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OPERATION
WARNING
Read the vehicle'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
.
WARNING
To prevent injuries and for more traction when
using the 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
.
-Always disengage the electromagnetic clutch
when the snowblower is in the raised position.
-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10%.
-Vehicle 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).
-Ear muffs and safety glasses are
recommended.
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
1. Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow;
2. Make sure the auger and impeller operate freely.
3. Make sure the electromagnetic clutch is
deactivated and the kill switch is disengaged.
4. Start the snowblower engine
5. Before activating the electromagnetic clutch,
the snowblower engine must run a full throttle.
6. Operate the snowblower safely.
IMPORTANT:
Use full engine r.p.m. when removing
wet, sticky snow. low r.p.m. power will tend to plug
the chute.
WARNING
Never touch with your hands or feet the
snowblower’s fan, auger or the chute because
this is the most frequent cause of accidents
associated with snowblowers.
DANGER
Never let the snowblower motor run without the
belt guard in place.
LIFTING AND LOWERING THE
SNOWBLOWER
Use the winch control switch to raise and lower the
snowblower.
WARNING
To prevent accidents :
-Always use the snowblower in well lighted
areas.
-It is essential to install and use a light on the
front of the snowblower for night use or in
shadowy conditions.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Start the engine, engage and disengage the
clutch to be sure it functions normally. Make
sure the emergency switch is working perfectly.
Make sure all the controls are working well.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
See the assembly section for the identification of the
electrical controls.
BURNISHING PROCEDURE
The burnishing procedure must be performed before
every use of the snowblower. Burnishing the engag-
ing system will ensure a proper performance and will
help avoid damages.
1. Make sure the fan and the augers are free of any
obstruction. Start the motor.
2. Engage
electric
clutch.
3. Disengage electric clutch and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
4. Repeat procedure (steps 2 & 3) 10 times at 30
seconds intervals to avoid overheating the clutch
which will damage it.