Simplicity Snow Plow, Dozer Blade User Manual
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
(42” Blade), Mfg. NO. 1691520
(Hitch Assembly), Mfg.
i
NO.
1692240
STANDARD
FASTENER
IDENTIFICATION
CHART
HEX CAPSCREW
CARRIAGE BOLT
Q
PLAIN WASHER
Shown below are actual size heads for standard screw sizes.
Example: a
wrench. To measure length, use the scale below.
l/4
screw has 7/16 head and thus requires a 7/16
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LOCKWASHER
HEX CAPSCREW IDENTIFICATION
@
NUT
Hardware sizes given in the
illustrations throughout this
manual.
If a washer or nut is identified as
“washer, l/2” or “nut, i/2”, this
means the inside diameter is
inch
If a screw is identified as “screw,
i/2 x 2”,
diameter is
shaft of the screw is 2 inches
long. If a screw is identified as
“screw,
“16” means that the screw has
16 threads per inch.
SAMPLE: SCREW IDENTIFICATION
this means the shaft
l/2
inch and the
l/2 -
16 x
2”,
the number
l/2
00000
314”
Head
screw with screw with
l/9” S.D.
Place the washer or nut on the above scale to
determine the inside diameter. The actual inside
diameter can vary
comparison.
5/r?”
Head
7116’S.D.
WASHER AND NUT IDENTIFICATION
9/l 6” Head
screw with
318”
S.D.
1116
inch. Use the scale for
I/2” Head
screw with
5116”
SD.
7/l 6” Head
screw with
t/4” S.D.
SAMPLE: NUT IDENTIFICATION
Inside
Diameter
32
Nut.
l/2
Shaft
Diameter
Inside
Diameter
Table of Contents
Inside
Front
STANDARD FASTENER IDENTIFICATION CHART
SAFETY RULES
General
Preparation
Operation
PARTS ILLUSTRATION ..............................................................................................................................
ASSEMBLY. .................................................................................................................................................
INSTALLATION.. ..........................................................................................................................................
REMOVAL
OPERATION AND NORMAL CARE
Transporting
Operation On Slopes
Dozing and Snow Plowing ........................................................................................................................
Normal Care
ADJUSTMENTS
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Cover
2
2
2
3
4
5
8
8
8
8
9
Skid Shoes
Blade Angle ,.._.__,,,._....,_........................................................................................................................... 10
Spring Tension
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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CH+F _..............................................................................
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Inside Rear Cover
Accessories
For best performance, it is recommended to use tire chains and two (2) rear wheel weights. A
mounted weight box can also be added for addiiional traction. The maximum weight added to the tractor
should not exceed 35 Ibs./wheel plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box.
A Snow Cab is available to protect operator from winter weather.
rear-
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safety Rules
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con-
trol of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The
in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
ALL WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional
messages on this attachment and on your
tractor should be carefully read and obeyed. Per-
sonal bodily injury can result when these
GENERAL
*Read the operators manual carefully. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
*Never allow children to operate the machine. Do
not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction.
*Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
*Do
not carry passengers.
*Make sure:
a. tractor and attachments are in good operating
condition.
b. all safety devices and shields are in place
c. and in good working condition, and
d. all adjustments (skid shoe height, etc.) have
been made.
instruc-
*Do
not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
*Shift into neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
*Wear
proper footwear. Do not operate tractor
when barefoot or when wearing open sandals or
canvas shoes.
OPERATION
l
Do not allow anyone to use the snow plow/dozer
blade unless they have been instructed on how to
operate it safely.
l
Never attempt to adjust, repair or service the snow
plow/dozer blade while the tractor engine is
running.
*Do
not allow others near the snow/dozer blade
while it is being used.
*Use the snow plow/dozer blade only in daylight, or
good artificial light.
PREPARATION
*Handle gasoline with care-it is highly flamma-
ble.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine, or fill the
fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
*Always lower the snow plow/dozer blade com-
pletely to the ground when leaving it unattended to
prevent it from being accidentally lowered and
causing injury. Make sure blade is locked in
“DOWN” position due to spring-assist.
*Always operate the tractor at reasonable speeds
to prevent the blade from catching an object and
stopping the tractor abruptly.
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
gurei.
Rd.
NO.
A
B
C
D 2
E
F
G 4
H
I 1
J
K
L
M
N 2 LOCKNUT, 318-16
Qtv.
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
2
Description
BAR ASSY., Push
SPRING
GUIDE ASSY., Rod
SETSCREW,
ROD. Lift
5/1&18x 112
COLLR. Set
SPRING, Clip
PIN, Pivot
PIN, King W
BRACKET ASSY. X
PIN
CLIP, Pin
CAPSCREW. 3/8-16x
I
2-114
_
.ySpring location
,(see
/
chart on page 6).
fir
garden tractors
Spring location for lawn tractors
(see chart on page 6).
Ref.
NO.
0
P
Q
R
S
T
U
v
Y
z
AA
QW.
1
1
1
2 WASHER, Flat,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Description
SPRING
CHAIN,
4-Link
CAPSCREW, 5/16-18x l-114
LOCKNUT. Hex.
5116
5116-18
BLADE
TRIP ASSY., Spring
EYEBOLT
SHOES, Skid (Assembled)
PLATE, Wear (Assembled)
STOP, Bar
SCREW, Taptite
FRAME, Pivot
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