Bercomac 700980-1BER, Owner'S Manual

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Operating instructions
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Controls and display
CHUTE ROTATION:
Follow the instructions supplied with your rotation kit.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Never operate snowblower if its chute can be
rotated to throw snow toward the operator. If the
chute can be rotated toward the operator, shutdown
the snowblower and adjust or repair chute rotation
stop before putting the snowblower back into
service.
•
Keep people and animals away while operating the
snowblower. Never throw snow toward people,
animals, or operator. The snowblower is capable of
picking up solid objects and discharging them at high
speeds.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR:
See adjustment section.
Operating instructions
Pre-start instructions
Always inspect equipment before using this equipment.
Refer to section “Maintenance and Lubrication” .
Vehicle shutdown procedures
Always shut down vehicle before dismounting
1. If engaged, disengage PTO
2. Park on level surface, engage parking brake, lower
attachment to the ground, turn off engine, and
remove key to prevent unauthorized starting.
3. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator seat.
4. Use steps, grip-handles, and skid-resistant surfaces
when getting on and off the vehicle
Hooking-Up the accessory
See the Accessory Hook-up and Unhook section of this
manual.
Unhooking the accessory
See the Accessory Hook-up and Unhook section of this
manual.
To direct the snow when removing
Use the chute controls to direct the snow. see subsection
control and display of the operation section).
To direct snow at the projection distance, adjust the chute
deflector (see adjustments section). The more the
deflector is open, the greater the distance will be.
To direct the location of the projection, use the control of
the rotation of the chute (see subsection control and
display of the operation section
).
Snow removal
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
tractor 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
.
NOTE: To increase the life span of the components,
always disengage the snowblower when it is raised.
IMPORTANT: Always inspect hydraulic components and
hoses before use. Replace any damaged or worn parts. If
you suspect a leak in the hoses, NEVER use your hand to
locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or wood.
A. Make sure the snowblower is free of snow before
engaging the snowblower.
B. Make sure the fan and auger turn freely
C. Start the vehicle engine.
D. Before engaging the snowblower, the engine should be
running at low speed.
E. Operate the snowblower at maximum speed when
removing wet or sticky snow. A low engine speed will
tend to obstruct the chute.
F. Always use the accessory with float mode. To do this,
push the tractor hydraulic lever to the float position.