Snapper 2137 - Manuals

4 Operation Checks Before Starting 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also,refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual and performany required service. 2. Remove any objects from the work area which might interfere with dozing activity. 3...

5 Operation Daily Storage 1. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 2. After dozing jobs are completed, hose or brush down the blade to remove excess dirt. 3. Lightly oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion. IMPORTANT NOTE Refer to Tractor Operator’...

6 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean debris from After each use. dozer blade. Lubricate dozer blade. Every 10 hours or at least once a year. Lubricate Dozer Blade Lubricate the dozer blade as shown in Figure 2. Wherean oil can is shown, wipe the area clean, apply a few...

7 Troubleshooting Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem. WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on...

8 Hydraulic System Diagram MetalCrossoverTubes Male Male Female Female Male Male Female 17184161/2 x 75" Female Control Valve AnglingCylinder Master Valve IN OUT BYD Tractor Front Threads HoseClamp Hose Clamp Hex Fitting “T” Connector BeadedEnd B A Dozer 171841523/32 x 40" 17184135/8 x 9"...

9 Adjustments Figure 3. Skid Shoes and Scraper BarA. Capscrew D. Nut B. Carriage Bolt E. Washer C. Lockwasher ADJUSTMENTS Skid Shoe Adjustment When clearing snow off smooth surfaces such as con-crete or asphalt, the scraper bar should scrape the sur-face. On surfaces such as gravel, the scraper bars...

10 Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 6. Assemble Dozer BladeA. Hitch Pivot Assy. C. Pivot Pin B. Dozer Blade Assy. D. Cotter Pin B A C D INITIAL ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Attach Dozer Lift Arm 1. See Figure 5. Assemble the dozer lift arm (B) to the dozer hitch (A) using two 1/2-13 x 1-3/4...

11 Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 9. Drawbar Bolts & Washers Capscrews &Washers Figure 10. Rear Hitch BracketsA. Bracket C. Capscrew, 5/8-11 x 2” B. Washer, 5/8 A B C Install Rear Hitch Mounting Brackets 1. Remove the front four capscrews and lockwashers securing the drawbar to t...

12 Initial Assemble & Installation Install Attachment Lift Extension NOTE: The attachment lift extension must be removedwhen using mower. 1. Install the attachment lift extension (B, Figure 11) on the left attachment lift arm (A) using two 3/8-16 x 1”carriage bolts (C), lockwashers, and nuts as ...

13 Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 15. Attach DozerA. Dozer Pins C. Attachment Hooks B. 5/8 x 1-5/8” Flat Head Clevis Pin A B C Install Dozer Blade 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 15. Attach the dozer to the tractor by resting the dozer pins (A) on the front attachmentho...

14 Initial Assemble & Installation Install New Master Valve 1. Remove the two screws that connect the plastic upper dash to the left side of the lower air screen toprovide access to the master valve. 2. Remove the foam (A, Figure 17) located below the master valve (B). 3. Note the markings on th...

15 Initial Assembly & Installation Install Cross-Over Tubes 1. Locate the metal cross-over tube with a male thread- ed fitting on one end and a female hex fitting on theother. Install one female quick connector (B, Figure19) on the male threaded fitting. 2. Locate the metal cross-over tube with ...

16 Initial Assemble & Installation Install Bypass Hose & T-Connector 1. Install the 23/32” x 17” bypass hose (A, Figure 23) from the power beyond port of the master valve to thefront cross-over tube (E). 2. Cut the return hose (B, Figure 23) 3” from the valve as shown. 3. Install the T-conne...

17 Initial Assembly & Installation Install Control Valve 1. Locate the old single spool master valve removed from tractor (A, Figure 26). NOTE: From this point on, the old master valvewill be referred to as the control valve (A, Figure 26). 2. Install the control lever (D, Figure 26) using a sma...

19 Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 29. Dozer Hydraulic CylinderA. CylinderB. Clevis Pin & Hair Pin ClipC. 1/2” x 28” Hose with Male Quick ConnectorD. 1/2” x 28” Hose with Female Quick Connector Install Hydraulic Cylinder On Dozer Blade 1. Install the cylinder (A, Figure 29) onto the d...

21 Dozer & Hitch Removal DOZER & HITCH REMOVAL NOTE: Connect male and female quick connectors toprevent dirt and water from entering the hoses.NOTE: Cross-over tubes must remain installed on thetractor 1. Fully lower the attachment lift.2. Disconnect the 1/2” (small) dozer hoses (D, Figure 3...

22 Normal Installation NORMAL INSTALLATION Install Hitch Onto Tractor 1. Slide the hitch and lift rod assembly under the tractor. Use 4x4 wood blocks to support the hitch and helpalign the mounting holes. 2. Attach the rear end of the ladder hitch (B, Figure 38) the to the rear hitch brackets (A) us...

24 Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) HardwareGrade SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 8-36 20 2.3 31 3.5 43 4.9 10-24 27 3.1 43 4.9 60 6.8 10-32 31 3.5 49 5.5 68...