Snapper 1721303-01 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

1693757 Hitch (for Sovereign / 900 / 2800 Series)

1721303-01

Rev 1/2001

TP 100-2374-01-AT-SMA

Snow/Dozer

Blade & Hitch

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Spring Tension.................................................7

Lift Height Adjustment .....................................8

Initial Setup & Assembly

Dozer Components..........................................9

Hitch Components .........................................10

Assemble Blade.............................................11

Assemble Lift Rod .........................................12

Install Blade ...................................................12

Install Angling Control Rod ............................13

Attaching & Removing the Hitch & Blade

Removing & Attaching Dozer Blade ..............14

Hardware Identification

& Torque Specifications....................................15

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

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

Safety Rules & Information

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

Operating on Slopes........................................2

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

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

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

Blade Angle Control.........................................3

Attachment Lift.................................................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

Recommended Accessories

For best performance, it is recommended to use tire chains and two rear wheel weights. The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. per wheel.

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°).

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 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 clear 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.

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 17.6% (10°).

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

NOTE: Models with hydraulic or electric lift should refer to the tractor operator’s manual for lift control information.

The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the dozer blade. See the tractor operator’s manual for control information. See the Adjustments section for proper attachment lift 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.

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 weight box 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 wheel weights can be added. Maximum weight added to tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. per wheel.

IMPORTANT NOTE

To prevent damage to the unit, always raise the dozer blade BEFORE turning or backing up.

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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