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OPERATING THE SNOWBLOWER
You must be sitting on the saddle in order to
start the snowblower engine.
a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow
before engaging the snowblower.
b) Make sure that the auger and fan operate freely.
c) Start the snowblower engine.
d) Before engaging the snowblower drive, always
have the engine running at medium R.P.M.
e) Operate the snowblower at maximum engine
R.P.M.
IMPORTANT: USE FULL ENGINE R.P.M. WHEN
REMOVING WET, STICKY SNOW. LOW R.P.M.
POWER WILL TEND TO PLUG THE CHUTE.
ELECTRIC CONTROLS
See saddle preparation for identification of the saddle
controls.
RAISING AND LOWERING THE SNOWBLOWER:
Use the winch switch control to raise and lower the
snowblower.
IMPORTANT:
To prolong the subframe’s life, release
the switch immediately when the attachment hits the
stopper in the highest position.
TURNING THE CHUTE AND DEFLECTOR:
Use the switches on the saddle to turn the chute and
to raise or lower the deflector.
E N G A G I N G A N D D I S E N G A G I N G T H E
SNOWBLOWER:
Engage the snowblower when the engine is running
at medium R.P.M. by pulling the P.T.O. switch.
OPERATION
REMOVING SNOW
When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as
a dozer blade to push snow. Allow snowblower to
ingest snow at its own speed. If the speed of your
A.T.V. is too fast, the snowblower may become
overloaded and plug. For best results, raise the
snowblower and remove a top layer of snow. A
second pass with the snowblower will remove the
remaining snow.
WARNING
-Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or
fan of snow while the snowblower's engine is
running.
-Disengage snowblower.
-Lower snowblower onto ground.
-Set the parking brake.
-Stop engine, remove the ignition key, disconnect
the wire from spark plug(s) and keep away from
spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting.
-Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
-Do not use hand to unplug chute.
-Use a 36’’ (1m) minimum length stick or board.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES AND FOR MORE
TRACTION WHEN USING SNOWBLOWER:
-Do not drive faster than 3 km/hr (2 m/hr) with
snowblower on the ground.
-Do not drive faster than 10 km/hr (6 m/hr) with
the snowblower in raised position.
-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10°.
-
A.T.V. manufacturer approved tire chains are
required.
-Maximum drawbar pull provided for at the hitch
ball coupling: 3560N (800 lbs)
-Maximum vertical load provided for on the hitch
ball coupling: 360N (80 lbs)
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE
CHUTE:
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowblowers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. Lower snowblower to the ground and set parking
brake.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF & REMOVE KEY!
3. Wait 10 seconds to be sure that
all moving parts
such as the impeller blades have stopped moving.
4. Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) and keep
wire away to prevent accidental starting.
5. Always use a clean-out tool of at least 36” in ( 1 m)
length, NEVER YOUR HANDS.
WARNING
Read the A.T.V.’s owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper
use of the attachment. Know how to stop the unit
& disengage the controls quickly
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