Walker Snow Blower 5600 20 User Manual

OPERATOR'S  
AND  
PARTS MANUAL  
SINGLE STAGE SNOWBLOWER  
5600-20 MODEL  
SERIAL NO. 20051300 AND UP  
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INTRODUCTION  
INTRODUCTION – To the Purchaser ...................................................................................................3  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................4  
Before Operation..........................................................................................................................4  
Notice...........................................................................................................................................5  
The Snowblower ..........................................................................................................................5  
Before Operation ...........................................................................................................5  
Snowblower Operation...................................................................................................6  
The Tractor ..................................................................................................................................7  
General Information.......................................................................................................7  
Operating the Tractor.....................................................................................................7  
During Operation ...........................................................................................................7  
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................8  
Storage ........................................................................................................................................9  
DECALS ............................................................................................................................................10  
ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................11  
Snowblower assembly...............................................................................................................11  
Snowblower Installation on the Tractor ......................................................................................14  
Installation of Tire Chains (optional)...........................................................................................16  
Counterweights..........................................................................................................................16  
Tractors with GHS .....................................................................................................................16  
OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................17  
Tractor Controls.........................................................................................................................17  
Lift Handle .................................................................................................................................17  
Foot Trigger...............................................................................................................................17  
Rotation Handle.........................................................................................................................17  
Deflector Positions.....................................................................................................................17  
Engaging the Snowblower .........................................................................................................17  
Stopping the Snowblower ..........................................................................................................17  
Recommendation for Snowblowing............................................................................................17  
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TABLE OF CONTENT  
ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................................18  
Deflector Adjustment..................................................................................................................18  
Skid Show Adjustment...............................................................................................................18  
SNOW REMOVAL METHODS ...........................................................................................................19  
MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................20  
Shearbolt Replacement..............................................................................................................20  
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................21  
PARTS................................................................................................................................................22  
Introduction ................................................................................................................................22  
Snowblower Assembly ...............................................................................................................23  
Drive System..............................................................................................................................25  
Rotation System.........................................................................................................................26  
Chute Assembly.........................................................................................................................27  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE....................................................................................................28  
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TABLE OF CONTENT  
TO THE PURCHASER  
Illustrations  
All products are designed to give safe,  
dependable service if they are operated and  
maintained according to instructions. Read  
and understand this manual before  
operation.  
The illustrations may not necessarily  
reproduce the full detail and the exact shape of  
the parts or depict the actual models, but are  
intended for reference only.  
Direction Reference  
This manual has been prepared to assist the  
owner and operators in the safe operation and  
suitable maintenance of the snowblower. The  
information is applicable to products at the  
time of manufacture and does not include  
modifications made afterwards.  
All references to right and left, forward or  
rearward, are from the operator's seat, facing  
the steering wheel.  
Read and understand this operator's manual  
before attempting to put snowblower into  
service. Familiarize yourself with the operating  
instructions  
and  
all  
the  
safety  
recommendations contained in this manual  
and those labeled on the snowblower and on  
the  
tractor.  
Follow  
the  
safety  
recommendations and make sure that those  
with whom you work follow them.  
To assist your dealer in handling your needs, please record hereafter the model number and serial  
number of your snowblower and tractor. It is also advisable to supply them to your insurance  
company. It will be helpful in the event that snowblower or tractor is lost or stolen.  
TRACTOR  
SNOWBLOWER  
MODEL:  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
DATE OF PURCHASE:  
DEALER NAME:  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
SAFETY FIRST  
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on  
labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these  
instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations  
before you attempt to assemble or use this snowblower.  
DANGER : Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
IMPORTANT :  
NOTE :  
Indicates that snowblower or property damage could result if instructions  
are not followed.  
Gives helpful information.  
All products are designed to give safe, dependable service if they are operated and maintained  
according to instructions. Read and understand this manual before operation. It is the owner's  
responsibility to be certain anyone operating this product reads this manual, and all other applicable  
manuals, to become familiar with this snowblower and all safety precautions. Failure to do so could  
result in serious personal injury or snowblower damage. If you have any questions, consult your  
dealer.  
BEFORE OPERATION  
Children  
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not  
alert to the presence of children. Children are  
generally attracted to machines and the work  
being done. Never assume children will remain  
where you last saw them.  
4. Never carry children while operating the  
machine. They may fall off and be seriously  
injured or interfere with the safe operation of  
the machine.  
5. Never allow children to play on the machine  
1. Keep children out of the operating area and  
under the watchful eye of another responsible  
adult.  
or snowblower even when they are turned off.  
6. Never allow children to operate the machine  
even under adult supervision.  
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter  
the work area.  
3. Before and when backing, look behind for  
7. Use extra care when approaching blind  
corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstructions  
that might hide children from sight.  
small children.  
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NOTICE  
A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced  
they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to  
operate the snowblower. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety  
recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the snowblower and on the tractor.  
SNOWBLOWER  
Before Operation  
1. Read and understand both the tractor and  
this operator's manual before operating the  
equipment. Know how to operate all  
controls and how to stop the unit and  
disengage the controls quickly. Lack of  
knowledge could lead to accidents.  
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments  
while engine is running. Read this manual  
carefully to acquaint yourself with the  
snowblower as well as the tractor  
operator's manual. Working with unfamiliar  
snowblower can lead to accidents. Be  
thoroughly familiar with the controls and  
proper use of the snowblower.  
2. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing  
around the tractor and the snowblower. It  
may catch on moving parts or controls,  
causing injury.  
8. Keep all safety guards in place and verify  
hardware for proper tightening.  
3. Before and during seasons, thoroughly  
inspect the area where the snowblower is  
to be used and remove all objects that may  
be thrown or cause damage to the  
snowblower.  
9. Check for moving parts excessive wear  
regularly. Replace worn parts with genuine  
parts.  
10. Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged  
safety and warning decals. See list of  
decals in operator's manual.  
4. Set transmission to neutral and disengage  
clutch, if equipped, before starting the  
engine.  
11. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and grime.  
12. Be sure any interlock switches are  
functioning correctly so the engine cannot  
be started unless the Forward Speed  
Control lever is in the Neutral position and  
the PTO clutch is in the disengaged  
position. Also, the engine should stop is  
the operator lifts of the seat with the PTO  
clutch in the engaged position.  
5. Do not operate snowblower in wintertime  
without wearing adequate winter garments.  
Always wear protective clothing.  
6. Handle gasoline or diesel fuel with care.  
Gasoline is highly flammable and its  
vapors are explosive. Use an approved  
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running  
engine or hot engine (allow to cool several  
13. Do not modify or alter this snowblower or  
any of its components, or any snowblower  
function without first consulting your dealer.  
minutes).  
Keep matches, cigarettes,  
cigars, pipes, open flames or sparks away  
from the fuel tank or fuel container. Always  
fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch  
from the top using a funnel or spout to  
prevent spilling. Replace the machine fuel  
cap and container cal securely and clean  
up any spilled fuel before starting the  
engine.  
14. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted  
as recommended by your dealer. Weights  
provide the necessary balance to improve  
stability, traction and steering.  
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Snowblower Operation  
10. If the snowblower starts to vibrate  
abnormally, disengage the PTO, stop the  
engine immediately and check for cause.  
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of  
trouble.  
1. Before leaving the tractor/snowblower  
unattended, take all possible precautions.  
Park the tractor/snowblower on level  
ground, place the transmission in neutral,  
set the parking brake, disengage the PTO,  
lower the snowblower to the ground, place  
all levers including auxiliary control levers  
in neutral, shut off the engine and remove  
the ignition key.  
11. Do not run the engine indoors except when  
starting  
engine  
and  
transporting  
attachment in or out of building. Carbon  
monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and  
deadly.  
2. Before starting the tractor/ snowblower,  
remove the ice that might have  
accumulated on the auger, inspect and  
clean every rotating part.  
12. Do not touch the engine or muffler while  
the engine is running or immediately after  
stopping the engine. These areas may be  
hot enough to cause serious burns.  
3. Prior to operation, clear work area of all  
objects that can be picked up and thrown.  
Mark all curbs, pipes, etc. that cannot be  
moved.  
13. Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes.  
If operating on slopes is necessary,  
exercise extreme caution when changing  
direction.  
4. Be sure the PTO switch/lever is in  
OFF/disengaged position before starting  
engine.  
14. Never operate snowblower without guards,  
and other safety protective devices in  
place. All tractor and snowblower shields  
and covers must be correctly installed at all  
times. When necessary to remove these,  
they must be reinstalled immediately.  
5. Exercise extreme caution when operating  
on or crossing a gravel drive, walks, or  
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or  
traffic.  
15. Never operate snowblower near glass  
enclosures, automobiles, window wells,  
6. Do not carry passengers.  
embankments,  
etc.,  
without  
proper  
7. Keep clear of all rotating parts. Do not put  
hands or feet under, or into snowblower  
with engine running. Be especially  
observant of the snowblower areas of  
discharge, intake or all other mechanical  
motions.  
adjustment of snow discharge angle.  
16. Never operate machine at high transport  
speeds on a slippery surface.  
17. Use extra caution when backing up.  
18. Disengage power to auger when  
8. Park the tractor/snowblower on level  
ground, place the transmission in neutral,  
set the parking brake, disengage the PTO,  
lower the snowblower to the ground, place  
all control levers in neutral, shut off the  
engine, remove the ignition key and allow  
the rotating parts to stop BEFORE  
unclogging the housing or the chute and  
making any repairs, adjustments or  
inspections. Use only a 36" long stick of  
wood to unclog the snowblower.  
transporting or when not in use.  
19. Never operate the snowblower without  
good visibility and lighting.  
20. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can  
cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear  
a suitable hearing protective device such  
as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against  
objectionable or uncomfortable noises.  
21. Never allow anyone near the work area.  
22. Never allow anyone to operate the  
snowblower until they have read the  
manual completely and are thoroughly  
familiar with basic tractor and snowblower  
operation.  
9. For your safety, do not work under any  
hydraulically supported machine elements  
that may creep down, suddenly drop or be  
accidentally lowered.  
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23. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted  
as recommended by your dealer. Weights  
provide the necessary balance to improve  
stability, traction and steering.  
24. Always make sure all snowblower  
components are properly installed and  
securely fastened BEFORE operation.  
25. Adjust housing height to clear gravel or  
crushed rocks surface.  
26. Do not operate the snowblower with the  
chute assembly removed.  
27. Keep away from chute discharge. This  
chute has the capacity to throw debris at  
far distances.  
28. Never direct chute discharge towards  
people or animals. Thrown debris can  
cause serious injury.  
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MAINTENANCE  
ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN  
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED  
10.Do not modify or alter this snowblower or  
any of its components or operating  
functions. If you have questions concerning  
modifications, consult with your dealer.  
1. Keep the tractor and snowblower properly  
maintained.  
11.Do not operate a snowblower that is  
2. Park the tractor/snowblower on level  
ground, place the transmission in neutral,  
set the parking brake, disengage the PTO,  
lower the snowblower to the ground, place  
all control levers in neutral, shut off the  
engine and remove the ignition key and  
allow the rotating parts to stop BEFORE  
making any snowblower adjustments.  
defective or has missing parts. Make sure  
that  
all  
recommended  
maintenance  
procedures are completed before operating  
the snowblower.  
12.Check all controls regularly and adjust  
where necessary. Make sure that the  
brakes are evenly adjusted.  
13.Periodically check all nuts and bolts for  
tightness, especially wheel hub and rim  
nuts.  
3. To avoid injury, do not adjust, unblock the  
driving system, or service the snowblower  
with the tractor engine running. Make sure  
rotating components have completely  
stopped before leaving the operator’s seat.  
14.To avoid serious personal injury: Escaping  
hydraulic/diesel fluid under pressure can  
penetrate the skin causing serious injury.  
Do not use your hands to check for leaks.  
Use a piece of cardboard or paper to  
search for leaks. If you are injured by  
escaping high pressure fluid, see a medical  
doctor at once.  
4. Keep the tractor/snowblower clean. Snow ,  
dirt or ice build-up can lead to malfunction  
or personal injury from thawing and  
refreezing in garage.  
5. Always wear eye protection when cleaning  
or servicing the snowblower.  
15.Stop engine and relieve pressure before  
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic  
hoses. Tighten all connections before  
starting engine or pressurizing hoses.  
6. DO NOT service the tractor while the  
engine is running or hot, or if the unit is in  
motion. Always lower snowblower to the  
ground. If necessary to service snowblower  
in raised position, securely support with  
stands or suitable blocking before working  
underneath. Do not rely on hydraulically  
supported devices for your safety. They can  
settle suddenly, leak down, or be  
accidentally lowered.  
7. Do not attempt to service machine, clear  
obstructions or unclog the snowblower with  
the engine running. Always shut off engine  
and allow all motion to cease.  
8. The  
manufacturer  
will  
not  
claim  
responsibility for fitment of unapproved  
parts and/or accessories and any damages  
as a result of their use.  
9. Make sure all shields and guards are  
securely in place following all service,  
cleaning, or repair work.  
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STORAGE  
Before storing the snowblower, certain  
precautions should be taken to protect it  
from deterioration.  
1. Clean the snowblower thoroughly.  
2. Make all the necessary repairs.  
3. Replace all safety signs that are damaged,  
lost, or otherwise become illegible. If a part  
to be replaced has a sign on it, obtain a  
new safety sign from your dealer and  
install it in the same place as on the  
removed part.  
4. Repaint all parts from which paint has  
worn or peeled.  
5. Perform maintenance of the snowblower  
as instructed under "Maintenance"  
section.  
6. When the snowblower are dry, oil all  
moving parts. Apply oil liberally to all  
surfaces to protect against rust.  
7. Store in a dry place.  
8. If snowblower has hydraulic components,  
install protective plugs and caps on the  
quick couplers.  
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DECALS  
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