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40” SNOWTHROWER

sure while 

 the rod decreases lift

height and increases downward pressure.

REMOVING THE SNOWTHROWER

Remove the snowthrower by reversing the steps out-
lined in the Installation procedures. Please note the

following:

Install all pins and hairpin clips into appropriate hole
locations on hitch and snowthrower for storage.

NOTE: On mode/s equipped with electric 

change the electric lift wires leads (A and 
Figure 26) back to their original position

when removing snowthrower so switch 

To avoid personal injury, use extreme care

hitch. Place lift lever fully rearward and
loosen 

 hardware 

   L, Figure 25)

before attempting to remove spring.

. Electric Lift Motor Wires

 position is correct for mower and other

attachments. See Reverse Electric Lift

Wiring on page 

ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: The following adjustments apply to the

A

WARNING

Before performing adjustments, stop the

engine and remove the key. Place tractor
and snowthrower on a level surface.

Engage the tractor parking brake. Wait for

all moving parts to stop.

Belt Adjustment

See Figure 27. Turn belt adjuster 

 (C) until

trunnion (A) is located between the 

NOTE:   trunnion cannot be p/aced between marks,

loosen 

 

 and reposition 

 (E) as necessary.

MARKS

E

Figure 27. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion

D. 

B. Spring Tension Bracket

E. Idler Pulley

C. Handle

F. Pivot Bracket

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Summary of Contents for 1692356

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL 40 SNOWTHROWER FORM 1713518 03 40 SNOWTHROWER Mfg No 1692356...

Page 2: ...Simplicity Manufacturing Inc 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 U S A...

Page 3: ...eneral z Preparation 2 Operation 2 Safety Decals 3 Parts Identification Snowthrower 4 Hitch All Models 5 Assembly Skid Shoes 6 Push Frame Assembly 6 Snowthrower Chute 6 Spout Control 7 Hitch Assembly...

Page 4: ...screws are tight and snowthrower is in good operating condition b all safety devices and shields are place and in good working condition c all adjustments are correct before using unit Preparation l N...

Page 5: ...KEEP HANDS FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS STOP ENGINE SEFORE LEAWNG OPERATOR I POSITION WA T FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP BEFORE STARTlNG TO ARIUST WBRICATE CLEAN OR UNCLDG THE MACHINE KE...

Page 6: ...ex 318 16 x l 114 10 Lockwasher 3 8 11 Nut 316 12 Capscrew Hex 9 16 NC x l 1 2 13 Washer 9116 14 Lockwasher 9118 15 Nut 16 Lift Bracket 17 Nut 114 18 Lo washer l 4 19 Plate 20 Capscrew l 4 20 x 1 21 S...

Page 7: ...Clevis Pin 3 l Qty 2 D Hairpin Clip Qty 2 H R o d I Reflectors Qty 2 Attach reflectors to rear lip of seat deck If sncw cab is installed make sure reflectors are not obstructed NOTE Hitch assembly is...

Page 8: ...h the top portion inside the chute and the bottom sec tion outside the chute base ring Place two i 4 x 3 4 bolts C with the head on the outside of chute through the chute then through the hand guard a...

Page 9: ...er using the pins B and safety clips C supplied Position hitch assy forward until it rests on chute NOTE See Figure 8 For Landlord l 700 2700 models attach the the hitch to to the upper holes on the s...

Page 10: ...shaft assy F and the two washers I using hairpin clips J supplied with the snowthrower 4 See Figure 11 Secure left end of shaft F to pivot bracket K using original washer E and large hairpin clip D Re...

Page 11: ...dle C to move trunnion A completely forward Install belt onto the electric clutch pulley Turn belt adjuster handle until trunnion is located between the marks as shown for proper belt tension NOTE If...

Page 12: ...sure Reverse Electric Lift Wiring The electric lift control switch on dash is used to lift or lower the mower deck and front attachments on the tractor Pushing the top of the switch lowers the mower a...

Page 13: ...G H I 4 See Figure 18 Assemble the rear support assy K to the lift lever assy B using the washers L and hairpin clips M supplied 5 Install the complete lift lever assy to the tractor and connect it t...

Page 14: ...gh the quad rant and bracket and lock the lever latch in the quadrant 6 g Secure the bracket E to the lift lever D using one 1 4 20x i 1 2 capscrew F two 9 16 washers G one 9 16 lo washer H and nut as...

Page 15: ...e trunnion completely forward Install belt onto the electric clutch pulley Turn belt adjuster handle until trunnion is located between the marks as shown for the proper belt tension If trunnion cannot...

Page 16: ...to the eye hook 7 Tighten the bracket E F mounting hardware securely 8 Hold the eye bolt to keep it from turning and tight en nut to the end of eye bolt threads 9 Position the manual lift lever fully...

Page 17: ...oosen eyebolt hardware K L Figure 25 before attempting to remove spring Electric Lift Motor Wires sting position is correct for mower and other attachments See Reverse Electric Lift Wiring on page IO...

Page 18: ...ar on wood blocks about one inch high with scraper bar level with ground surface 2 See Figure 26 Loosen the hardware holding each skid show and move the skid shoes up or down 3 With both skid shoes ad...

Page 19: ...Assembly Electric Lift Models A Clevis E Lift Arm Assy B Rod Extension F Pin C Jam Nut G Cotter Pin D Lift Rod Assy H Pin I Hairpin Clip MANUAL LIFT MODELS 1 See Figure 31 Place lift lever in fully f...

Page 20: ...g to sur face conditions Select a low ground speed when transporting on a slippery surface Starting And Stopping 1 Start the tractor engine Set engine speed at full throttle 2 Lower the snowthrower 3...

Page 21: ...ger housing or spout to clear jammed object Auger may rotate when object is removed MAINTENANCE A WARNING All maintenance lubrication adjustment and storage instructions must be done with engine off a...

Page 22: ...ee Adjustment section 4 Snowthrower picks up and throws stones on gravel drive a Skid shoes not properly adjusted Adjust skid shoes See Adjustment section b Too much down pressure on snowthrower Use t...

Page 23: ...r Bolt MINOR REPAIR Shear Bolt Replacement 1 Remove the back plastic cover Figure 34 2 Remove the damaged shear bolt A B Figure 33 3 Install a new shear bolt 4 Reinstall the back plastic cover 5 Check...

Page 24: ...C Figure 35 and remove the belt from the PTO pulley F Figure 36 2 Loosen all the idler pulleys B C D Figure 36 and remove the belt from the idlers 3 Remove the back plastic cover see Figure 37 36 Belt...

Page 25: ...side idler pulleys and the front V side of the belt rides in the V pulleys 11 Tighten all idler pulleys 12 See Figure 35 With the snowthrower drive belt installed trunnion A should be between marks on...

Page 26: ...5 l 6 l 8 11 15 0 17 23 1 25 34 0 5116 24 12 16 3 19 25 8 27 34 0 318 16 20 27 2 30 40 8 4 5 61 2 318 24 23 31 3 35 47 6 50 68 0 7116 14 30 40 8 50 68 0 7 0 95 2 7116 20 35 47 6 55 74 8 80 108 8 l 2...

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