Snapper 1721301-02, 1693755 User Manual
ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
Mfg. No. Description
1693754 42” Remote Angling Snow Plow/Dozer Blade
Hitch
Mfg. No. Description
1693755 Hitch (for Express Series & Regent / 500 / 2500 Series)
1721301-02
Rev 1/2001
TP 100-2353-02-AT-SMA
Snow/Dozer
Blade & Hitch
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Table of Contents
Adjustments.........................................................7
Skid Shoe Adjustment .....................................7
Spring Tension.................................................7
Lift Height Adjustment .....................................7
Downward Pressure Adjustment .....................7
Initial Setup & Assembly
Dozer Components..........................................9
Hitch Components .........................................10
Assemble Blade.............................................11
Assemble & Install Hitch................................11
Install Pushbar...............................................13
Install Lift Rod................................................14
Install Angling Control Rod ............................15
Attaching & Removing the Hitch & Blade
Removing & Attaching Dozer Blade ..............16
Removing & Attaching Hitch..........................17
Hardware Identification
& Torque Specifications....................................18
NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are
referred to as seen from the operating position.
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All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-2353-02-AT-SMA
Recommended Accessories ..............................1
Safety Rules & Information
General Warnings............................................2
Operating on Slopes........................................2
Preparation ......................................................2
Operating Safety..............................................2
Features & Controls ............................................3
General Operating Instructions
Checks Before Starting....................................4
Engine & Ground Speed Selection..................4
Transporting.....................................................4
Starting & Stopping .........................................4
Changing Angle of the Blade...........................5
Dozing Tips......................................................5
Snow Plowing Tips ..........................................5
Storage .................................................................5
Maintenance & Normal Care Schedule..............6
Schedule for Normal Care ...............................6
Lubricate the Dozer Blade ...............................6
Recommended Accessories
For best performance, it is recommended to use tire chains and two rear wheel weights. A rear-mounted weight
carrier can also be added for additional traction. The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35
lbs. per wheel, plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box.
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 17.6% (10°).
Required Accessories
A Lift Lever Kit is required for the models covered by this manual, and must be installed as part of hitch installation.
OPERATING SAFETY
O 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.
O Exercise extreme caution when operating on, or
crossing, gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
O 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.
O Take all possible precautions before leaving opera-
tor’s position. Lower the attachment, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
O Never operate near glass enclosures, automobiles,
window wells, dropoffs, etc.
O Do not put hands or feet near or under the dozer
blade. Keep clear of the dozer blade at all times.
O Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear too much material at too fast a rate.
O Never operate unit at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces. Use care when travelling in reverse.
O 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.
O Do not run the engine indoors.
O 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
O Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
O Read this manual and the tractor Operator’s Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
O Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
O Do not carry passengers.
O Use only attachments or accessories designed for
your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.
O Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children, and pets.
O Never direct discharge towards bystanders.
O Make sure all hardware is secure and that dozer
blade is in good operating condition.
O Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.
O Check that all adjustments are correct before using
this unit.
O Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractor’s operator’s manual.
O Always wear eye protection while operating and per-
forming adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the dozer.
O 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
O Disengage the PTO before making any adjustments.
O Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running.
O Thoroughly inspect the area where the dozer is to be
operated and remove all foreign objects.
O 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 17.6% (10°).
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TRACTOR 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.
• Practice driving in an open area—without dozing—to become accustomed to the unit.
Features
& Controls
A. Blade Angle Control Lever
The blade angle release lever controls a spring-loaded
plate which locks the blade in one of three positions.
Use an abrupt pushing/pulling motion to release the
angling mechanism and move the blade left or right.
Push the angling lever forward fully to lock the blade in
the left position. Pull the lever fully back to lock the
blade in the right position. Move the lever slowly past
center to lock in the centered position.
NOTE: It is easier to change the angle of the blade with
the attachment raised.
B. Attachment Lift
The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the dozer
blade. To RAISE an attachment, depress the release
button on top of the lever and pull back. To LOWER an
attachment, depress the release button and move the
lever forward.
The back notch suspends the blade for transporting to
and from the worksite. The middle notch is the “float”
position. The front notch applies downward pressure on
the blade. See the Adjustments section for proper blade
adjustment.
Please Take a moment and
familiarize yourself with the
name, location, and function
of these controls so that you
will better understand the safety and operating instructions
provided in this manual.
Figure 1. Control Locations
A. Blade Angle Control Lever
B. Attachment Lift
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the
function of individual controls. Operating the
tractor and dozer require the combined use of
these controls and additional controls whose
operation is described in the tractor Operator’s
Manual.
A
B
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Checks Before Starting
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.
3. Adjust the skid shoes to desired height. See Skid
Shoe Adjustment.
4. Make sure all hardware is present and secure.
Engine & Ground Speed Selection
Always run the engine at full throttle.
Set tractor speed to 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 slippery surfaces.
A rear weight carrier is recommended for additional traction.
Transporting
For maximum ground clearance, transport the blade to
and from work areas fully raised and angled straight
ahead.
Starting & Stopping
1. Start the tractor engine. Set engine throttle to full.
2. Raise the attachment lift and travel to the work site.
3. Set the angling control to the desired angle.
4. Lower the attachment lift and begin plowing.
5. Raise the plow before backing up.
6. To stop the tractor, set ground speed to neutral and
set the parking brake. Before leaving the seat, stop
the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
General
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in
your tractor Operator’s Manual. If tractor does not
pass the test, do not operate the tractor. See your
authorized dealer. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to defeat the safety system.
Use caution when plowing a snow covered area.
Snow can cover objects such as curbs, drop-offs,
and other obstacles. Be familiar with the area you
are plowing.
To prevent an explosion or fire, never store the
tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building
where an ignition source is present.
DANGER
OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°)
which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106cm) vertically in
10 feet (607cm) horizontally.
Operate the unit at a slow ground speed when
driving onto slope. Avoid using brakes to control
ground speed.
When operating on slopes that are greater than
15 % (8.5°) but less than 17.6%, use additional
wheel weights or counterweights.
In addition to counterweights, use extra caution
when operating on slopes. Drive UP and DOWN
the slope, never across the face, use caution
when changing directions and DO NOT START
OR STOP ON SLOPE.
For additional traction, tire chains and a weight
box can be added. Maximum weight added to
tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. per wheel and
100 additional lbs. in weight box.
IMPORTANT NOTE
To prevent damage to the unit, always
raise the dozer blade BEFORE turning or
backing up.
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General Operating Instructions
Daily Storage
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for
important information concerning safely
storing your tractor.
Changing Angle of the Blade:
See Figure 1 for location of Controls.
NOTE: It is easier to change the angle of the blade with
the attachment raised.
1. Raise the attachment lift.
2. Use an abrupt pushing/pulling motion to release the
angling mechanism and move the blade left or right.
Push the angling lever forward fully to lock the blade
in the left position. Pull the lever fully back to lock the
blade in the right position. Move the lever slowly over
center to lock in the centered position.
Dozing Tips
• Determine the best dozing pattern before beginning.
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the
longest direction to minimize turning.
• In very deep snow or gravel, it may be necessary to
make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised,
then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear
the material left on the surface. Also, it may be necessary to clear less than the full width of the dozer
blade or reduce ground speed.
• 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 slight grade to your advantage, doze downhill, and set the blade angle so that the plowed material is moving downhill as it leaves the blade.
Snow Plowing Tips
• Determine the best snow removal pattern before
beginning.
• Plan the pattern so that you avoid pushing snow onto
cleared areas.
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the
longest direction to minimize turning.
• In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary to
make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised,
then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear
the material left on the surface. Also, it may be necessary to clear less than the full width of the dozer
blade or reduce ground speed.
• Snow tends to freeze into solid banks when plowed
off a driveway or other large area. Because of this
you may want to plow snow several feet past the
edge of the drive to allow space for future plowing to
build up.
• If pushing snow past the edges of driveways or sidewalks, be careful not to tear up the grass buried
under snow next to the drive or sidewalk. Lift the
blade several inches off the ground to avoid damaging the grass.
• Spinning tires with tire chains can leave unsightly
marks or permanent damage to asphalt or concrete
driveways or sidewalks. Avoid sudden stops or
starts.
Storage
Off-Season Storage
1. Remove dozer blade and hitch from the tractor.
2. Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean
the dozer blade.
3. Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint
has been worn or chipped away.
4. Lubricate the dozer blade.
5. Store the dozer blade and hitch in a dry place.
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