Simplicity 1692243 User Manual Page 1

OPERATOR’SMANUAL47” Two-StageCommercial SnowthrowerMfg. No. 1692243HitchMfg. No. 1692244

INSTALLATIONTractor Preparation1. Increase the front tire pressure to 20 PSI for use withsnowthrower.2. On tractors with Kohler Magnum engines, loosen

Lift Rod1. Lay lift rod (A, figure 3) next to the tractor so that rearclevis (B) with square weldment (C) is towards therear. The weldment is position

Mounting Hitch1. Park tractor on a hard level surface.2. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.3. Place hitch on ground in front of tractor

Mounting SnowthrowerNote: The auger blades are shipped in identical positionfor shipping purposes. Remove either left or right handshear bolt (refer t

14. Attach the bottom half of the spout rotator handcrank(A, figure IO) to the spiral spring shaft (B) and securewith large ring pin at location C.15.

AWARNING:Before operating snowthrower, make sure toposition discharge chute away from people, pets,windows or other property which may be injured orda

SNOWTHROWER REMOVALRefer to figures 6-10 on pages 8-10 for removal proce-dures.1. Park tractor on hard level surface.2. Lower snowthrower attachment t

MAINTENANCE & STORAGEREQUIREMENTSIAWARNINGOnly perform maintenance inspections and proce-dures with tractor parked on hard, level surface;PTO dise

Inspecting Cutting Edge1. Raise snowthrower to highest position.2. Use safety block(s) to secure snowthrower:a. Place safety block under attachment.b.

TROUBLESHOOTINGAWARNING:Only perform maintenanceinspectionsandprocedureswithtractorparkedon hard,levelsurface; PTO disengaged, engine stopped; park

HEX CAPSCREWCARRIAGE BOLT0@@ @PLAIN WASHERLOCKWASHER NUTHEX CAPSCREW IDENTlFlCATlONShown below are actual size heads for standard screw sizes.Example

DRIFT CUTTER KIT, MFG. NO. 1685189Drift cutters can be installed on left and right hand side toassist in knocking down deep snowbanks into the augerho

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FORSTANDARD MACHINE HARDWARESEESAE GRADE #20InJLbs.In./Lbs.In.1Lb.s.FtJLbs. Nm.FtAbs. Nm.FtJLbs.Nm.8-32 192.18-38 202.3lo-24 27

SIMPLICITY MANUFACTURING, INC.FORM 1709320500 N. Spring StreetPRINTED IN U.S.A.Port Washington, Wi 53074l/95

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONSafety RulesPAGESafe Operation Practices and Precautions ...

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices and PrecautionsProduct knowledge and careful operation is the best wayto prevent accidents. Read this section car

8. Never attempt to make any adjustments while theengine is running (except when specifically recom-mended by manufacturer).9. Let engine (motor) and

SAFETY DECALSThe following safety labels are located on your tractor asshown.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, CAREFULLY READAND FOLLOW THESE WARNING INSTRUC

PARTS IDENTIFICATIONTOOLS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATIONAND ASSEMBLY:One (1) l/2” WrenchTwo (2) 7/l 6” WrenchOne (1) 3/i&’ Allen WrenchNote: Right and