ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 46” Single-Stage Snowthrower 46” Single-Stage Snowthrower Mfg. No. 1694403 Description 46” Single Stage Snowthrower (for use with Legacy XL / 2000 / 2900 Series) 1725388 Revision 03 Rev.
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Table of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment ...................................11 Electric Chute Rotator Gear ..........................11 Safety Rules & Information Training ............................................................2 Preparation ......................................................2 Operation.........................................................2 Children ...........................................................3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ..............
Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet. 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. TRAINING OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operating this unit.
Safety Rules 20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property. 22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of power equipment-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the unit safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury. 23.
Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your unit. This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Safety Information Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). Recommended Accessories A rear-mounted weight box 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.
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Operation OPERATION G E A C Controls Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator’s Manual. Refer to Figure 1 for control locations. B A. ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR F Rotates the chute right and left. D B. PTO SWITCH Engages and disengages the snowthrower. C. ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport. Figure 1. Controls A. Electric Chute Rotator B. PTO Switch C. Attachment Lift D. PTO Selector D. PTO SELECTOR Selects front, rear or both PTO’s.
Operation Snow Removal Suggestions IMPORTANT NOTE • Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning. Always raise the snowthrower before turning or backing up, to prevent damage to the unit. Transporting • Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. 1. Disengage the electric clutch and then raise the snowthrower. • Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating. 2.
Maintenance MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped, parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from snowthrower. Lubricate snowthrower. After each use. Inspect, adjust and lubricate drive chain.
Maintenance A Figure 5. Drive Shaft Lubrication Figure 6. Remove Plate Hardware A. Capscrew, Lockwasher & Flange Nut Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of the snowthrower drive shaft with lithium grease. Also lubricate the grease zerk in the middle of the shaft (see Figure 5). Access Level Plug Here Check Gear Box Oil 1. Remove and retain the four capscrews, lockwashers, and flange nuts (A, Figure 6) securing the gear box plate. 2.
Maintenance Shear Bolts Refer to Figure 10 for discharge fan shear bolt, two stage only (grade 5 hardness, 1/4" x 1"). Refer to Figure 11 for auger shear bolt , al models (one in each auger-specialized, grade 5 hardness, 5/16" x 2-1/2"). Check for excessive wear. The shear bolt will break if the auger or fan hits a solid object. If this happens: 1. Stop the snowthrower and tractor immediately. 2. Stop the engine, lock the parking brake, and remove the key. Figure 10. Discharge Fan Shear Bolt (Two Stage) 3.
Troubleshooting Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order listed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem. WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped.
Initial Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the sub-frame kit. D Install Front Hitch A 1. Lift assembly (C, Figure 14) and slide onto slots on tractor (D). Lift back of assembly to frame and install clevis pins (B), clevis pins (F) and hair pins (A). A B E C Many approved attachments have color coded quick couplers to aid in installation. Match the tractor quick coupler with the like colored attachment quick coupler. F Figure 14. Hitch to Tractor Installation A. Hair Pin D.
Initial Installation F A C E D B E Figure 15. Front Hitch Mounting Brackets A. Drive Shaft E. Carriage Bolts & Nuts B. Support Bracket F. Set Collars C. Front Hitch D. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 3/4 INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT 1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 15) in from the front. Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch (C). Simultaneously line up the the locking collar of the drive shaft (A, Figure 16) with the PTO drive of the transmission (B). 2.
Initial Installation B A A A Figure 18. Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A. Adjustment Screws B. Plastic Cover B C Figure 17. Assemble Discharge Chute A. Plastite Screw B. Hold-Down C. Chute Ring Assemble Discharge Chute 1. Remove the three hold downs (B, Figure 17) and plastite screws (A). A E 2. Lubricate the base of the discharge chute and ring gear with automotive lithium grease. B F C 3.
Initial Installation Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Box 1. Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input shaft. C A B 2. Install the key (A, Figure 20) into the input shaft keyway. 3. Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft (see Figure 20). D 4. Secure the drive shaft using a 1/4-20 x 1-7/8” capscrew (D, Figure 20) and center-lock nut (B).
Snowthrower Installation SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. A 2. See Figure 23. Pull the shot pins (B) open and locking them in open position. B 3. Raise and support PTO shaft with a wire or rope. 4. See Figure 24. Drive the tractor push bar under the snowthrower hitch point (B). The dozer snowthrower hitch points (B) need to line up side to side with the edges of the push bar (A). The snowthrower hitch points (B) will hang from the top edge of the push bar (A).
Snowthrower Installation 11. See Figure 27. Insert the deflector control handle (B) into the mounting bracket (C). A Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide (Figure 28). B Secure the handle (B, Figure 27) using a clevis pin (A) and hair pin clip (D). NOTE: If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION. C D 12.
Snowthrower Hitch & Removal SNOWTHROWER & HITCH REMOVAL NOTE: Whenever removed, install clevis pins, hitch pins, clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for storage. 1. Fully lower the attachment lift. 2. See Figure 25. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar (A)and then pulling the shaft off. 3. See Figure 26. Disconnect the attachment electrical connection. 4. See Figure 27. Remove the hardware securing the remote deflector control, and remove the control. 5. See Figure 23.
Mount Remote Deflector Control Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole Mount Bracket and align with Line Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole Figure 28. Template Location MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL NOTE: Read through instructions before beginning. 1. Open the hood. 2. Cut out the template and place it on the lower left corner of the dashboard as shown above. E 3. Mark and drill one 9/32” hole using the template to locate the holes. 4.
Remote Deflector Control Template Line Template Up with Top Crease of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9/32” Hole Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard 21
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart Hex Head Capscrew FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Washer Hardware Grade Lockwasher Carriage Bolt No Marks SAE Grade 2 Hex Nut Size Of Hardware Standard Hardware Sizing 8-32 8-36 10-24 10-32 1/4-20 1/4-28 5/16-18 5/16-24 3/8-16 3/8-24 7/16-14 7/16-20 1/2-13 1/2-20 9/16-12 9/16-18 5/8-11 5/8-18 3/4-10 3/4-16 7/8-9 7/8-14 1-8 1-12 When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the N
