any salt deposit which may have dried on the thrower and housing Any bare metal that has become exposed should be painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust Remove the clutch idler assembly The two hanger brackets and the two shoulder bolts may be left attached to the tractor frame Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley If a front mounted attachment is to be used remove the side plates and the winch and bracket assembly from the tractor Be sure to re install any bolts that were removed from the tractor frame when the snow thrower was installed e Store in a dry place REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING e Lower the snow thrower to the ground e Release the spring tension from the auger belt idler arm on the bottom of the clutch idler assembly e Remove the auger drive belt from the clutch idler assembly See figure 31 on page 16 e Disconnect the snow thrower limit switches from the wire harness attached to the tractor Disconnect the winch cable from the snow thrower Remove the two clevis pins that attach the snow thrower to the tractor See figure 27 on page 15 e Pull the snow thrower off of the front of the tractor TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Upper or lower V belt too loose Increase tension on V belt 2 Upper or lower V belt broken Replace V belt 3 Shear bolts are sheared Replace shear bolts PROBLEM Spiral augers don t turn
33. s have been provided with the snow thrower For future use order part number 42849 shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut SCRAPER PLATE SHEAR BOLT AND HEX LOCK NUT GEAR HOUSING SKID SHOE FIGURE 34 ADJUSTING LIFT HEIGHT LEVELING The snow thrower is equipped with two threaded lift links for adjusting the lift height and leveling of the snow thrower in the raised position TO ADJUST THE LIFT HEIGHT Raise the snow thrower to the highest position Check the clearance between the rear of the idler bracket item 24 page 22 and the lift shaft assembly item 1 page 24 A minimum 1 16 clearance in the raised position is necessary to avoid possible damage to the lift system To increase the lift height tighten the nuts on the bottom of both lift links equally until the maximum lift height is obtained The maximum lift height is approximately 4 inches ground clearance for GT tractors and 3 inches for YT tractors TO LEVEL WHEN RAISED To keep the snow thrower level in the raised position loosen the nut at the bottom of the lift link on the high side of the snow thrower until the snow thrower is approximately level It is not critical that the snow thrower be exactly level in the raised position it will level out when it is lowered to the ground STORAGE PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Lower the snow thrower to the ground Remove the snow thrower f
34. uger belt onto it If the belt is still too tight to assemble try raising the snow thrower to see if the belt is looser in that position LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR PULLEY IDLER ARM FLAT PULLEY IDLER ARM V PULLEY BELT FIGURE 30 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM SETTING THE AUGER BELT TENSION STEP 33 SEE FIGURE 31 e Pull the right side tensioning chain until the end of the spring is pulled into the hole in the side of the Clutch Idler assembly Install a 1 8 hairpin cotter through the end of the spring securing it on the outside of the Clutch Idler assembly IMPORTANT For correct belt tension the 1 8 hairpin cotter must attach to the end of the spring not to the chain NOTE To prevent the chain from dragging on the ground loop the end of the chain though the pivot lock pin Refer to figure 30 on page 16 RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR 1 8 HAIRPIN COTTER IDLER FLAT PULLER f AUGER BELT FIGURE 31 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH 17 ATTACH REFLECTORS TO REAR FENDER STEP 34 SEE FIGURE 32 e f your tractor is not equipped with rear reflectors assemble the supplied rear reflectors to the rear fender Place the reflectors as close to the bottom of the fender and as far apart as the shape of the fender will allow REAR REFLECTORS FIGURE 32 CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower please review
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