Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1692243 Simplicity
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 47” Two-Stage Commercial Snowthrower Mfg. No. 1692243 Hitch Mfg. No. 1692244.
HEX CAPSCREW CARRIAGE BOLT 0 @ @ @ PLAIN WASHER LOCKWASHER NUT HEX CAPSCREW IDENTlFlCATlON Shown below are actual size heads for standard screw sizes. Example: a l/4 screw has 7/16 head and thus requires a 7/16 wrench. To measure length, use the scale below.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE SEE SAE GRADE #2 0 InJLbs. In./Lbs. In.1Lb.s. FtJLbs. Nm. FtAbs. Nm. FtJLbs. Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 8-38 20 2.3 lo-24 27 3.1 lo-32 31 3.5 114-20 66 7.8 114-28 78 8.8 5118-18 11 15. 5118-24 12 18.3 318-18 20 27.
SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING, INC. FORM 1709320 500 N. Spring Street PRINTED IN U.S.A. Port Washington, Wi 53074 l/95.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Safety Rules PAGE Safe Operation Practices and Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3 Safe Operation of Snowthrower.. ..............................
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices and Precautions Product knowledge and careful operation is the best way to prevent accidents. Read this section carefully before operating attachment system. All operators, no matter how much experience they may have, should read this and other related manuals before operating attachment system.
8. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recom- mended by manufacturer). 9. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.
SAFETY DECALS The following safety labels are located on your tractor as shown. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THESE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS AT AU TIMES.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION TOOLS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY: One (1) l/2” Wrench Two (2) 7/l 6” Wrench One (1) 3/i&’ Allen Wrench Note: Right and left hand sides are determined by facing forward in the tractor seat.
INSTALLATION Tractor Preparation 1. Increase the front tire pressure to 20 PSI for use with snowthrower. 2. On tractors with Kohler Magnum engines, loosen the air cleaner cover wing nut, pull intake hose out of plenum hole and rotate cover slightly. For winter operation only, this allows warmer air to be taken in through the air cleaner.
Lift Rod 1. Lay lift rod (A, figure 3) next to the tractor so that rear clevis (B) with square weldment (C) is towards the rear. The weldment is positioned to prevent clevis pin (D) from being installed from the right hand side (interference would occur).
Mounting Hitch 1. Park tractor on a hard level surface. 2. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key. 3. Place hitch on ground in front of tractor with pivot plate facing away from tractor. 4. Rotate the hitch attaching links rearward toward the tractor.
Mounting Snowthrower Note: The auger blades are shipped in identical position for shipping purposes. Remove either left or right hand shear bolt (refer to figure 18 on page 14) then turn one auger 180” and reinstall shear bolt. 1. Park tractor on hard level surface.
14. Attach the bottom half of the spout rotator handcrank (A, figure IO) to the spiral spring shaft (B) and secure with large ring pin at location C. 15. Slide the upper half of spout rotator handcrank through the retaining bracket and into the lower half of handcrank.
A WARNING: Before operating snowthrower, make sure to position discharge chute away from people, pets, windows or other property which may be injured or damaged by snow or other thrown objects. Discharge Spout Adjustment The spout can be adjusted by loosening the knob on the left hand side and rotating spout up or down.
SNOWTHROWER REMOVAL Refer to figures 6-10 on pages 8-10 for removal proce- dures. 1. Park tractor on hard level surface. 2. Lower snowthrower attachment to ground. 3. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key. 4. Pull coupler (A, figure 9) on snowthrower PTO shaft and disconnect from tractor’s PTO shaft.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS I A WARNING Only perform maintenance inspections and proce- dures with tractor parked on hard, level surface; PTO disengaged; engine stopped; parking brake locked and key removed. Maintenance 1. Frequently check for loose or worn parts.
Inspecting Cutting Edge 1. Raise snowthrower to highest position. 2. Use safety block(s) to secure snowthrower: a. Place safety block under attachment. b. Lower attachment until it rests on block(s). 3. Inspect location where cutting edge (A, figure 16) meets snowthrower housing.
TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING: Only perform maintenanceinspectionsandprocedureswithtractorparkedon hard,level surface; PTO disengaged, engine stopped; parking brake locked and key removed. PROBLEM Pivot plate will not stay locked in one position. Blower does not operate at all.
DRIFT CUTTER KIT, MFG. NO. 1685189 Drift cutters can be installed on left and right hand side to assist in knocking down deep snowbanks into the auger housing. It may be necessary to drill holes for installation. Follow instructions supplied with kit.
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