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General
Required Accessories
Two Simplicity 1693160 50 lb. wheel weights (one per rear
wheel) OR two 50 lb. Simplicity Quick Tach weights (1692939)
and rear weight carrier (1692941) are required when using this
attachment.
Tire chains and Simplicity Quick Tach weights are recommended
when installing this attachment on your tractor. Quick Tach
weights are an easy way to improve traction and stability making
your snowthrower more efficient. Quick Tach weights are easy
to install and remove, and can be added in 50 lb. increments
(maximum of 300 lbs). To purchase tire chains, Quick Tach
weights, or wheel weights, see you Simplicity Dealer.
For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), Quick Tach
Weights, tire chains, and wheel weights are recommended. Never
operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°). operate on slopes
greater than 30% (16.7°).
Safety Decals
DANGER
AVOID INJURY
FROM ROTATING
AUGER!
Keep hands, feet,
and clothing away.
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DANGER
AVOID INJURY
FROM ROTATING
BLOWER!
Shut off engine
before unclogging
discharge chute.
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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Refer to Operator's Manual for Safety and
Operating Instructions.
• Keep all guards and shields in place.
• Stop engine, remove key, and be sure all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop before servicing or unplugging.
• Do not use hands to unplug chute or auger.
• Always direct discharge so as to avoid injury
to persons —or damage to property.
• Never allow anyone in front of the machine
while it is operating.
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WARNING
Part No. 1716532
Auger Danger Decal
Part No. 1716533
Discharge Chute Danger Decal
Part No. 1716531
Main Operation Warning Decal
OPERATION AND USE
Recommended Accessories
.......................1
Safety Decals
................................................1
Safety Rules
..................................................2
Operation
......................................................3
Maintenance
..................................................5
Adjustments
..................................................7
Skid Shoe Adjustment ...............................7
Lift Height Adjustment ...............................7
Downward Pressure Adjustment ...............7
Electric Chute Rotator Gear ......................7
Troubleshooting
...........................................8
INITIAL ASSEMBLY
Install Front HItch Mounting Brackets
.......9
Install Rear Hitch Mounting Brackets
.........9
Install Attachment Lift Extension
...............9
Drill Remote Deflector Mounting Holes
......9
Attach Snowthrower Lift Arm
......................9
Assemble Ladder Hitch
.............................10
Attach Snowthrower Hitch
........................10
Attach Deflector Control Cable Arm
.........10
Attach Snowthrower Lift Arm
....................10
Assemble Discharge Chute
.......................11
Install Skid Shoes
.......................................11
Connect Chute Rotator Wire Harness
......11
HITCH INSTALLATION
Install Hitch Onto Tractor
..........................12
Install Lift Rod
............................................12
SNOWTHROWER
INSTALLATION
Snowthrower Installation
...........................13
SNOWTHROWER & HITCH
REMOVAL
Snowthrower & Hitch Removal
.................14
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Hardware ID & Torque Specs.
...................15
Drill Deflector Control Mount Holes.
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NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right”
are referred to as seen from the operating
position.
© Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-2099-02-AT-SMA
WHEN OPERATING
WITH SNOWTHROWER,
REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS
ARE REQUIRED.
CAUTION
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Part No. 1716540
Wheel Weights Required Decal