John Deere ST1332 - Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Registration of the warranty is; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER; Read And Keep This Book For; PRODUCT INFORMATION; This information includes the; INSTRUCTION BOOKS; and the; WARRANTIES; . This information must be included to make

INTRODUCTION 2 MTF − 051059L Congratulations on your purchase of a Frontier Snowthrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give youthe best possible dependability and performance. However, like all mechanical products, your machine will occasionally re-quire adjustment and mainten...

Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; Hazard Symbols and the meanings

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 MTF − 051059L This manual contains safety information to make youaware of the hazards and risks associated with snow throwers, and how to avoid them. The snow thrower is designed andintended for removal of snow, and should not be used for any otherpurpose. It is important ...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Snowthrowers

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 6 MTF − 051059L IMPORTANT WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your snowthrower. Safe Operation Practices for Snowthrowers As Re...

Page 7 - Maintenance And Storage

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 MTF − 051059L 7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat- ing position, before unclogging the auger/impeller hous-ing or discharge chute and when making any repairs,adjustments, or inspections. 8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auge...

Page 8 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 MTF − 051059L HAZARD SYMBOLS AND THE MEANINGS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATING SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY DECALS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAR...

Page 9 - SAFETY DECALS; Look for this symbol to indicate important safe-; Identifying Your Snowthrower

SAFETY DECALS 9 MTF − 051059L WARNING: If safety decals are dam- aged or missing, replace immediately. Look for this symbol to indicate important safe- ty precautions. This symbol indicates: “Atten- tion! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.” Before operation of your snowthrower, read the safety de...

Page 10 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR YOUR RECORDS

OWNER’S INFORMATION MTF − 051059L 10 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Murray warrants to the original purchaser of this Frontier Branded Snowthrower that this unit shall be free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Three (3) Year from the date of purchase; ...

Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; HOW TO MEASURE SCREW SIZE; CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON; WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye

ASSEMBLY 11 MTF − 051059L TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 − Knife 2 − 1/2” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 2 − 9/16” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 2 − 3/4” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 − 3/8” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 − Pair pliers or screw driver (to spread cotter pin) HOW TO M...

Page 12 - UNPACKING

ASSEMBLY 12 MTF − 051059L Figure 2 shows the snowthrower in the shipping position. Figure 3 shows the snowthrower completely assembled. Reference to right and left hand side of the snowthrower is from the operator’s position at the handle. UNPACKING 1. Locate the two tear tabs at the bottom of the c...

Page 13 - UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY 13 MTF − 051059L UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle and move shifter to the neutral position. 2. The fasteners that secure the upper handle to the lower handle are mounted in the handles. Loosen, but do not remove these fasteners (see See Figure 5). 3. The re...

Page 14 - REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB

ASSEMBLY 14 MTF − 051059L REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1. Assemble the remote chute knob onto the lever until snug against the nut (see Figure 8). 2. Make sure lip on the remote chute knob is pointed to- ward the engine. 3. Tighten the nut against the bottom of the remote chute knob. SPEED SELECT KNOB ...

Page 15 - SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY; NOTE: check all carriage bolts in flange for tightness.; CHECK THE TIRES; IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START; Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are

ASSEMBLY 15 MTF − 051059L SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Remove back carriage bolt (See Figure 11). 2. Tilt chute back into operating position. 3. Replace carriage bolt from inside of chute. 4. Replace flatwasher and nylon locknut on outside of flange. 5. Tighten carriage bolt securely. NOTE: check all carr...

Page 16 - OPERATION; ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER OPERATING CONTROLS

OPERATION 16 MTF − 051059L Get to know your snowthrower and its controls. Be sure you (or any other operator) have read and understood the Operation Precautions listed on page 2 of this manual. Figure 12 Electric Chute Switch Auger Drive Clutch Lever Traction Drive Clutch Lever Speed Shift Lever Sno...

Page 17 - SNOWTHROWER OPERATION

OPERATION 17 MTF − 051059L The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower Operation. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mas...

Page 18 - HOW TO USE THE WHEEL LOCKOUT; HOW TO SET THE DRIFT CUTTERS; HOW TO USE THE HEATED GRIPS

OPERATION 18 MTF--051059L HOW TO USE THE WHEEL LOCKOUT Each wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin. See Figure 14. The unit was shipped with the lockout pin in the locked position. For ease of maneuverability, disconnect the lockout pin as follows.1. Pull the knob out to disengage the locko...

Page 19 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; Check the oil; FILL GAS; BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE

OPERATION 19 MTF − 051059L BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Check the oil NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level.Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher”. 2. Remove ...

Page 20 - TO STOP ENGINE; TO START ENGINE

OPERATION 20 MTF − 051059L TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke control to CHOKE position. Backfire or engine damage can occur. 1. Move throttle control to SLOW, then to STOP (Figure 17). Figure 17 Throttle Control 2. Pull out safety/ignition key (Figure 18). Figure 18 T...

Page 22 - FROZEN STARTER; How To Use The Clean-Out Tool

OPERATION 22 MTF − 051059L FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine: 1. Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. 2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. Repeat until the engine starts. Warm engines will cause condensation in cold weath...

Page 23 - OPERATING TIPS

OPERATION 23 MTF − 051059L OPERATING TIPS 1. For optimum snow blower efficiency, adjust ground speed, not the throttle. REMEMBER − if the wheels slip, forward speed will be reduced. The engine is designed to deliver optimum performance at full throttle and must be run at this power setting at all ti...

Page 24 - SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; PROCEDURE; vice Recommendations; AFTER EACH USE

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 24 MTF − 051059L SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS PROCEDURE FIRST 2 HOUR BEFORE EACH USE OFTEN EVERY 5 HOURS EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS BEGINNING EACH SEASON BEFORE STORAGE S N Tighten all screws and nuts √ √ √ N O W Auger Drive Belt * √ √ W T H Adjust Traction Drive Belt √ √ √ √ R...

Page 25 - MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE 25 MTF − 051059L Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snowthrower.All adjustments in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. SNOWTHROWER The following adjustment should be performed more than once each se...

Page 26 - ENGINE

MAINTENANCE 26 MTF − 051059L ENGINE Check Crankcase Oil Level before starting engine and after each 5 hours of continuous use (see Figure 27). Add proper motor oil as required. NOTE: Overfilling the engine can affect performance. Tighten the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage. Change Oil every...

Page 27 - TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT

MAINTENANCE 27 MTF − 051059L WARNING: Always turn unit off, remove igni- tion key and disconnect the spark plug wire be- fore making any repairs or adjustments. AUGER HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTTO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR After considerable use, the metal scraper bar will have a definite wear pattern. The s...

Page 28 - HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW HOOD

MAINTENANCE 28 MTF − 051059L HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW HOOD To access the spark plug, the snow hood must be removed as follows: 1. Remove the choke control knob (see Figure 30). 2. Remove the ON/OFF key. 3. Remove the four mounting screws. 4. Slowly remove the snow hood (see Figure 31). Make sure that ...

Page 29 - BELT ADJUSTMENT; screw

MAINTENANCE 29 MTF − 051059L BELT ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt After approximately ten hours of operation, a new belt will stretch and require an adjustment of the belt tension. Also, if your snow thrower experiences a loss of power under heavy load, check the condition of the traction drive belt....

Page 30 - Auger Drive Belt

MAINTENANCE 30 MTF − 051059L BELT ADJUSTMENT Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it (see Belt Replacement in this section of the manual...

Page 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS

MAINTENANCE 31 MTF − 051059L HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS The drive belts are of special construction and must be replaced with original factory replacement belts available from your nearest authorized service center.Some steps require the assistance of a second person. How To Remove the Auger Drive Bel...

Page 33 - AUGER BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT; belt guides

MAINTENANCE 33 MTF − 051059L AUGER BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spark plug wire. 2. Have someone engage auger drive. 3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) for guide.See Figure 41. 4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide mounti...

Page 34 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES; Auger Drive Cable Adjustment

MAINTENANCE 34 MTF − 051059L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary.Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted. ...

Page 35 - AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT; WARNING: To insure safety and performance; SPARK PLUG; spark plug

MAINTENANCE 35 MTF − 051059L AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will reduce the protection provided by the shear bolt. To replace a broken shear bo...

Page 36 - STORAGE; OFF SEASON STORAGE

STORAGE 36 MTF − 051059L OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poor ventilated enclo- sure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly ...

Page 37 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART; PROBLEM

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 37 MTF − 051059L PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug. Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply, Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer. Water or dirt...

Page 38 - NOTES

Page 40 - REPLACEMENT PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS 40 MTF − 051059L WE RECOMMEND JOHN DEERE/FRONTIER quality parts and lubricants available at your John Deere/Frontier dealer. PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE. When you order replacement parts, use the part numbers listed below and on the fol- lowing pages. If a part number changes, your Joh...

Page 41 - Description

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 41 MTF − 051059L ENGINE 1 Á Á ÁÁ ÁÁ 25 − 1 2 3 25 − 4 25 − 2 25 − 3 6 5 20 22 24 18 8 10 12 16 Ref. Drive Page Ref. Auger Housing Page 14 19 19 25 − 5 25 − 2 25 − 2 22 24 26 27 28 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 MT6219 CORD, ...

Page 42 - FRAME

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 42 MTF − 051059L FRAME 106 108 105 111 122 123 123 145 162 166 149 148 112 107 103 148 149 110 110 166 162 160 169 Ref. Auger Housing Page

Page 44 - AUGER HOUSING

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 44 MTF − 051059L AUGER HOUSING 500 527 480 485 499 482 490 491 493 527 522 522 521 525 525 524 524 520 510 514 Ref. Gear Case Page 540 541 544 511 484 550 551 552 553 554

Page 46 - DISCHARGE CHUTE

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 46 MTF − 051059L DISCHARGE CHUTE 580 586 587 584 582 586 600 602 603 601 610 609 606 611 607 585 Ref. Auger Housing Page 607 604 Pop Rivets 583

Page 48 - CHUTE ROTATION MOTOR

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 48 MTF − 051059L CHUTE ROTATION MOTOR 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 14 Key No. Part No. Description 1 MT1501347 COVER, MOTOR 2 MT26x263 SCREW 3 MT17x185 WASHER 4 MT1501396 BRACE, CHUTE GEAR 5 MT15x143 NUT 7 MT1501067 GEAR 8 MT032x75 PIN, SPRING 9 MT150...

Page 49 - REMOTE CONTROL

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 49 MTF − 051059L REMOTE CONTROL 975 Ref. Engine Mount Bolt 981 974 965 Ref. Upper Chute 972 971 Ref. Lower Chute 968 970 969 967 973 995 994 Ref. Control Panel 975 980 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 965 MT318468 TENSION SPRING...

Page 50 - HANDLE

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 50 MTF − 051059L HANDLE 774 725 785 798 787 739 771 720 790 801 795 800 801 791 796 799 741 724 740 725 724 728 727 726 751 759 756 751 727 726 725 739 725 772 723 744 802 764 803 753 752 760 Ref. Drive Page 762 745 786 765 725 725 Ref. Engine Page 750 ...

Page 52 - WIRING

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 52 MTF − 051059L WIRING Ref. Control Panel Page Ref. Handle Page 8 9 10 11 6 2 2 1 3 4 5 7 1 13 13 15 14 12 17

Page 54 - CONTROL PANEL

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 54 MTF − 051059L CONTROL PANEL 760 730 Ref.Key# 741 794 731 761 792 Ref. Key# 791 Ref. Upper Handle Ref.Key# 790 794 732 Key No. Part No. Description 730 MT1501358E701 CLUTCH HANDLE LH 731 MT1501357E701 CLUTCH HANDLE RH 732 MT337380 GRIP, CLUTCH LEVER 7...

Page 55 - HYDRO DRIVE

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 55 MTF − 051059L HYDRO DRIVE Ref. EnginePage 91 91 229 225 226 227 25 − 6 213 215 650 212 91 90 200 Key No. Part No. Description 90 MT1501311E701 COVER, BOTTOM 91 MT310169 SCREW, 1/4 − 20 X 0.62 25 − 6 MT1501334E511 FRAME, EXTENSION − HYDRO 200 MT150149...

Page 56 - GEAR CASE

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 56 MTF − 051059L GEAR CASE 326 320 321 322 323 324 327 330 311 312 306 310 304 301 303 310 300 314 311 312 315 313 316 340 351 355 356 350 356 357 358 352 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 300 MT896 CASE, GEAR, RH 301 MT895 CASE,...

Page 57 - WHEELS

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 57 MTF − 051059L WHEELS Ref. Frame Page 673 680 678 671 655 655 671 673 675 677 683 684 685 682 681 676 682 686 654 653 682 681 677 685 684 682 683 686 652 676 Ref. Drive Page Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 652 MT3943 SPACER 6...

Page 58 - DRIFT CUTTER ASSEMBLY

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 58 MTF − 051059L DRIFT CUTTER ASSEMBLY 284 Key No. Part No. Description 280 MT762348E701 DRIFT CUTTER 281 MT340720 BOLT 282 MT12021 WASHER 283 MT711604 WINGNUT 284 MT11261 STOP, PLASTIC

Page 59 - DECALS

FRONTIER MODEL ST1332 FACTORY MODEL 632130x16D 59 MTF − 051059L DECALS 1 2 4 7 8 9 11 5 12 14 13 10 6 Key No. Part No. Description 1 MT48x5294 DECAL, SINGLE HAND CONTROL 2 MT7390 DECAL, V − BELTS 4 MT48x5967 DECAL, ROTATING AUGER 5 MT48x5578 DECAL, THROWN OBJECT 6 MT48x5965 DECAL, UNCLOGGING CHUTE 7...