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Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation
Clearing a Plugged Snow Blower
Prevent Plugging The Snow Blower
IMPORTANT
Proper operation and use of the snow
blower will prevent plugging the auger, fan
and discharge chute.
• Operating at too high of a travel speed for
current conditions may overload the auger and
slow the fan speed, causing snow to bridge
and not fully clear the discharge chute.
• Using the loader arms while the snow blower is
engaged in snow will also slow the fan speed,
causing snow to bridge and not fully clear the
discharge chute. Let the auger and fan clear of
snow before changing the working height of the
snow blower.
• Operating at too deep of a cut allows snow to
pass over the top of the snow blower housing.
This snow will accumulate on the snow blower
housing and can cause damage to hydraulic
and electrical components.
• To stop blowing snow, stop forward travel and
reverse direction for a short distance while
leaving the snow blower at full speed and the
same working height. Lower the machine rpm
and stop the snow blower only after the snow
blower has cleared of snow.
• NEVER run objects other than snow and ice
through the snow blower.
• Travel at a slow speed and watch for objects
buried in the snow.
• Let the auger break ice and snow into smaller
pieces. Too large a piece of ice or snow will
plug the auger, fan and discharge chute.
NOTE: Large objects that are run through the
snow blower will damage the auger, fan
and discharge chute.
Unplug The Snow Blower
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Before operating or servicing system: Read
and understand the machine’s owners
manual.
Follow the warnings and
instructions in the manual when making
repairs, adjustments, or servicing. Check for
correct function after adjustments, repairs
or service. Untrained operators and failure
to follow instructions can cause injury or
death.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
When Clearing A Plugged Snow Blower
:
•
Never unplug a snow blower with the
machine engine running
!
• Never reach into the snow blower with
your hands or feet to try and clear
material.
• Do not raise the snow blower off the
ground or work under the snow blower.
• Do not bounce the machine lift arms or
bang the snow blower against another
object to try and dislodge material.
• Verify that all tools have been removed
from the snow blower before starting the
fan and auger.