Simplicity 1692356 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
40” SNOWTHROWER
FORM - 1713518-03
40”
Mfg. No. 1692356
Simplicity Manufacturing Inc. 500 N. Spring Street
P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 U.S.A.
40” SNO WTHRO WER
Required Accessories
Wheel weights and a rear weight carrier are
required when installing this attachment on your unit. These accessories will improve traction, there­by making the snowthrower more efficient. For addi-
tional traction, tire chains are also recommended.
Broadmoor:
Rear Wheel Weights
1690555
Rear Weight Carrier
1692742
40# Weight (2 Req. With Carrier)
1692625
Landlord:
Rear Wheel Weights Rear Weight Carrier
40#
Weight (3 Req. With Carrier)
1693160 1692743 1692625
For operation on slopes greater than 15%
(8.5”)
rear
weights, tire chains and wheel weights are recom-
mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7”). Sea Operation on Slopes, page 3.
NOTE: Large Lift Lever Kit (part no. 1691832) is required for Broadmoor/LT/2600/1600 Series trac-
tors, if not already factory installed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules
Required
Accessories.. ..............................................
1
General.. ...................................................................
.z
Preparation
...............................................................
.2
Operation..................................................................
.2
Safety Decals.. ...........................................................
3
Parts Identification
Snowthrower..
...........................................................
.4
Hitch -All
Models.......................................................
.5
Assembly
Skid Shoes..
..............................................................
.6
Push Frame Assembly.. .............................................
6
Snowthrower Chute ..................................................
.6
Spout Control.. ...........................................................
7
Hitch Assembly..
.........................................................
7
Installation - Electric Lift Models
Attaching
Hitch To Tractor........................................
.8
Installing
Lift Rod.. .....................................................
10
Reverse
Electric Lift Wiring.......................................
.I0
Installation - Manual Lift Models
Assemble I Install Lift Lever.Early Models..
.............
11
Assemble / Install Lift Lever - Later Models
...............
12
IAttaching Hitch To Tractor..
......................................
13
Installing Lift Rod ......................................................
.14
Removing
the
Snowthrower..
............................15
Adjustments
Belt Adjustment.........................................................
.I5
Scraper Adjustment ...................................................
16
Skid Shoes Adjustment..
............................................
16
Auger Drive
Chain ....................................................
.I6
Deflector
...................................................................
,16
Lift Rod Adjustment - Electric Lift Models
..................
17
Lift Rod Adjustment
-
Manual Lift Models.................
.17
Operation
Controls ....................................................................
.18
Checks Before
Starting.. ...........................................
.18
Transporting..
.............................................................
18
Starting and Stopping ................................................
18
Operation On Slopes ................................................
.I8
Snow Removal
Suggestions.....................................
.I8
Maintenance
Lubrication ................................................................
.I9
Daily Storage
.............................................................
19
Off-Season Storage..................................................
.19
Troubleshooting
.................................................
20
Minor Repair
Shear Bolt
Replacement.. .........................................
.21
Belt Replacement
.....................................................
.22
Hardware Identification &Torque Specs..........2 4
40” SNOWTHROWER
SAFETYRULES
A
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these roles could result in loss of control
of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The
tri-
ang/e A
in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
A
ALL WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional messages on this attachment and on your
tractor should be carefully read and obeyed. Per­sonal bodily injury can result when these instruc­tions are not followed.
A
WARNING
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISEN-
GAGE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE
ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE. WAIT FOR MOVING
PARTS TO STOP. Remove the foreign object or clear the spout with piece of wood before restarting the engine. Never place hands into auger housing or spout to clear jammed object. Auger may rotate when object is
removed.
-
Read this manual and the tractor Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
l
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
l
Do not carry passengers.
l
Use only attachments or accessories designed
for your machine. See your dealer for a complete
list of recommended attachments or accessories.
l
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
l
Never discharge toward bystanders.
l Make sure:
a. all nuts and screws are tight and snowthrower
is in good operating condition.
b. all safety devices and shields
are‘;, place and
in good working condition.
c. all adjustments are correct before using unit.
Preparation
l Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running.
l
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snowthrower is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects.
l
Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed
rock surface.
Operation
l
Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, and never across the face. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
l
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
l
After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disengage electric clutch, and remove the key. Check for the cause and any damage before restarting. Before inspect-
ing, make sure all moving parts have stopped.
l
Take all possible precautions before leaving oper­ator’s position. Disengage the electric clutch,
lower the attachment, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
l
Never operate snowthrower near glass enclo­sures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.
without proper adjustment of snow discharge
angle.
l
Do not operate machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.
-
Disengage power to snowthrower when transport­ing or not in use.
l
Never operate the snowthrower without good visi­bility or light. always be sure your feet are properly placed on the foot rests and keep a firm hold on
the steering wheel.
40” SNO WTHRO WER
Safety Decals
“~
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND
\
CLOTHING AWAY
sm.,
FA,L”RE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PROCEDU-
RES MAY RESULT IN INJURY. . FOR SAFE OPERATION FOLLOW ALL OPERATING
,NSTR”CT,ONS ANS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
. EYE PROTECTION MUST SE WORN AT ALL TIMES. . KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM
POWER DRIVEN PARTS.
. STOP ENGINE
SEFORE LEAWNG OPERATOR
.
.
.
I
.
.
.
.
POSITION.
WA,T
FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP BEFORE
STARTlNG TO ARIUST, WBRICATE, CLEAN OR UNCLDG THE MACHINE. KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF ALL
PERSONS AND ANIMALS. KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE.
NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BY-
STANDERS, BUILDINGS, CARS ETC.
ALWAYS “SE A DUST MASK WHEN WORKING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS. KEEP PLASTIC
,“ATERIALS AWAY FROM INTENSE
“EAT AND OPEN FLAME. NEVER ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE
ATTACt-‘“7
2s
3
40” SNOWTHROWER
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Later Model One-Piece Bracket
gure 1. Snowthrower Assy. - Part No. 1692356
1.
Snowthrower Assy.
2.
Chute Assy.
3.
Anti-Friction Insert
4.
Eye Hook
5.
Hairpin Clip
6. Spout Control Rod
7.
support
8.
Brackets
9. Capscrew, Hex,
318-16 x
l-114
10.
Lockwasher,
3/8
11.
Nut,
316
12.
Capscrew, Hex, 9/16 -NC x
l-1/2
13.
Washer,
9116
14.
Lockwasher,
9118
., 15.
Nut
‘16.
Lift Bracket
17.
Nut,
114
18.
Lo&washer,
l/4
19.
Plate
20. Capscrew, l/4-20 x 1
21. Spring
22. Bracket
23. Lockwasher,
318
24. Nut, 3/8
25.
Flat washer,
114
4
26. Nut,
5116
27. Clevis
28.
Rod Extension
29.
Nut, Full, 5/8
30.
Pin
31.
Hairpin Clip
32. Lift Rod
33. Capscrew,
318-l 6 x
l-114
34.
Eye Hook
35. Pin
36. Hairpin Clip
37. spacer
38. Bushing
40” SNOWTHROWER
Figure 2. Hitch Assy. - Part No. 1692040 for Electric Lift; Part No. 1692041 for Manual Lift Assy A. Hitch Assy. E. Pin B. Rear Support Assy.
F. Spring Clip (Qty. 4)
C. Washers (Qty. 2)
G.
Clevis Pin,
3/&l
(Qty. 2)
D. Hairpin Clip (Qty. 2) H. Rod
I.
Reflectors (Qty. 2)
*Attach reflectors to rear lip of seat deck. If
sncw cab is installed, make sure reflectors are not obstructed.
NOTE: Hitch assembly is required to install
snowthrower to tractor. Not
a//
parts packaged with the hitch assy. are
used when installing this 40” snowthrower. Only parts used for installation are shown in Figure 2.
40” SNOWTHROWER
/ I
Figure 3. Skid Shoe A. Carriage Bolt B. Skid Shoe
D. lockwashers E. Nuts
C. Flatwashers F. Carriage Bolt
SNOWTHROWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before attempting any of
the
assembly and installation procedures, check to make sure you have
a// the
kit
parts.
Parfs lists and illustrations are shown in Figures 1 & 2. Discard parts nor used with your specific tractor and snowblower.
Important: Torque all bolts according to torque speci-
fication table in the back of this manual, unless oth­erwise specified.
Skid Shoes
1.
See Figure 3. Install the skid shoes using
5/16” x
1”
carriage bolts (A), flatwashers (C), lockwash- ers (D), and nuts (E) as shown. Adjust skid shoes according to surface conditions.
Push Frame Assembly
1.
See Figure 4. Insert push frame assembly (A)
in snowblower assembly and attach using four
7/16” x
1 l/4” bolts
(8).
Loosely secure the two bolts closest to collector housing with flatwashers (C), lockwashers (D), and nuts (E) and secure other
bolts with lockwashers (D) and nuts (E).
Snowthrower Chute
1. See Figure 5. The left rear bracket (J) should be assembled as shown. If it is not, assemble it to the snowthrower housing.
“_
2. Install hand guard (A) on chute
assy. (8)
with the top portion inside the chute and the bottom sec­tion outside the chute base ring. Place two
i/4”
x
3/4’ bolts (C) with the head on the outside of
chute, through the chute then through the hand
guard and secure with a flatwasher, lo&washer and nut (D, E, F,). Tighten securely.
3. Place plastic anti-friction insert (G) over chute base, placing nipple on upper side and toward center of impeller housing.
Figure
4. Push Frame
A.-
Push Frame Assy. B. Bolts C.
Flatwasher
D. Lockwasher E. Nuts
Figure 5. Spout Assembly A. Hand Guard
I. Plastic Bushing (long)
B. Chute
J. Left Rear Bracket
C. Bolt,
1/4x
4/3 (Qty. 4) K. Rotation Worm D. Flatwasher L. Ret. Plates (Qty. 3) E. Lockwasher M. Bolts,
1/4x
3/4 (Qty. 2)
F. Nut
N. Lo&washer,
114
G. Plastic Anti-Friction 0. Nut,
II4
IllSWl
P. Bolts
1/4x l/Z
(Qty. 6)
H. Plastic Bushing (short)
4. Insert shortest plastic bushing (H) in snowblower tube weldment.
5. Insert longest plastic bushing
(I) in rear bracket
(J), grease both ends of rotation worm and place rotation worm (K) in bushing (H). Install rotation
worm (K) with bushing (I) on the underside of chute (base up) with one retaining plate (L) using two
l/4” x
3/4”
bolts (M), secure bolts with
lock-
washers (N) and nuts (0).
6. Install chute
assy.
(B) over plastic insert (G)
(applying grease in between) and secure with
three retaining plates (L) using six
l/4” x
l/2’
bolts (P). Lock all bolts with lockwashers (N) and nuts (0). Tighten securely.
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