Simplicity 1692924 Operator's Manual

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ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Mfg. No. Description

1692924 60” Snow/Dozer Blade

(for use with Legacy / 2000 / 2900 Series)

1717570-01

Rev 2/1998

TP-100-2101-01-AT-SMA

Snow/Dozer Blade

MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.simplicitymfg.com
© Copyright 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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Adjustments.........................................................7

Skid Shoe Adjustment.....................................7

Lift Height Adjustment .....................................7

Downward Pressure Adjustment.....................7

Initial Setup & Assembly

Attach Dozer Lift Arm ......................................8

Assemble Dozer Blade....................................8

Install Front Hitch Mounting Brackets

& Angling Rod Support Arm ............................9

Install Rear Hitch Mounting Brackets ............10

Install Attachment lift Extension.....................10

Attaching & Removing the Hitch & Blade

Attach Hitch onto Tractor...............................11

Attach Lift Rod...............................................11

Attaching Dozer Blade...................................12

Removing Dozer & Hitch...............................13

Hardware Identification

& Torque Specifications......................................8

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are
referred to as seen from the operating position.

© Copyright 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

TP 100-2101-01-AT-SMA

Recommended Accessories ..............................1

Safety Rules & Information

General Warnings............................................2

Preparation......................................................2

Operating Safety..............................................2

Features & Controls............................................3

General Operating Information

Checks Before Starting....................................4

Engine & Ground Speed Selection..................4

Transporting.....................................................4

Starting & Stopping..........................................4

Changing Angle of the Blade...........................5

Snow Plowing Tips..........................................5

Dozing Tips......................................................5

Storage.................................................................5

Maintenance & Normal Care Schedule..............6

Schedule for Normal Care...............................6

Lubricate the Dozer Blade...............................6

Table of Contents

Recommended Accessories

Tire chains and Simplicity Quick Tach weights are recommended when installing this attachment on your tractor.
Quick Tach weights are an easy way to improve traction and stability making your dozer more efficient. Quick
Tach weights are easy to install and remove, and can be added in 50 lb. increments (maximum of 300 lbs). To
purchase tire chains, Quick Tach weights, or wheel weights, see you Simplicity Dealer.

For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), Quick Tach Weights, tire chains, and wheel weights are recom­mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).

OPERATING 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. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.

● After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and remove the key.
Check for the cause and any damage before restart­ing. Before any inspection, make sure all moving
parts have stopped.

● Take all possible precautions before leaving opera­tor’s position. Lower the attachment, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.

● Never operate the dozer blade near glass enclo­sures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.

● Do not put hands or feet near or under the dozer
blade. Keep clear of the dozer blade at all times.

● Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
plow too much material at too fast a rate.

● Never operate unit at high transport speeds on slip­pery surfaces. Use care when travelling in reverse.

● Never operate the dozer blade without good visibility
or light. Always be sure your feet are properly placed
on the footrests and keep a firm hold on the steering
wheel.

● Do not run the engine indoors.

● Never allow anyone in front of the unit.

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Safety Rules
& Information

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, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

GENERAL WARNINGS

● Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

● Read this manual and the tractor Operator’s Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.

● Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

● Do not carry passengers.

● Use only attachments or accessories designed for

your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.

● Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par­ticularly small children, and pets.

● Never direct discharge towards bystanders.

● Make sure all hardware is secure and that dozer

blade is in good operating condition.

● Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.

● Check that all adjustments are correct before using
this unit.

● Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractor’s operator’s manual.

● Always wear eye protection while operating and per­forming adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the dozer.

● When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the unit make
sure all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect and
secure the spark plug wires and remove the key to
prevent accidental starting.

PREPARATION

● Disengage the PTO before making any adjustments.

● Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine

is running.

● Thoroughly inspect the area where the dozer is to be
operated and remove all foreign objects.

● Adjust the skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed
stone surface. See the Adjustments section for pro­cedure.

DANGER

OPERATING ON SLOPES

CAN BE DANGEROUS

For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°),
weight box, tire chains, and wheel weights are
recommended. NEVER OPERATE ON SLOPES
GREATER THAN 30% (16.7°).