Simplicity Snow Plow, Dozer Blade User Manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
(42” Blade), Mfg. NO. 1691520
(Hitch Assembly), Mfg.
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NO.
1692240
STANDARD
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
CHART
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
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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
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3
4 5
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8
8 8 9
Skid Shoes
Blade Angle ,.._.__,,,._....,_........................................................................................................................... 10
Spring Tension
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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Do not allow anyone to use the snow plow/dozer blade unless they have been instructed on how to operate it safely.
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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
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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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42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
ASSEMBLY
1.
Place the blade on a flat surface.
2. install two bar stops (A, figure 2) using the two
5/l 6-l 8 x 1” taptite’screws (B).
Figure 2. Bar Stop
A. Bar Stop
B. Taptite Screw,
5/l
6-l 8 x 1
3:
Insert
4. Hook the spring (C) into the pivot frame (D).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other spring
6.Tighten the nut (B) on both eyebolts down to
?.Add the other nut (E) to each
eyebolt
screw on 5/16 nut (B) only far enough so that it is
flush with the end of the
Stretch the spring with a pliers to hook springs on eyebok (A).
expose about
first nut (B) secure with a wrench and tighten the second nut (E) securely on each
(A, figure 3)
eyebolt.
3/4”
(19 mm) of thread.
thru.iug
eyebolt.
on blade and
Hold the
eyebok.
Figure 3. Tension Springs
A.
Eyebolt
0. Nut,
C. Spring
5116
D. Pivot Frame E. Nut,
5/16
8. Assemble the chain (A, figure 4) to the tractor as follows:
a. On left-hand side, remove the upper self-tapping
screw that holds bumper to frame. This is the hole used for installing chain in the following steps, using one 5/16-18x washers (D), and one
b. Place one 5/16 washer onto the screw. Then place
the chain on the capscrew, and then the other
5/16 washer.
c.
Insert the capscrew (B, figure 4) as shown. From
inside frame, install Tighten snug only at this time. The spring (C) will be installed in “Installation” section (step 6), and hardware will be tightened.
l-114 capscrew (B), two 5/16
5/16 locknut.
5/16
locknut onto capscrew.
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
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Figure 4. Chain
A. Chain
B.
Capscrew
C. Spring
D. Flat Washer
INSTALLATION
1. Drive the tractor over the push bar until rear of push bar is under front hitch.
P.Stop engine, remove key and set parking brake.
3.Attach the bracket (J, figure 5) to the two rear
holes in the tractor
safety clips (G) provided. Insert the pins from the outside. Make sure the push bar mounting holes
(in the bracket) are toward the front.
4.Attach the push bar to the bracket, using the two
3/8-16x 2-l/4
provided.
hitch
with the four pins
capscrew (H) and 3/8 locknuts
(F)
and
(I)
gure 5. Hitch and Lift Rod
Lift Rod Front Set Collar
Spring Clip Spring Rear Set Collar
Pin
G. Safety Clip H. Capscrew.
I. Locknut,
J. Bracket
K. Push Bar
3/8-16x
2-;I4
3/S-16
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
5. Raise the push bar and hook up the spring (A, fig­ure 6) in location
B
or C as follows:
Location
B
C
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6. Lower the push bar and tighten the capscrew and nut which hold chain to tractor frame.
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Tractor (Series)
4000,5000,500,600,
12LT. 12RT.
6000,800,
16GTH,
Resent
17GTH
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gure 6. Lift-Assist Spring
Spring Spring Location-Lawn Tractors (See Chart) Spring Location - Garden Tractors (See Chart)
7. Insert front of push bar (A, figure 7) into pivot frame on rear of blade. Then install king pin (C) down thru holes in
hitch
and pivot frame. Secure
king pin (C) with spring clip (D).
8. Using king pin as the pivot, swivel push bar to align holes for pivot pin (E). Then install pivot pin downward thru holes in blade and push bar. The pivot pin can be installed in any of three holes, depending on desired blade angle.
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42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
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Figure 7. Dozer Blade Assembled and Installed
A. Push Bar B. Pivot Frame E. Pivot Pin
C. King Pin
D. Spring Clip
9,Assemble lift rod as shown in figure 8. (The
exploded view illustration is shown in figure 1.) Insert tip of rod guide (A, figure 8) thru hole in lift arm (B) of push bar. Trap the rod guide on each
side of
10. Connect rear of lift rod to
lift
arm with spring clips (C and D).
lift
lever mounted on
tractor using the spring clip.
il.
Perform adjustments, see page 9.
Figure 8. A. Rod Guide
B.
Lift
Arm (Push Bar) C. Outer Spring Clip D. Inner Spring Clip
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42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
REMOVAL
1.
Lower the blade,
2. Remove blade and lii rod from push bar.
3. Raise push bar and unhook the spring (A, figure 6) from the chain.
4. Disconnect the lift rod from the lift lever on tractor
by removing the spring clip.
5. Remove the bracket
hitch by removing four pins and safety clips.
6. Reinstall all pins (king pin, pivot pin, clevis pins)
and secure with spring or safety clip for storage.
OPERATION AND NORMAL CARE Transporting
For maximum ground clearance, transport the blade
to and from work areas fully raised and
straight ahead.
Be particularly careful and operate at low trac-
tor speeds in any area where the blade can
hook on solid objects. Such objects can cause the tractor to be jarred or come to an
abrupt stop.
Operation On Slopes Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7”) which is a rise of 3’ (91 cm) in forward. Use two rear wheel weights (one per wheel) when operating on slopes greater than 20 percent
(11.3”).
A
(J,
figure 5) from the tractor
angled
WARNING
lo’ (305 cm)
Dozing and Snow Plowing
When dozing, push the dirt to the desired location, then drag the blade backwards for final leveling. Pack down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the
leveled area. Use any grade to your advantage. Plow downhill and
set the blade angle
ly snow) is moving downhill as it leaves the blade. For large
drifts
of snow,
plowing a full blade width.
Always use full engine throttle and use the ground speed control lever to control ground speed and obtain the needed power to move the material. Operate at a safe speed, depending on conditions, so that you have complete control of the tractor. Rear wheel weights and chains are recommended for slip-
pery surfaces.
so
that plowed material (especial-
bite
off small amounts instead of
Always operate up and down the face of slopes, and
never across the face. Use a slow ground speed on slopes.
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Normal Care
After dozing jobs, hose down the blade to remove
excess dirt. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent rust­ing. Lightly oil all pivot points.
If the wear plate (A, figure 9) on the bottom of the 42” blade is worn excessively, replace it
by removing the six carriage bolts (B), lo&washers
(C) and nuts (D).
wrth
a new one
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
igure 9.
,.
Wear Plate
. Carriage Bolt,
Lockwasher
Nut
3/9-16 x
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ADJUSTMENTS
Lift Rod
For initial setting, place front set collar (A, figure 10)
1”
from rod guide with blade fully lowered. Place rear set collar (B) against spring (C). Tighten the setscrews in the two set collars. To adjust, perform the following:
1. Fully raise the blade by raising on the tractor lift lever. Measure distance between scraper bar and ground. If it measures approximately erly adjusted. If not, proceed to step 2.
2. Lower the blade. Loosen the setscrew in the front set collar. Move the set collar back to increase clearance or forward to decrease clearance.
Tighten the setscrew. Recheck the measurement.
MOTE: ent adjustments. Lower the blade to adjust rear set collar. Moving the rear set collar toward rear will allow the blade to follow a rolling contour. The farther back the rear set collar is positioned, the more the blade
will float. Moving the rear set collar toward the front will increase blade down pressure.
D%rent
ground contours may require differ-
6”,
it is prop
Figure 10.
A. Front Set Collar
B. Rear Set Collar C. Spring
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42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
Skid Shoes
Alternate holes are provided to permit adjustment of the shoe assemblies for raising and lowering the blade to various working heights (see figure 11). 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. When cleaning smooth hard surfaces, like concrete, the shoe assemblies are normally placed fully up to allow the blade to scrape the surface.
To adjust the skid, raise the blade off the ground and block with a piece of wood. Loosen the capscrews (A, figure 11) and move the skid shoes desired height. Tighten the capscrews securely.
(6) up or down to
Figure 11. Skid Shoes
A. Capscrews,
B. Skid Shoes
3/S-18 x 314
Blade Angle
To adjust the angle of the blade, proceed as follows:
1.
Lift the blade off the ground using the tractor lift
lever.
2. Remove the pivot pin (H, figure 1 and E, figure move the blade to desired angle and reinstall the pivot pin in a diierent hole.
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Spring Tension
This snow plow/dozer blade is spring loaded so that when the blade strikes a solid object, the springs will allow the blade to release as shown in figure 12 rather
than cause damage. The blade will go back to original
position after object is cleared.
To adjust spring tension, hold rear nut (A, figure 12) and loosen front nut (B). Tighten rear nut (B) to
increase spring tension or loosen nut to decrease spring tension. Tighten front nut are drawn firmly together.
(8) so the two nuts
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Figure 12. Spring Tension
A. Adjustment Nut (Rear)
B. Jam Nut (Front)
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NOTES
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
11
42” Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
NOTES
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE
TOLERANCE
4096
SEE
a-32 8-38
lo-24 lo-32 w-20 114-28 S/18-18
5118-24 318-18 318-24
7118-14
7118-20
l/2-13
l/2-20 9118-12 9118-18 5/a-ii 518-18
314-10 314-18
7/a-9 7/8-14
l-a
1-12
SAE GRADE
0
h/Lb.
FtJLbs.
Nm.
R
SAEGRADE#5
Q
In./Lbs.
FtJLbs.
Nm.
19 2.1 30 3.4 20 2.3
31
3.5
27 3.1 43 4.9
31 3.5 49 5.5
88 7.8
8
10.9
78 8.8 10 13.8
-7T
15. 17 23.1
12 18.3 19 25.8
20 27.2 30 40.8
2
31.3
40.8
35 47.8
50 35 47.8 55 74.8 50
as.
75 102. 55 74.8 90 122.4 85
88.4
110 149.8 75 102. 120 183.2 90 122.4 150 204.
loo 138. 180 244.8 180 217.8 280 353.8 180 244.8 140 190.4 155 210.8 440
220 299.2
300 400
580
408.
544.
598.4
788.8
240 328.4 840 870.4
68.
SAEGRADEII)
Q
InJLbs. FtJLbs.
Nm.
41 4.8
43 80
aa
12
14 25 25 45
50
70
80
4.9
8.8
7.7
18.3
19.
34.
34.
81.2
68.
95.2
108.8
110 149.8 120 150
183.2
204. 170 231.2
220 299.2 240 328.4
388
525. 420 571.2 800
aa0
900
818.
897.8
1,224.
1,000 1,380.
NOTE:
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
2.
Recomended seating torque values for locknuts:
a. For prevailing torque locknuts. use 65% of grade
torques.
b. Forflange whizlock nuts (and screws) - use 135%
of grade 5 torques.
3.
Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings all torque
values must meet this specification.
BOLT HEAD MARKING
S.A.E. GRADE:
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