Craftsman CMXGZBF7124441 User manual

42" SNOW BLADE
RABOT-DÉNEIGEUR DE 42 PO
PALA DE NIEVE DE 42”
CMXGZBF7124441
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English (original instructions) 1
Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) 16
Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) 23
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instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in damage or seriousinjury.
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it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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of personal injury or property damage.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in fire and/or
seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Safety Warnings
a ) Read the tractor and snow blade owner's manuals
and know how to operate your tractor before using
tractor with snow blade attachment.
b ) Never operate tractor and snow blade without
wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions
and operation of controls.
c ) Never allow children to operate tractor and snow
blade, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
d ) Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It
means — Attention!! Become
alert!!Your safety is involved.

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English (original instructions)
LangRef_U_NA_U_U-ENG
CARTON CONTENTS
D
(14)
M
(20)
L
(13)
J
(2)
K
(3)
I
(2)
H
(6)
A
(1)
B
(1)
T
(1)
U
(2)
E
(2)
F
(6)
C
(1)
O
(6)
P
(4)
V
(2)
W
(4)
S
(2)
N
(8)
G
(6)
Q
(1)
46071
43648 43085
43001
710-0305
44326 47631 43350 48106
712-0256
47189
47810
HA21362
R19172410
43055
Z
(2)
43407
43070 43081
R19171616
43010
R
(6)
43003
44917
23658
46053
19
22
20
14
13
16
15
17
23
2524
18
21
For model 917 tractors
26
27611
27612
48167
25647
24023
63033
24520
49808
27864
For model CMX/247 tractors
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
1
(2)
2
(1)
3
4
(2)
5
(1) 6
(1)
7
(1)
10
(2)
8
(1)
9
(1)
11
(1)
12
(2)
45700
05762
43348
726-0178
23856
46065
731-0869
62561
23151
24690
46066

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
(1) 9/16" Open End of Box End Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for any one particular tractor. Unneeded items may
be discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and Left hand (LH) are determined
from the operator's position while seated on the tractor.
CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until the
tractor engine, muer and exhaust deector have
been allowed to cool o.
LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR
Look under your tractor seat, locate the serial number, and
proceed to the step as shown.
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Fig.3
193653
®
MODEL 917. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
193653
®
MODEL 247. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
MODEL NUMBER DOM SERIAL NUMBER
13AQA2ZW093 01/2019 1A239H40436
CMXGRAM1130047
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CMX TRACTORS GO ONTO
PAGE 3
917 MODEL TRACTORS GO
TO PAGE 4
247 MODEL TRACTORS GO
TO PAGE 6
ONLY FOR USE WITh
GARDEN TRACTORS:

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3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
BEND
FACES
OUT (23)
BEND
FACES
IN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CMX MODEL TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 1)
1. Attach an angle support bracket to the top holes in the
quick attach brackets using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D)
and 3/8" flanged lock nuts (Y). Do not tighten.
2. Attach an angle support bracket to the bottom holes in
the quick attach brackets using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
(D) and 3/8" Nylock Nuts (M). Do not tighten.
Fig.1
Step 2: (Fig. 2)
1. Assemble the pivot support bracket to the slotted
angle support brackets using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
(D) and Nylock Nuts (M). Do not tighten yet.
2. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the slotted angle
support brackets to the quick attach brackets.
3. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support
bracket to the slotted angle support brackets
4. GO TO PAGE 7.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET
Fig.2
Step 3: (Fig. 3)
1. Assemble a shoulder bolt (I) and a 3/8" nylock nut (M)
to the front of the tractor frame on each side, unless a
shoulder bolt is already present.
SHOULDER BOLT (I)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
3/8" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (Z)
BLADE
MOUNTING
BRACKET (26)
Fig.3
Step 4: (Fig. 4)
1. Pull out on the attachment pins of the hitch assembly
and swing the top of the pins down away from the
holes they were in.
2. Hook the hitch assembly onto the shoulder bolts in the
side of the tractor frame.
3. Align the holes in the hitch assembly with the holes in
the tractor frame. Insert the attachment pins to lock
the hitch assembly in place.
4. GO TO FIGURE 19
SHOULDER BOLT
ATTACHMENT PIN
Fig.4

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Step 2: (Fig. 7)
1. Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front
three holes in the tractor frame using thre 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts (H), three large 1/2" washers (N) (see note), and three
3/8" nylock nuts (M). For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1"
Carriage Bolt (F), a large 1/2" Washer (N) and a 5/16" Nylock
Nut. Place the washers between the tractor frame and the
side plate. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with dotted
lines) leave the large 1/2" washer (N) off the bolt that goes
through the plate.
2. Reinstall the browning shield removed in Figure 6.
3. Go to page 6 to "INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 TRACTORS".
Fig.7
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (F)
(SEE NOTE)
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (N)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (H)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
Step 1: (Fig. 8)
1. Compare your tractor to the ones shown in figure 8.
2. If your tractor resembles the top illustration, go to page
5, figure 9.
3. If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration, go to
page 5, figure 11.
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
TYPE A
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
TYPE B
Fig.8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 5)
LOCATE THE MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKETS
1. If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket
underneath the middle of the front axle as shown, go
to "INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET".
2. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspension bracket underneath the front axle, go to
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT
SUSPENSION BRACKETS".
Fig.5
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH
SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
Step 1: (Fig. 6)
1. Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove the
hood.
2. Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shwon. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall browning shield before using tractor.
REMOVE
BROWNING
SHIELD
Fig.6

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 9)
1. Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.
REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
Fig.9
Step 2: (Fig. 10)
1. Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the two front empty
holes on the right side of the tractor frame using
two new 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers
(R), and 3/8" flat washers (O) with a large 1/2"
washer (N) placed between the hanger bracket
and the tractor frame. TIGHTEN. Repeat for the
left side.
2. Go to page 6, figure 13
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" LOCK
WASHER (R)
3/8" FLAT
WASHER (O)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (N)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
Fig.10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 11)
1. Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the
illustration.
REMOVE BOLTS FROM
THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
Fig.11
Step 2: (Fig. 12)
1. Attach the R.H. hanger bracket to the three holes shown
on the side of the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1"
hex bolts (D), 3/8" lock washers (R), 3/8" flat washers (O)
and 1/2" large washers (N). Use 3/8" nylock nuts (M) on
inside of frame if bolts insert freely into holes. Tighten.
2. Repeat on other side.
3. Go to page 6, figure 13
NOTE: Use special 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts (G) in any
holes that are too small for regular bolts.
3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT (D)
(OR THREAD FORMING
BOLT (G) IF NEEDED)
3/8" LOCK
WASHER (R)
3/8" FLAT
WASHER (O)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)
(IF NEEDED)
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (N)
Fig.12

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODEL TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 13)
1. Assemble one angle support bracket (16) to the
topmost set of holes in the hanger brackets using
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (M).
Assemble the second angle support bracket to the
second from the bottom set of holes in the hanger
brackets using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and 3/8"
nylock nuts (M). Be sure the angle support brackets
are turned as shown. Do not tighten yet.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
ANGLE SUPPORT
BRACKET (16)
Step 2: (Fig. 14)
1. Assemble the pivot support bracket to the angle
support brackets using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (D) and
four 3/8" nylock nuts (M). Do not tighten yet.
2. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the angle support
brackets to the hanger brackets.
3. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support
bracket to the angle support brackets.
4. GO TO PAGE 7 FIGURE 19
PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
Fig.13
Fig.14
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 247 MODEL TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 15)
1. Attach an angle support bracket (23) to the top holes in
the quick attach brackets using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
(D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (M). Do not tighten.
2. Attach an angle support bracket to the bottom holes in
the quick attach brackets using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
(D) and 3/8" nylock nuts (M). Do not tighten.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
BEND
FACES
OUT (23)
BEND
FACES
IN
Fig.15
Step 2: (Fig. 16)
1. Assemble the pivot support bracket to the slotted
angle support brackets using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
(D) and four 3/8" nylock nuts (M). Do not tighten
yet.
2. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the slotted angle
support brackets to the quick attach brackets.
3. Tighten the 4 bolts fastening the pivot support
bracket to the slotted angle support brackets
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
PIVOT SUPPORT
BRACKET
Fig.16

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Step 3: (Fig. 17)
1. Selet the illustration below which most closely
resembles your tractor.
2. Assemble a shoulder bolt (I) and a 3/8" nylock nut (M)
to the front of the tractor frame on each side, unless a
shoulder bolt is already present.
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)
SHOULDER BOLT (I)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)
SHOULDER BOLT (I)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)
SHOULDER BOLT (I)
SHOULDER BOLT (I)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
3/8" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (Z)
BLADE
MOUNTING
BRACKET (26)
Fig.17
BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR ALL TRACTORS
Step 1: (Fig. 19)
1. Assemble the two Angle Lock Bars (10) together as
shown in figure 19, so that all holes are aligned. Use
on 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (E) and one 3/8" nylock
nut (M). Be sure to insert bolt from side indicated. Do
not tighten.
2. Hold the angle lock bars so that the square holes are
at the top. Insert the straight hook end of the angle
lock spring through the middle hole in both angle
lock bars.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (M)
ANGLE LOCK BARS (10)
ANGLE LOCK
SPRING (3)
Step 4: (Fig. 18)
1. Pull out on the attachment pins of the hitch assembly
and swing the top of the pins down away from the
holes they were in.
2. Hook the hitch assembly onto the shoulder bolts in the
side of the tractor frame.
3. Align the holes in the hitch assembly with the holes in
the tractor frame. Insert the attachment pins to lock
the hitch assembly in place.
4. GO TO FIGURE 19
SHOULDER BOLT
ATTACHMENT PIN
Fig.18
Fig.19

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8
Step 2: (Fig. 20)
1. Insert the round hook end of the angle lock spring up
through the hole in the spring mount bracket.
2. Insert the angle lock bars down through the slot in the
channel. Underneath the channel, place a 1" long
spacer (U) on each side of the angle lock bars and
insert a 1/4" x 3-1/4" bolt (A) through the channel,
angle lock bars and the spacers. Secure the bolt with a
1/4" nylock nut (K).
3. Tighten so that the lock bars can pivot freely.
4. At this time Tighten the 3/8" carriage bolt and hex nut
previously assembled in "STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 19)"
NOTE: When the angle lock bars are pulled back in slot, the
pivot plate should unlock and be free to pivot to the right or
left position.
1/4" x 3-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
1" SPACERS (U)
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (K)
PIVOT
PLATE
ANGLE
LOCK
SPRING
SPRING
MOUNT
BRACKET
CHANNEL
Fig.20
Step 3: (Fig. 21)
1. Using a hammer, assemble a 3/8" palnut (S) onto one
end of the spring mount rod. Insert the other end of
the spring mount rod through the pivot plate using
the rear set of holes. Support the assembled end
of the spring mount rod on a block of wood, and
assemble the remaining palnut onto the other end
of the rod.
3/8" PALNUT (S)
PIVOT
PLATE
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD (5)
3/8" PALNUT (S)
Fig.21
Step 4: (Fig. 22)
1. Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (E) through the
square hole in the Cable Mount Bracket and through
the square hole in the angle lock bars. (The carriage
bolts should face in opposite directions.) Using pliers
hold the cable mount bracket in positions. Angling
down towards the L.H. hole in the channel as shown
in Figure 22. Secure with a 3/8" nylock nut (M).
Tighten. Refer to the figure for the correct angle for
the cable mount bracket.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (M)
ALIGN CABLE
MOUNT BRACKET
WITH L.H. HOLE (2) ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
FRONT
Fig.22
Step 5: (Fig. 23)
1. Assemble one 5/16" jam nut (J) approximately 3/4"
onto threaded end of control cable that has no rubber
cap or preassembled nuts. Assemble threaded cable
end through round hole in cable mount bracket and
secure with another 5/16" jam nut (J). Tighten.
NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required after
blade assembly is completed.
CHANNEL ASSEMBLY
5/16" JAM
NUT (J)
5/16" JAM
NUT (J)
CABLE MOUNT
BRACKET (2)
REAR
3/4"
Fig.23

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Step 6: (Fig. 24)
1. Assemble ball end of control cable up through hole in
cable end fitting and pull until ball slips insided curled
edge of fitting. If ball won't slip under edge of curl, it
will need to be inserted through open end of curl.
2. Assemble 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (B) down through the
cable end fitting, the 5/8" lonog spacer (T) and the
left hand hole in the channel assembly. Secure with a
1/4" nylock nut (K). Tighten.
NOTE: Make sure the calbe mount bracket is aligned with
the cable end fitting to prevent binding of cable. The other
end of the control cable will be attached in a later step.
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (B)
CABLE END
FITTING (1)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (K)
5/8" SPACER (T)
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
HOLE
REAR
Fig.24
Step 7: (Fig. 25)
1. To attach the blade to the channel assembly, align the
notched holes in the pivot plate with the notched
holes in the blade, Insert a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (V)
down through the hole at the bend in the blade pivot
shaft. Spread the ends of the pin. From the left side
insert the blade pivot shaft, bend facing top of blade,
through the notched holes. Secure the shaft with
another 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (V) through the end
hole in the shaft. Spread the ends of the pin.
2. Remove the plastic cap and one 3/8" hex nut from the
bolt in the blade adjust spring. Adjust the remaining
3/8" hex nut down approximately 1" onto the bolt
threads. Hook the spring over the spring mount rod.
Place the bolt up through the hole in the top edge
of the blade and reassemble the other 3/8" hex nut
to the bolt and tighten down against the top edge of
the blade. Replace the plastic cap over the end of the
bolt threads.
3/8" HEX NUT
(TOP)
PLASTIC
CAP
3/8" HEX NUT
(BOTTOM)
BLADE
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PIN (V)
BLADE
PIVOT
SHAFT (11)
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD
BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PIN (V)
PIVOT PLATE
NOTCHED HOLE
Fig.25

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Step 8: (Fig. 26)
1. Assemble the large 1/2" washer (Q) onto the channel
pivot pin (6).
2. Attach the channel assembly to the tractor by placing
the end of the channel assembly up inside the pivot
support bracket on the tractor. Align hole (a) in the
channel assembly with the hole in the pivot support
bracket. Insert the channel pivot pin through the
aligned holes from the left side, and secure it with a
hairpin cotter (W).
HAIRPIN
COTTER (W)
CHANNEL
PIVOT PIN (6)
1/2" WASHER (Q)
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
HOLE (a)
Fig.26
Step 9: (Fig. 27)
1. From the left side, insert the welded end of the lift
handle rod through the hole in the end of the channel
assembly (Figure 27). Next, insert the lift link pin
through the hole in the bracket that is welded to the
lift handle rod. (The lift link is pre-assembled to the
pivot support bracket). Secure the bracket with a
hairpin cotter (W) inserted up through the lift link pin.
2. Apply a light coating of oil to the straight upper portion
of the lift handle rod. Slide the lift handle tube (20)
onto the rod (21).
LIFT HANDLE ROD (21)
HAIRPIN COTTER (W)
LONG PIN
(LIFT LINK)
WELDED BRACKET
LIFT HANDLE TUBE (20)
Fig.27
Step 10: (Fig. 28)
1. Remove the rubber cap and the first jam nut from the
threaded end of the control cable and slide them onto
the control cable wire. Adjust the second jam nut on
the threads so that it is approximately 3/4" from end.
Assemble threaded end of cable through the cable
mount bracket. Mount the bracket and secure it with
the first jam nut. Reinstall the rubber cap onto the
threaded cable end.
NOTE: Some adjustment of jam nuts may be required after
blade assembly is completed.
RUBBER
CAP
CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
JAM NUTS
3/4"
CONTROL CABLE END
Fig.28
Step 11: (Fig. 29)
1. Assemble plastic grip onto lock release grip assembly.
2. Attach lock release grip assembly to lift handle tube
using one 5/16" x 1 - 1/2" hex bolt (C) and one 5/16"
nylock nut (L). Do not overtighten the nylock nut.
The grip assembly must pivot freely.
3. Assemble the ball end of the cable to a cable end
fitting as you did to the other end of the cable.
Secure the cable end fitting to the weld bolt on the
lock release grip with a 1/4" nylock nut (K). Do not
overtighten the lock nut. The cable fitting must pivot
freely.
5/16" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (C)
PLASTIC
GRIP (8)
LOCK RELEASE
GRIP ASSEMBLY (9)
1/4" WELD
BOLT
CABLE END
FITTING
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (K)
CABLE (22)
CABLE END
FITTING
Fig.29

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Step 12: (Fig. 30)
1. Place the end of the blade pivot rod (19) down through
the blade pivot shaft. Attach the other end of the
blade pivot rod to the lift handle tube. Secure both
ends with a hairpin cotter (W). The holes for the
hairpin cotters should be parallel to the ground.
2. Use the two plastic ties to hold the cable securely to
the outside of the handle tube and away from the
tractor to avoid direct heat from the tractor muffler.
3. Squeeze the grip assembly to check blade pivot. To
adjust, see Service & Adjustments section on page 14.
BLADE PIVOT
ROD (19) LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
BLADE
PIVOT SHAFT
HAIRPIN
COTTER (W)
HAIRPIN COTTER (W)
PLASTIC TIES (4)
Fig.30
Step 13: (Fig. 31)
1. Pivot the blade to the center position and lower it to
the ground. Place shims under the blade to create
the amount of ground clearance you want. The more
uneven the surface the more clearance you will need.
2. Attach the skid shoes (12) to the blade using two 5/16"
x 1" carriage bolts (F), 5/16" washers (P) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (L). Tighten the bolts with the skid shoes
resting on the ground.
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (F)
5/16" WASHER (P)
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (L)
SKID SHOE (12)
Fig.31

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OPERATION
• Readthisowner'smanualandsafety
rulesbeforeoperatingyoursnowblade.
Comparetheillustrationbelowwithyour
snowbladetofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe
variouscontrolsandtheirlocations.
Parts Explanation
• Lock Release Grip Assembly: Unlocks the blade to
swivel left and right.
• Lift Handle Tube: Raises or lowers the blade and
pivots blade to the right and left.
• Blade Pivot Rod: Connects the Blade to the Handle
Tube. Pivots blade to the right and left.
• Angle Lock Bars: Locks the Blade in either the right
hand, left hand, or straight ahead position.
• Blade Adjust Spring: Holds the Blade in position,
but permits it to pivot forward in order to pass over
an obstruction.
• Blade Shoe: Ground-contacting part of the Blade.
Adjusts for adequate ground clearance.
• Blade Pivot Shaft: Connects blade to channel
assembly. Allows Blade to pivot forward.
• Lift Handle Rod: Connects lift handle tube to
channel assembly. Raises and lowers the Blade.
• Control Cable: Connects the lock release lever to the
angle lock bars.
CAUTION: Carfully inspect the area to be worked
before operating the Snow Blade. Avoid pipes,
roots, curbs, or other heavy obstructions.
CAUTION: Always lower the blade to the gorund
before leaving the tractor.
CAUTION: Know the terrain. Avoid exceptionally
steep slopes or drop-offs which may be hidden
by the snow. Never run the Snow Blade into
heavy material at high speed.
BLADE SHOE
BLADE PIVOT SHAFT
LIFT HANDLE TUBE
BLADE PIVOT ROD
BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING
ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
LOCK RELEASE GRIP ASSEMBLY
CONTROL CABLE
LIFT HANDLE ROD
How to Use Your Snow Blade
To Raise or Lower the Snow Blade: (Fig. 32)
• Use the Handle Grip located on the end of the Handle
Tube. To raise the Blade, pull back while pushing
down on the Handle Grip. To lower the Blade, pull
back while lifting up on Handle Grip.
HANDLE TUBE
PULL BACK AND
LIFT UP TO
LOWER BLADE
PULL BACK AND
PUSH DOWN TO
RAISE BLADE
HANDLE GRIP
To Pivot the Blade: (Fig. 33)
• Raise the Blade to Transport Postition. To unlock the
Blade, push the Lock Release Grip down against
the handle tube. To pivot the Blade, keep the grip
depressed and push forward or pull back on the
Handle Tube, sliding it along the Lift Rod. Release the
grip to lock the Blade when it is in either the right
hand, left hand, or straight ahead position.
Fig.32
HANDLE TUBE
LOCK RELEASE
GRIP ASSEMBLY
LIFT ROD
Fig.33

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Using the Snow Blade
• Prepare the lawn tractor engine for cold weather
using instructions furnished with the lawn tractor.
• Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear
and gradually increase speed as required.
• To reduce icing on the Blade, allow the lawn tractor
and blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before
operating.
• For improved snow removal performance, coat the
blade with automotive type paste wax.
• Do not repeatedly push snow in the same
directions. This causes excessive build up with
each successive pass.
Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
Before each use
After each use
Service Dates
Every season
Before storage
Check for loose fasteners X Check for worn or damaged parts X Clean Blade X X
Lubricate Blade X
MAINTENANCE
• Readandfollowthemaintenance
scheduleandtheprocedureslistedinthe
maintenanceschedule.
Customer Responsibilities
• Check for Loose Fasteners: During the operating
season, check all Bolts, Nuts, and Hairpin Cotters to be
sure they are secure..
• Check for Worn or Damaged Parts: During the
operating season, clean the Blade off after each use.
Touch up any bare metal with paint or apply a light
coat of grease or rust preventative.
• Lubricate Blade (Fig. 34): Lubricate all Pivot points
to help maintain proper operation of Blade. Apply a
light coating of oil to the straight upper portion of
the Lift Handle Rod.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
LUBRICATE
LUBRICATE
LUBRICATE
Fig.34

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
To Adjust Blade Spring
• The tension of the Blade Adjust Spring may be altered
to permit the Blade to tilt froward to bypass solid
obstructions. To change the Spring Tension, adjust the
Nuts at the upper end of the Spring Bolt. Standing
in front of Blade, turn the nuts countercolckwise to
relieve tension and clockwise to increase tension.
Refer to figure 25 .
To Adjust Blade Shoes: (Fig. 35)
• The Blade Shoes at the ends of the Blade may be
raised for close work on smooth surfaces or lowered
to raise the blade to work on rough or uneven areas.
Make sure both shoes are set evenly and that the
nuts are tightened securely.
BLADE SHOE
Fig.35
To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock
Mechanism: (Fig. 36)
• If the Blade will not unlock and pivot, the Angle Lock
Bars are not disengaging from the slots in the pivot
plate. To correct, adjust the 5/16" hex jam nuts to
draw the end of the Control Cable back towards the
Cable Mount Bracket. The less the threaded end of
the cable through the bracket, the more the Angle
Lock Bars can retract to disengage from the slots in
the Pivot Plate.
CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
5/16" HEX
JAM NUT
CONTROL
CABLE
5/16" HEX
JAM NUT
Fig.36
STORAGE
Recommandations When Storing
• When the Snow Blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.
• Touch up bare metal with paint or apply a light coat
of grease or rust preventative.
• Lubricate all pivot points and all points shown in
Figure 34 of the Maintanence section.
• Store in a dry area, protected from weather.
To Remove Blade from Tractor
• Lower the blade to the ground with the Blade in the
center (Straight Ahead) position.
• Remove the Hairpin Cotter which fastens the Blade
Pivot Rod to the Blade Pivot Shaft. See Figure 30.
• Remove the Hairpin Cotter which fastens the Lift
Handle Rod to the Lift Link Pin. See Figure 27.
• Remove the Hairpin Cotter from the Channel Pivot Pin
and remove the Pivot Pin from the Channel Assembly.
See Figure 26.
• Remove the Blade, the Channel Assembly and the
Lift handle Assembly from the tractor. The Brackets
assembled to the tractor frame may be left in place.
• To remove the Brackets assembled to the tractor
frame (Side Plates and Pivot Support Brackets) refer to
the figures appropriate for your tractor.
• If the Side Plates are removed from the Tractor Frame,
be sure to reassemble any bolts that were removed
from the frame.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
Blade is dicult
to raise.
Lift Mechanism
is binding
Lubricate pivot
points as shown
in Figure 34
Blade is dicult
to pivot
Handle Tube is
binding on Lift
Rod
Lubricate the
Lift Handle Rod
as shown in
Figure 27
Blade will not
unlock to pivot
Lock mechanism
is out of
adjustment
and is not
disengaging
Refer to the
Service and
Adjustments
section.

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AVERTISSEMENTS GÉNÉRAUX SUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DES OUTILS
AVERTISSEMENT: lisez tous les avertissements
de sécurité, toutes les instructions, les
illustrations et les caractéristiques fournis
avec cet outil électrique. Ne pas suivre toutes
les instructions comprises aux présentes peut
conduire à un choc électrique, un incendie et/ou des
blessuresgraves.
CONSERVER TOUS LES
AVERTISSEMENTS ET TOUTES
LES DIRECTIVES POUR UN
USAGEULTÉRIEUR
Avertissements de sécurité
a ) Lire les manuels du propriétaire du tracteur et du
rabot-déneigeur et savoir comment faire fonctionner
le tracteur avant de l’utiliser avec le rabot-déneigeur.
b ) Ne jamais utiliser le tracteur et le rabot-déneigeur
sans porter de vêtements adaptés aux conditions
météorologiques et à l’utilisation des commandes.
c ) Ne jamais laisser des enfants faire fonctionner le
tracteur et le rabot-déneigeur, et ne pas laisser des
adultes les faire fonctionner sans les instructions
adéquates.
d ) Toujours démarrer en première (vitesse la plus basse),
puis augmenter graduellement la vitesse, selon les
conditions.
(1) Pince
(1) Marteau
(1) Clé ajustable (ou jeu de douilles)
(1) Clé à fourche ou clé polygonale 14 mm
(1) Clé à fourche ou clé polygonale 11 mm
(1) Clé à fourche ou clé polygonale 12 mm
REMARQUE: Les qualificatifs « droit » et « gauche » sont
déterminés à partir de la position de l’utilisateur assis sur le
tracteur.
REMARQUE: Les qualificatifs « droit » et « gauche » sont
déterminés à partir de la position de l’utilisateur assis sur le
tracteur.
OUTILS REQUIS POUR L’ASSEMBLAGE
ATTENTION: Ne pas commencer l’assemblage
tant que le moteur du tracteur, le silencieux et le
déecteur d’échappement n’ont pas refroidi.
LOCALISATION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE DE MODÈLE DU
TRACTEUR
Regarder sous le siège du tracteur, localiser le numéro de
série et poursuivre comme indiqué ci-dessous.
Utiliser exclusivement avec des tracteurs de jardin.
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
MODÈLE CMX
Étape 1 : (Fig. 1)
1. Fixer une équerre de fixation sur les trous supérieurs
des supports de fixation rapide avec deux boulons
hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et contre-écrous
à bride de 9,5 mm (Y). Ne pas serrer.
2. Fixer une équerre de fixation sur les trous inférieurs
des supports de fixation rapide avec deux boulons
hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et écrous nyloc
de 9,5 mm (M). Ne pas serrer.
Étape 3 : (Fig. 3)
1. Monter un boulon à épaulement (I) et un écrou nyloc de
9,5 mm (M) sur l’avant du châssis du tracteur de chaque
côté, sauf si un boulon à épaulement est déjà présent.
Étape 4 : (Fig. 4)
1. Sortir les goupilles de fixation de l’attelage et écarter
le haut des goupilles des trous dans lesquels elles se
trouvaient en les basculant.
2. Accrocher l’attelage aux boulons à épaulement sur le
côté du châssis du tracteur.
3. Aligner les trous de l’attelage sur ceux du châssis du
tracteur. Insérer les goupilles de fixation pour verrouiller
l’attelage en place.
4. ALLER À LA FIGURE 19
Étape 2 : (Fig. 2)
1. Fixer le support de fixation pivotant sur les équerres de
fixation à fente avec quatre boulons hexagonaux de
9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et écrous nyloc (M). Ne pas serrer
immédiatement.
2. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les équerres de fixation à
fente sur les supports de fixation rapide.
3. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les supports de fixation de
pivot sur les équerres de fixation à fente.
4. ALLER À LA FIGURE 19.

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Étape 2 : (Fig. 7)
1. Fixer la plaque latérale droite (courbe tournée vers
l’extérieur) sur les trous avant du châssis du tracteur
avec les boulons ordinaires de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (H),
trois grosses rondelles de 12 mm (N) (voir remarque) et
trois écrous nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). Pour le trou arrière,
utiliser un boulon ordinaire de 7,9 mm x 12 mm (F), une
grosse rondelle de 12 mm (N) et un écrou nyloc de 7,9
mm. Placer les rondelles entre le châssis du tracteur et la
plaque latérale. Serrer tous les boulons. Répéter pour la
plaque latérale gauche.
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
MODÈLE 917
Étape 1 : (Fig. 5)
LOCALISATION DES SUPPORTS DE SUSPENSION DE
TONDEUSE
1. S’il y a un support de suspension de plateforme de
tondeuse simple sous le milieu de l’essieu avant
comme illustré, aller à « INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES
TRACTEURS AVEC UN SUPPORT DE SUSPENSION DE
PLATEFORME AVANT ».
2. Si le tracteur n’a pas de support de suspension de
plateforme de tondeuse sous l’essieu avant, aller à «
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS AVEC DEUX
SUPPORTS DE SUSPENSION DE PLATEFORME
AVANT ».
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
AVEC UN SUPPORT DE SUSPENSION DE
PLATEFORME AVANT
Étape 1 : (Fig. 6)
1. Enlever le capot du tracteur. Se référer au manuel du
propriétaire du tracteur pour y lire comment retirer
correctement le capot.
2. Retirer l’écran anti-brunissement de l’avant du tracteur
comme illustré.Tenir l’écran durant le retrait du second
boulon pour l’empêcher de tomber.
REMARQUE: Réinstaller l’écran anti-brunissement avant
d’utiliser le tracteur.
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
AVEC DEUX SUPPORTS DE SUSPENSION DE
PLATEFORME AVANT
Étape 1 : (Fig. 8)
1. Comparer le tracteur utilisé à ceux illustrés à la figure 8.
2. S’il ressemble à l’illustration du haut, aller à la figure 9.
3. S’il ressemble à l’illustration du bas, aller à la figure 11.
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS TYPE
A
Étape 1 : (Fig. 9)
1. Retirer tous les boulons des trous indiqués sur
l’illustration.
Étape 2 : (Fig. 10)
1. Fixer le support de suspension droit sur les deux trous
avant libres sur le côté droit du châssis du tracteur
avec deux nouveaux boulons hexagonaux de 9,5
mm x 25 mm (D), rondelles d’arrêt de 9,5 mm
(R) et rondelles plates de 9,5 mm (O) avec une
grosse rondelle 12 mm (N) placés entre le support
de suspension et le châssis du tracteur. SERRER.
Répéter sur le côté gauche.
2. Aller à la figure 13
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS TYPE
B
Étape 1 : (Fig. 11)
1. Retirer tous les boulons des trous indiqués sur
l’illustration.
Étape 2 : (Fig. 12)
1. Fixer le support de suspension droit sur les trois trous
illustrés sur le côté du châssis du tracteur avec
trois boulons hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm
(D), rondelles d’arrêt de 9,5 mm (R), rondelles
plates de 9,5 mm (O) et grosses rondelles de 12
mm (N). Utiliser les écrous nyloc de 9,5 mm (M)
sur l’intérieur du châssis si les boulons rentrent
facilement dans les trous. Serrer.
2. Répéter sur l’autre côté.
3. Aller à la figure 13
REMARQUE: Réinstaller l’écran anti-brunissement avant
d’utiliser le tracteur.

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INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
MODÈLE 917
Étape 1 : (Fig. 13)
1. Fixer une équerre de fixation (16) sur le jeu de trous
supérieurs des supports de suspension avec deux
boulons hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et
écrous nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). Fixer la seconde équerre
de fixation sur le deuxième jeu de trous à partir du
bas des supports de suspension avec deux boulons
hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et écrous
nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). S’assurer que les équerres de
fixation sont tournées comme illustré. Ne pas serrer
immédiatement.
Étape 2 : (Fig. 14)
1. Fixer le support de fixation pivotant sur les équerres de
fixation avec quatre boulons hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x
25 mm (D) et quatre écrous nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). Ne
pas serrer immédiatement.
2. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les équerres de fixation
aux supports de suspension.
3. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les supports de fixation
pivotants aux équerres de fixation.
4. ALLER À LA FIGURE 19
INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES TRACTEURS
MODÈLE 247
Étape 1 : (Fig. 15)
1. Fixer une équerre de fixation (23) sur les trous
supérieurs des supports de fixation rapide avec deux
boulons hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et
écrous nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). Ne pas serrer.
2. Fixer une équerre de fixation sur les trous inférieurs
des supports de fixation rapide avec deux boulons
hexagonaux de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et écrous nyloc
de 9,5 mm (M). Ne pas serrer.
Étape 2 : (Fig. 16)
1. Fixer le support de fixation pivotant sur les équerres
de fixation à fente avec quatre boulons hexagonaux
de 9,5 mm x 25 mm (D) et quatre écrous nyloc de 9,5
mm (M). Ne pas serrer immédiatement.
2. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les équerres de fixation à
fente aux supports de fixation rapide.
3. Serrer les 4 boulons qui fixent les supports de fixation
pivotants aux équerres de fixation à fente.
Étape 3 : (Fig. 17)
1. Sélectionner l’illustration ci-dessous qui ressemble le
plus à votre tracteur.
2. Monter un boulon à épaulement (I) et un écrou nyloc
de 9,5 mm (M) sur l’avant du châssis du tracteur de
chaque côté, sauf si un boulon à épaulement est déjà
présent.
Étape 4 : (Fig. 18)
1. Sortir les goupilles de fixation de l’attelage et écarter
le haut des goupilles des trous dans lesquels elles se
trouvaient en les basculant.
2. Accrocher l’attelage aux boulons à épaulement sur le
côté du châssis du tracteur.
3. Aligner les trous de l’attelage sur ceux du châssis
du tracteur. Insérer les goupilles de fixation pour
verrouiller l’attelage en place.
4. ALLER À LA FIGURE 19
MONTAGE DU RABOT-DÉNEIGEUR POUR
TOUS LES TRACTEURS
Étape 1 : (Fig. 19)
1. Assembler les deux barres de blocage d’inclinaison (10)
comme illustré à la figure 19, de sorte à aligner tous
les trous. Utiliser sur un boulon ordinaire de 9,5 mm x
31,7 mm (E) et un écrou nyloc de 9,5 mm (M). Veiller à
insérer le boulon par le côté indiqué. Ne pas serrer.
2. Tenir les barres de blocage d’inclinaison avec les trous
carrés en haut. Insérer l’extrémité droite du ressort de
blocage d’inclinaison dans le trou central des deux
barres de blocage d’inclinaison.
Étape 2 : (Fig. 20)
1. Insérer l’extrémité ronde du ressort de blocage
d’inclinaison dans le trou du support à ressort.
2. Insérer les barres de blocage d’inclinaison dans la fente
du canal. Sous le canal, placer un long espaceur de
25 mm (U) de chaque côté des barres de blocage
d’inclinaison et insérer un boulon de 6 mm x 82,5 mm
(A) dans le canal, les barres de blocage d’inclinaison
et les espaceurs. Fixer le boulon avec un écrou nyloc
de 6 mm (K).
3. Serrer de manière à ce que les barres de blocage
puissent pivoter librement.
4. Ensuite, serrer le boulon ordinaire de 9,5 mm et l’écrou
hexagonalprécédemmentassemblésà«ÉTAPE1:
(VOIR FIGURE 19) ».
REMARQUE: Une fois les barres de blocage d’inclinaison
rétractées dans la fente, la plaque pivotante devrait se
déverrouiller et être libre de pivoter jusqu’à la position droite
ou gauche.