Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1723445-02 Snapper
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Snow Plo w/Dozer Blade Mfg. No. Description 1693754 42” Angling Dozer Blade (Multiple Applications) Hitch Mfg. No. Description 1694147 Pivot Hitch (Prestige / 1800 / 2800 &.
1 T able of Contents Adjustments .........................................................7 Skid Shoe Adjustment .....................................7 Spring T ension .................................................7 Lift Rod Adjustment ............
OPERA TING SAFETY ● Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. ● Exercise extreme caution when operating on, or crossing, gravel drives, walks or roads.
3 TRA CT OR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor with the dozer blade attachment, make certain you have: • Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. • Become thoroughly familiar with all of the tractor controls and their operation, including how to safely and properly start and stop the unit.
4 Checks Bef ore Star ting 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also, refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual and perform any required service. 2. Remove any objects from the work area which might interfere with plowing activity.
5 General Operating Instructions Daily Stora ge 1. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 2. After dozing or plowing 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.
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.
7 Adjustments Skid Shoe Adjustment Slotted holes are provided to permit adjustment of the shoe assemblies for raising and lowering the blade to various working heights (see Figure 3). When cleaning snow from gravel or earth drives or walks, the shoe assemblies should be lowered fully to prevent blade contact with gravel or ground.
8 Adjustments Figure 6. Adjusting Lift Rod A. Front Set Collar B. Rod Guide C. Spring D. Rear Set Collar E. Spring Clip Lift Rod Adjustment In the fully raised position the blade should be 4”-5” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift rod should compress the spring creating downward pressure on the blade.
9 Initial Setup & Assembly 4 6 4 1 3 4 4 11 7 25 26 24 23 21 10 22 20 19 15 18 17 16 14 13 12 15 27 8 9 28 3 5 10 2 2 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Figure 7.
Figure 9. Install pivot hitch Assembly A. Safety Clip C. Long Hitch Pin B. Pivot Hitch D. Sub-Frame Hitch 10 Initial Setup & Assembly INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBL Y Assemble Blade 1. See Figure 8. Insert threaded end of eyebolt (A) through lug on blade, and screw on 5/16 nut (B) just far enough so that it is flush with the end of the eye- bolt.
11 Initial Setup & Assembly Install Lift Rod 1. Insert the end of the rod guide (A, Figure 11) through hole in upright of lift arm (B), and secure with spring clip (C). NOTE: The rod guide (A, Figure 11) should be installed in the lower hole for hydraulic lift applications.
12 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 13. Control Rod Support A. Support B. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1 C. Washer & Nut D. Footrest Support (Frame) E. Foot Rest (Tunnel) F.
13 Removing & Attaching the Hitch & Blade REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION Removing & Attac hing Dozer Blade 1. Lower the blade. Position the lift so that it is not lifting the blade or applying downward pressure. 2. Remove the hair pin clip and washer (D, Figure 16) securing the angling control rod to the clevis.
14 Lift V ariations A F C D G Figure 17. Lift Link - Manual Lift Models A. Pin B. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower Applications) C. Spacer D. Hair Pin Clip E.
15 Notes.
T orque Specification Chart FOR ST ANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (T olerance ± 20%) Hardware Grade 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.
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
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