Page 2 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting Chart ...................................11Drive Chain Adjustment .................................12Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................12Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................12Lift R...
Page 3 - Safety Rules & Information; TRAINING
2 This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet. 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, orbystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies import...
Page 4 - EMISSIONS; S a f e t y R u l e s; CHILDREN
3 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age preparations before storing the unit for both shortand long term periods. 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit toservice. 10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction l...
Page 5 - Safety Decals; CAUTION; SAFETY DECALS
4 Safety Decals Part No. 1716532 Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1722674 Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1716531 Main Operation Warning Decal WHEN OPERATINGWITH SNOWTHROWER,REAR WHEEL WEIGHTSARE REQUIRED. CAUTION 1716540 Part No. 1716540 Rear Wheel Weights Required Part No. 1716536 Spring Under Te...
Page 6 - Safety Information; Required Accessories; TRACTOR CONTROLS; DANGER
5 Safety Information Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). Recommended Accessories A rear-mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction. The maximum weight added...
Page 7 - A. Electric Spout Rotator Switch; C. Hydraulic Attachment Lift Lever; CONTROL FUNCTIONS; E. Deflector Control
Features &Controls 6 A. Electric Spout Rotator Switch Controls the electric spout rotator. B. PTO Switch Engages and disengages the PTO to start and stop thesnowthrower. C. Hydraulic Attachment Lift Lever NOTE: The hydraulic lift will only work with the enginerunning and the parking brake diseng...
Page 8 - Checks Before Starting; WARNING; IMPORTANT NOTE; Transporting
7 General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing yourtractor. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also,refer to the tractor ...
Page 9 - General Operating Instructions; Snow Removal Suggestions
8 General Operating Instructions Snow Removal Suggestions • Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning. • Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. • Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself ...
Page 10 - Maintenance; Schedule For Normal Care
9 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care General Lubrication Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Wherean oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a greasegun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate Discharge Chute Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the dischargechute with lithium grea...
Page 11 - Lubricate Auger Bearings
10 Maintenance Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain See Figure 3. 1. Remove the two flange nuts (A) and chain guard (B). 2. Check the chain. Replace chain if worn or damaged. 3. There should be no slack in the chain, and the sprockets (D and E) should be aligned. The driveshaft (H) should be...
Page 13 - Drive Chain Adjustment
12 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 5. Adjusting Skid Shoes Drive Chain Adjustment See Inspect, Adjust & Lubricate Drive Chain in the MAIN-TENANCE Section. Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, thescraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfaces...
Page 14 - Lift Rod Adjustment
13 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 7. Adjusting Lift RodA. Front Set CollarB. SpringC. Rear Set Collar Lift Rod Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5”off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift rodshould compress the spring creating down...
Page 15 - Belt Replacement; Belt Tension Adjustment
14 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Replacement 1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (C, Figure 8). 2. Remove the belt from the pulley (D, Figure 9) inside the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower fromthe tractor. 3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt stops...
Page 16 - Initial Setup
6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 3 2 28 1 15 14 13 12 16 19 20 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 15 Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description 1 1 SNOWTHROWER 2 2 GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down 3 2 SCREW, Plastite 4 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY. 5 1 MOUNTING BRACKET 6 2 WASHER, Large 7 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” 8 2 NUT, 1/4-20 9 1 PIN...
Page 17 - Initial Setup & Assembly; INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY; Install Hitch
16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 11. Assemble Discharge ChuteA. Plastite ScrewB. Hold-DownC. Chute RingD. reinforcement Ring Gear Figure 12. Discharge Chute Motor AdjustmentA. Adjustment Screws B. Plastic Cover Figure 13. Skid Shoe InstallationA. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4”B. Snowthrower Hous...
Page 18 - Install Chute Rotator Switch and Harness
17 Initial Setup & Assembly Install Chute Rotator Switch and Harness 1. Remove the plug from the switch mounting hole in the right side of the dashboard. 2. Route the switch harness (C, F, Figure 15) through the frame and dashboard as shown. 3. Install the switch (G) in the dashboard and connect...
Page 19 - Mount Remote Deflector Control
18 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 17. Install Remote Deflector ControlA. Clevis PinB. Deflector Control HandleC. Mounting BracketD. Hair Pin Clip A B C D Mount Remote Deflector Control 1. Using the template included in the back of this manu- al, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount t...
Page 20 - Install Snowthrower
19 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 18. Install SnowthrowerA. Hitch PinB. Hair Pin Clip Figure 19. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Figure 20. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Install Snowthrower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowth...
Page 23 - Removal
22 Removal &Normal Installation Removal 1. Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. 2. Release the lift assist spring. Remove the spring and spring bracket (E, Figure 25) from the tractor. 3. Lower the snowthrower. 4. Remove the clevis pin and clip (F) from the remote deflector ...
Page 24 - Removing & Installing the Snowthrower; Normal Installation
23 Removing & Installing the Snowthrower B C B D A Figure 27. Belt RoutingA. Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley)B. Back-side Idler PulleyC. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)D. Idler Pulley (V-pulley) Figure 26. Adjusting Belt TensionA. Trunnion E. Idler Pulley B. Spring Tension Bracket F. Pivot Bracke...
Page 25 - Tractor Lift Linkage; Hydraulic Lift Models
24 Tractor Lift Linkage A F C D G Figure 29. Lift Link - Manual Lift ModelsA. PinB. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower Applications)C. SpacerD. Hair Pin ClipE. Upper Hole (Snowthrower Applications)F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications)G. Lower Hole (Mower Applications) A B C D E Snowthrower& ...
Page 26 - Torque Specification Chart; Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications; Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
25 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...
Page 27 - Mounting Remote Deflector Control
26 Mounting Remote Deflector Control Line Template Upwith Edge ofPlasticDashboard Mark and Drill One9/32” HoleMount Bracket andalign with LineMark and Drill One9/32” Hole MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTORCONTROL NOTE: Read through instructions before beginning. 1. Open the hood. 2. Cut out the template and ...
Page 28 - Template
27 Template Line Template Upwith Top Creaseof PlasticDashboard Line Template Upwith Edge ofPlasticDashboard Mark and Drill One9/32” Hole