Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting Chart ...................................11Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................12Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................12Auger Shear Pins ..........................................12Imp...
Page 5 - Safety Decals; EMISSIONS
3 Safety Decals 7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation orstorage. 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 m...
Page 6 - 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 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been...
Page 7 - Required Accessories; TRACTOR CONTROLS; DANGER
5 Required Accessories 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 add...
Page 8 - A. Electric Spout Rotator Switch; C. Hydraulic Attachment Lift Lever; CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features &Controls 6 TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment,make certain you have: • Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. • Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac- tor controls and their operation, including howto safely ...
Page 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 the followingareas: • Oil the chute deflector. • Oil the deflector locking control. • Greas...
Page 12 - Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level; Check the Impeller Gear Box Oil Level
10 Maintenance Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level Perform this check every season. 1. Remove the plug (A, Figure 3) from the side of the auger gear box. 2. Add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil until the oil level is even with the fill plug hole. 3. Reinstall the plug (A). Figure 3. Auger Gear Box O...
Page 14 - Skid Shoe Adjustment
12 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 5. Adjusting Skid Shoes Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, thescraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfacessuch as gravel, the scraper bar should be set highenough so that it will not pick up debris. 1. Loos...
Page 15 - Lift Adjustment
13 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 9. Adjusting Lift RodA. Front Set CollarB. SpringC. Rear Set Collar Figure 10. Lift Assist AdjustmentA. Lift Assist Bolt Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5”off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the...
Page 16 - Belt Replacement; Belt Tension Adjustment
14 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Replacement 1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (C, Figure 11). 2. Remove the belt from the pulley (D, Figure 12) inside the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower fromthe tractor. 3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt sto...
Page 17 - Initial Setup
6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 3 31 2 1 14 13 12 19 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 23 22 21 17 18 15 16 32 33 15 Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description 1 1 SNOWTHROWER 2 3 GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down 3 3 SCREW, Plastite 4 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY. 5 1 MOUNTING BRACKET 6 2 WASHER, Large 7 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” 8 2 NUT,...
Page 18 - Initial Setup & Assembly; INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY; Install Hitch
16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 16. Assemble Discharge ChuteA. Plastite Screw C. Chute Ring B. Hold-Down D. Reinforcement Ring Gear Figure 17. Discharge Chute Motor AdjustmentA. Adjustment Screws A B C D INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures mayalready be c...
Page 19 - Install Skid Shoes
17 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 18. Skid Shoe InstallationA. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4”B. Snowthrower HousingC. Skid ShoeD. WasherE. LockwasherF. Hex Nut A B C D E F Install Skid Shoes 1. Install the skid shoes using 3/8-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts as shown inFi...
Page 20 - Mount Remote Deflector Control
18 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 22. 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 21 - Install Snowthrower
19 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 24. Install SnowthrowerA. Hitch PinB. Hair Pin Clip Figure 25. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Figure 26. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Install Snowthrower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowth...
Page 24 - Removal
22 Removal &Normal Installation Removal 1. Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. 2. Manual Lift Models: Release and remove the lift assist spring and anchor (F, Figure 33). 3. Lower the snowthrower. 4. Remove the clevis pin and clip (E) from the remote deflector control and d...
Page 25 - Removing & Installing the Snowthrower; Normal Installation
23 Removing & Installing the Snowthrower Figure 34. Adjusting Belt TensionA. Trunnion E. Idler Pulley B. Spring Tension Bracket F. Pivot Bracket C. Handle G. Tension Marks D. Capscrew A C E F B G G A D 8. Remove the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 33) from the snowthrower and remove the snowthrowe...
Page 26 - Lift Variations When Using Attachments; Hydraulic Lift Models
24 Lift Variations When Using Attachments A F C D G Figure 37. Lift Link - Manual Lift ModelsA. PinB. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) C. SpacerD. Hair Pin ClipE. Upper Hole (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications)F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications)G. Lower Hole (Mowe...
Page 28 - 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 29 - Template
27 Template Line Template Upwith Top Creaseof PlasticDashboard Line Template Upwith Edge ofPlasticDashboard Mark and Drill One9/32” Hole
