OWNER’S MANUAL FRONT MOUNT BLADE MODEL: FB-42RY • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION ================================================================================================ Congratulations on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Front-Mount Blade! This product has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Please read and retain this manual. The instructions enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn spreader properly.
SAFETY ================================================================================================ GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION) Caution should be taken when using any attachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly.
PARTS LIST AND REFERENCE ================================================================================================ EXPLODED VIEW 10 5 13 16 1 6 17 14 11 2 7 18 19 15 3 8 20 9 REF PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1017741-01 2 3 12 QTY REF PART NO.
PARTS LIST AND REFERENCE ================================================================================================ EXPLODED VIEW - HARDWARE BAG 42 35 28 22 36 29 23 43 37 30 44 38 24 31 45 39 25 32 26 33 27 REF 46 40 41 34 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY REF PART NO.
Each spread of the assembly has a guide to help with hardware identification. THIS SECTION CAN BE USED TO IDENTIFY BOLTS: 1/2” ** 3/8” ** THIS SECTION CAN ALSO ASSIST WITH IDENTIFYING WASHERS: Check the bolt size by placing the head or the threaded end over the matching diagrams to the left. Exterior circumference of washers can vary. These dimensions are a measurement of the internal diameter of the washer.
ASSEMBLY ========================================================================================= For the first step, you’ll need to remove hardware from the front of your mower. B B 12mm Wrench A A 2 Assembly Step 1 Unscrew the two skid plate bolts (A) and two sets of washers (B). 1. The bottom of the mounting plate (2) needs to be parallel to the ground.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 41 Assembly Step 3 41 34 34 Blade Assembly 1. Attach ribs (10) to the blade (11) using: 25 - x 4 Carriage Bolts (25) – 3/8” x 1” - x 4 Washers (34) – 3/8” - x 4 Lock Nuts (41) – 3/8” 10 Note: Do not fully tighten (yet), these ribs may need to shift slightly during Assembly Step 10. 11 25 10 34 34 41 41 25 9/16” Wrench 25 Note: Ensure the ribs (10) are aligned correctly.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 1/2” Assembly Step 5 ** Blade Assembly 10 10 3. Install bolt and nut stops to the blade ribs (10) using: 3/8” ** - x 4 Hex Head Bolts (28) – 3/8” x 3/4” - x 4 Lock Nuts (41) * – 3/8” 41 *Note: Nuts need to be on the outside edges of the blade ribs. 28 41 5/16” ** 9/16” Wrench & Socket 4. 41 Set blade aside. 28 41 1/4” ** 5” 30 Assembly Step 6 4” 30 Push Arm Assembly 1.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 1/2” ** Assembly Step 7 32 Push Arm Assembly 3/8” ** 5/16” 1/4” ** ** 8 2.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 10 10 10 10 Assembly Step 9 Joining the Push Arm to the Blade 1. Insert spacer / pivot tube (9) into the large holes on the lower part of the ribs (10) on the back of the blade. 9 9 9 9 9-A Assembly Step 10 9-B push arm assembly Joining the Push Arm to the Blade 2. Slide push arm assembly between ribs and align with the pivot tubes that were inserted on Step 9.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 1/2” ** Assembly Step 11 18 41 Joining the Push Arm to the Blade 3/8” ** 5/16” 1/4” ** ** 34 29 3. Attach spring trip bracket (18) using: - x 1 Hex Head Bolt (29) – 3/8” x 1 1/4” - x 1 Washer, Flat (34) – 3/8” - x 1 Lock Nut (41) – 3/8” 9/16” Wrench & Socket DO NOT tighten completely (yet). 5” Assembly Step 12 4” Joining the Push Arm to the Blade 4.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Assembly Step 13-A Adding the Handle 9/16” Wrench & Socket 1. Temporarily remove the drop hitch pin (38) from Assembly Step 8 and rotate the push arm assembly away from the spring. 43 43 2. Run a hex head bolt, 3/8” x 3 3/4” full thread (43) through the first hole of the push arm assembly & add: - x 1 Hex Nut (44) – 3/8” External-teeth facing the lower handle tube. 43 3.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Assembly Step 14 20 16 Adding the Handle 4. Attach the upper handle tube (16) to the lower handle tube (14) using: 14 27 - x 2 Bolts (27) – 5/16” x 1 1/4” - x 2 Lock Nuts (40) – 5/16” 40 1/2” Wrench & Socket 16 27 40 5. Slid grip (20) over the end of the upper handle tube (16). DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY. This part needs to pivot. 16 39 26 Assembly Step 15 17 36 Reinforcement Bracket 1.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 1/2” Assembly Step 16 ** Mounting the Blade 1. Face the back of the blade assembly toward the bracket that you added to your mower in Assembly Steps 1-2. 2. The push assembly will easily slide within the lower tabs extending from the mower bracket. 3. After aligning the two sets of bracket holes, insert the plated hinge rod / pin (1) and secure with two hairpin cotters (45), one on each end.
OPERATION ============================================================================================ CAUTION: Keep feet and hands clear of blade while raising and lowering the blade. Pay close attention to your surrounding and people in your immediate area at all times. pull toward operator Operation Step 1 Transport Position 1. To raise your blade into transport position, pull the upper handle toward operator.
OPERATION ============================================================================================ CAUTION: Keep feet and hands clear of blade while raising and lowering the blade. Pay close attention to your surrounding and people in your immediate area at all times. CAUTION 1. INSPECT THE AREA Before operating the snow blade, inspect the area to be worked carefully. Avoid curbs and other heavy obstructions. 2.
STORAGE ============================================================================================ CAUTION: Keep feet and hands clear of blade while raising and lowering the blade. Pay close attention to your surrounding and people in your immediate area at all times. Storage Step 1 45 Removing Blade 1. Turn key switch off and engage the parking brake, then lower the blade to the ground. 5 20 2. Remove the two hairpin cotters (45). 3.
MAINTENANCE ================================================================================================ CAUTION: Keep feet and hands clear of blade while raising and lowering the blade. Pay close attention to your surrounding and people in your immediate area at all times. 1. CLEAN AND DRY The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep you plow clean and dry 2. MOVING PARTS After the first 30 minutes of use, check all of the fasteners for tightness.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Accessories THIS IS A COPY OF OUR EXISTING WARRANTY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE IT FOR REFERENCE: respect to any product, shall bind Brinly-Hardy Co. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Brinly-Hardy Co.
