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Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation
Operation (Cont’d)
Clearing a Snow Bank
Working ground speed will depend upon the depth
and density of the snow. Adjust speed as needed
to clear the work area.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
•
Check for overhead power lines and
other overhead obstructions before
operating the snow blower in a raised
position
.
•
Keep the snow blower a minimum of 10 ft.
away from electrical power lines
.
If snow is deeper than the height of the snow
blower housing, it is necessary to make multiple
passes at different heights to clear the snow.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clear snow banks
that are more than (6 ft.) in height.
Raise the snowblower to the desired height. Using
the tilt function of the machine, position the
snowblower parallel to the ground.
NOTE: Do not make a cut that is deeper than
the height of the snow blower housing.
Snow that pushes over the top of the
snow blower housing can cause
damage to hydraulic and electrical
components.
Slowly drive forward until the front wheels / tracks
of the machine contact the snow bank.
Back the machine up and adjust the blower to
desired height and repeat procedure until the
snow bank has been cleared or cut to desired
height.
NOTE: Always allow auger and fan to clear of
snow before changing the working
height of the snow blower. Changing
the height of the snow blower by
moving the machine lift arms will slow
the fan and auger speeds, which may
cause the discharge chute to plug.
(See “Clearing A Plugged Snow
Blower” on page 34.)