I0 Snow Blade 46 Inch OMGX10902 I0 OPERATOR’S MANUAL North American Version Litho in U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing This Product IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine. We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Snow Blade for Lawn Tractors 46 Inch Serial No. (010001 - ) If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial number. You will need to locate the identification number for the machine and for the engine. Record the information in the spaces provided below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Preparing Vehicle ...................................................................................................................................................................3 Installing ...........................................................................................
SAFETY Safety Understanding The Safety-Alert Symbol The operator’s manual explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safetyalert symbol, (c). • DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running. • DO NOT operate machine at high speeds. • DO NOT use blade as a battering ram. • Look carefully behind machine before you back up. • DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on machine or vehicle.
SAFETY Wear Appropriate Clothing • Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job. • Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Park Safely • Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. • Disengage Power Take-Off (PTO). • Lower attachments to the ground. • Lock the park brake. • Stop the engine. • Remove the key. • Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s seat.
PREPARING VEHICLE Preparing Vehicle Remove Mower Deck The mower deck must be removed from before installing the snow blade. See your machine operator’s manual or mower deck manual for removal instructions. Ballasting Requirements Follow these recommendations to help improve traction: • Install tire chains on turf tires or install bar tires on the machine. • Install rear wheel weights. Ballast weights can be purchased from your Authorized Service Center.
INSTALLING Installing Install Lift Arms NOTE: Align the machine directly behind the blade assembly before parking the machine. D 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) C A D B E 3. Raise rear of blade frame and slide onto drawbar (C) of machine. E 4. Fasten with hitch pin (D) and large spring locking pin (E). C I 2. Install one 1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16 in. flat washer (A) onto the pin of each lift arm (B). F 3.
INSTALLING Install Pivot Handle Support B B C A E A C D 2. Insert threaded end of lift links down through holes in lift channel (A) and bent end of lift links through holes in lift arms (B). 3. Fasten bent ends of lift links (C) to lift arms with spring locking pin. M92907 1. Slide eye of pivot handle support (A) onto pivot control handle (B). E 4. Thread 3/8 in. nylock nut and 5/16 in. flat washer (D), one on each side until they seat against lift channel (C).
REMOVING Removing Remove Blade c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing frame J assembly: Make sure hands and arms are not under frame assembly. I 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Put blocks of wood or a board under blade. 3. Push machine lift lever down lowering blade onto blocks or board and lock lever in lowest position. M92907 7. Remove spring locking pin (I) from pivot control handle support (J) and install spring locking pin back to handle support.
OPERATING Operating Before Operating Blade 1. Learn all controls and how they work. Read your machine's operator manual, if necessary. 2. Lock park brake. B 3. Stop engine. 4. Remove key. 5. Make operating adjustments as necessary. A 6. Tighten loose hardware. 3. Tighten both 3/8 nylock nuts (A) up to the bottom of the lift channel (B). Rotating Scraper Blade 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Raise blade and place wood block under frame channel.
OPERATING Adjusting Skid Shoes For transport, pull lift lever back to the highest position. When clearing snow on smooth surfaces, skid shoes should be approximately 1/4 inch above ground level. When clearing snow on uneven surfaces, skid shoes should keep blade above ground level. Height above ground level should be based on the unevenness of your surface. Adjusting Blade Angle A 1. Park machine on a level surface. 2. Raise lift lever to the TRANSPORT (upper) position. 3.
OPERATING up to 6 inches. Blade is not intended to move gravel or dirt. Operate engine at full throttle for best performance, control ground speed using lower gears or foot controls. Put Blade On An Angle: • When clearing material to the side. • To decrease amount of power required to move material. • To decrease rear wheel slippage. Use Blade In Straight-across Position: • To move material straight ahead. After You Are Finished Using Blade: • Park machine on hard, level surface. • Stop engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Authorized Service Center for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Authorized Service Center. IF CHECK Engine Lugs Down Run engine at full throttle. Blade angle. Raise blade to float position. Adjust skid shoes. Blade Digs In Too Deep Raise blade to float position. Adjust skid shoes.
STORAGE Storage Storing Blade Clean the blade with water under pressure. If possible, store blade indoors on hard, level surface. If you store blade outside: • Put blocks of wood or a board under blade. • Cover blade with a waterproof cover. Inspect blade. Repair or replace badly worn or damaged parts. Check all bolts, nuts, and pins to make sure they are secure. Apply touch-up paint where needed to prevent rust. Oil all pivot points so that they will work freely.
ASSEMBLY Assembly Box of Parts C A D Key Description A Blade Assembly B Pivot Plate C Rear Mounting Bracket D Lift Channel E Pivot Control Handle F Pivot Handle Support G (2) Rear Support Channel H Thrust Channel I Blade Pivot Bracket J Front Stabilizer Bracket K Pivot Release Rod L (2) Strap M (2) Front Stabilizer Pin N (2) Spacer O (2) Lift Link P Pivot Plate Reinforcement Q Pivot Control Rod R Pivot Release Bracket S Rear Locating Bracket T (2) Lift Arm U Draw
ASSEMBLY Qty Description Size 2 Flat Washer 5/16 Flat 3 Cotter Pin .094 x.75 1 Flat Washer 1/2 x 2 in. 2 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. 4 Hex Head Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/4 in. 2 Hex Head Bolt 5/16 x 5/8 in. Install Drawbar Support Plate B C D A 4 Hex Head Bolt 5/16 x 2-1/2 in. 3 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1 in. 3 Lock Washer 3/8 in. 1. Place drawbar support plate (A) under rear axle and under drawbar (B). 1 Nylock Nut 5/8 in. 2. Align drawbar holes with axle holes.
ASSEMBLY 2. Assemble breakover stop bolt: • Install one 5/16 x 5/8 in. hex bolt (D) into bottom hole of each rib on blade assembly and fasten with 5/16 in. lock nut (E). Assemble Pivot Release Bracket, Pivot Plate, and Thrust Channel G C Assemble Pivot Plate to Thrust Channel B D A D B F E A I H C E D F M93035 J M93036 1. Assemble the pivot plate (A) and the pivot plate reinforcement (B) on top of the thrust channel (C). 2.
ASSEMBLY Assemble Pivot Latch Strap Install Pivot Control Rod NOTE: Pivot control rod (A) must be rotated from pictured orientation in order to access grooved side of spring locking pin hole. G D F B E G C B C A M93037 C A C D M93038 1. Insert 3/8 x 4-1/2 in. full thread bolt (A) through one side of thrust channel (B), approximately half way. 2. Assemble one 3/8 in. hex nut (D) (non-locking) and 3/8 in. lock washer (C) onto hex bolt (A) approximately 1 inch from head of bolt. 1.
ASSEMBLY away from the head of the bolt. Assemble two nuts and bolts in this manner. 2. Place blade pivot bracket (C) on the left side of the pivot plate (D). Insert bolt and nut assembly (A and B) and fasten with another nut and lock washer assembly (E). Assemble Breakover Return Springs c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Springs under tension. Use caution when attaching springs. 3. Install nut flush with end of bolt (B) and fasten to plate with outside nut. B 4.
ASSEMBLY Assemble Rear Support Channels to Thrust Channel Assemble Lift Channel and Rear Mounting Bracket to Rear Support Channels B C C A D G A F C D E C E M92903a 1. Install front stabilizer bracket (A) over thrust channel (B). E 2. Assemble one rear support channel to each side of the thrust channel and fasten with four 3/8 x 1 in. hex bolts (C) and four 3/8 in. nylock nuts (D) with the head of the bolt to the inside. Hand tighten nuts only. B M92904a 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Blade Specifications Blade Width Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1168 mm (46 in.) Angled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1041 mm (41 in.) Range of Lift (Blade positioned straight forward) Above Ground Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Index A Assembly ........................................................................ 12 B Ballasting Requirements .................................................. 3 Blade Angle, Adjusting ..................................................... 8 Blade Storage ................................................................. 11 Blade from Side to Side, Leveling .................................... 7 Blade, Before Operating ................................................... 7 Blade, Install ....
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