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Features and Controls

Tractor Controls

Before you begin operating the tractor and 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 the attachment, 

to become accustomed to the unit.

 A.  Electric Chute Rotator Switch

 –

 

On tractor models 

with electric height of cut switch.

The electric height 

of cut switch will become the spout rotator switch.  

 B.  PTO  Switch 

– Engages and disengages the PTO to 

start and stop the snowthrower.

 C.  Manual Attachment Lift Lever 

– 

The attachment lift lever 

raises and lowers the attachment.  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.  When lowering the attachment, be 

sure to push the lever fully forward into the locked position

 D.  Deflector Lock Knob 

– 

The snowthrower discharge 

deflector angle can be changed by loosening the lock knob, 

changing the deflector angle and tightening the lock knob.

 E.  Throttle  Control 

– Always operate at FULL throttle.

Control Functions

The information below briefly describes the function of 

individual controls.  Operating the tractor and attachment 

requires the combined use of these controls and additional 

controls whose operation is described in the tractor 

Operator’s Manual.
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.

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Summary of Contents for 1695969

Page 1: ...r Model No Description 1695969 42 Single Stage Snowthrower 1751631 Rev A Copyright 2011 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI All rights reserved ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL N o t f o...

Page 2: ...2 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 3: ...otor Wiring Harness Non electric Deck Lift Models 14 Attach Chute Motor Wiring Harness Electric Deck Lift Models 15 Install Reflectors 16 Operation 17 Checks Before Starting 17 Engine Ground Speed Sel...

Page 4: ...IP Qty 2 A HITCH SUPPORT SHAFT C COTTER PIN D HAIR PIN B HITCH LATCH PIN H AXLE CLAMP F TURNBUCKLE G SPRING I SWITCH J UPPER WIRE HARNESS L CLIPS Qty 4 K EXTENSION WIRE HARNESS 26 M REFLECTORS Qty 2 N...

Page 5: ...5 Hardware Box Contents O LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY N CHUTE P HITCH ASSEMBLY R SNOWTHROWER Q LIFT ROD ASSEMBLY N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 6: ...gine motor is running except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer 7 Let engine motor and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow 8 Always wear safety glasses...

Page 7: ...ear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where...

Page 8: ...applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation PART NO 1716532 Auger Danger De...

Page 9: ...chment 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 When lowering the attachment be sure to push the lever...

Page 10: ...snowthrower parts IMPORTANT See Figure 1 for correct orientation of snow drive pulley hub 2 If snow drive pulley hub orientation is incorrect loosen set screw remove and flip pulley to correct orienta...

Page 11: ...ly to the left 3 Place hitch P Figure 6 on floor in front of tractor as shown NOTE If this is a new installation cut the plastic ties holding the snow thrower drive belt for shipping but do not remove...

Page 12: ...tractor hook hitch 7 Slide hitch latch pin B through the mounting holes in the hitch frame Secure hitch latch pin with the hair pin D NOTE Keep the handle portion of the hitch latch pin towards the fr...

Page 13: ...ground to the snowthrower should be 4 5 when snowthrower is in fully raised and locked position E Q 3 75 Figure 14 Assembly 5 Assemble lift assist parts Attach spring G Figure 15 to turnbuckle F and a...

Page 14: ...h into dashboard to secure I J Figure 20 4 Locate the tractor power leads Figure 21 red with yellow stripe and black at the base of steering column Connect these leads color to color to the upper wiri...

Page 15: ...rear of the tractor seat deck M Figure 24 Attach Chute Motor Wiring Harness Electric Deck Lift Models 1 Under right rear fender locate and disconnect the electric height of cut motor plug Figure 25 F...

Page 16: ...7 Secure wiring harness in place with clips L Figure 29 to the frame rails NOTE Wire harness slack should be secured and not interfere with moving parts L Figure 29 Install Reflectors Install the two...

Page 17: ...k 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 sy...

Page 18: ...pass with snowthrower partially raised backing up every few feet and lowering the snowthrower to clear the snow left on the surface Also it may be necessary to slice off less than the full width of th...

Page 19: ...er does not stop when electric clutch is disengaged A Electric clutch brake not operating properly See your dealer 3 Auger rotates but snow is not thrown far enough A Engine RPM too slow Set throttle...

Page 20: ...d tighten the adjustment screws 3 Reinstall the cover Figure 32 Troubleshooting Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4 5 off the ground 1 Fully raise the attachment li...

Page 21: ...Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from unit After each use Lubricate snowthrower Every 10 hours or at least once a year General Lubrication Lubricate the snow thrower as shown in Figure 28 Where an...

Page 22: ...at the time warranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine warranty eligibility ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for...

Page 23: ...23 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 24: ...Copyright 2011 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI All rights reserved N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

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