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4.4
Attaching Blower to Tractor
1.
Make sure the tractor has proper HP and is in good working order, including mounting brackets, PTO output shaft, and
safety equipment.
2.
Make sure there is enough room to safely drive up to the blower. Align mounting arms of the blower unit to match the
tractor mounting brackets of the tractor (underside of tractor). Engage into the mounting brackets and secure pins. (See
Tractor attachment installation instructions)
3.
Connect PTO shaft.
NEVER attempt to maintain or attach PTO shaft while tractor is running!
4.
Check Upper and lower limits.
5.
Check that the caster wheels turn and roll freely.
6.
Connect the remote nozzle control to a 12 volt system only (see PG.17). White wire needs to be connected to positive
terminal of battery. Black wire needs to be connected to negative terminal of battery. (wiring schematic on PG. 17)
7.
To unhook the blower unit from the tractor, reverse the above procedures. Always park the Blower unit and tractor in a
dry, level area.
4.5
FIELD OPERATION
1. Do not direct debris blower towards people, pets, autos, windows, etc.
2.
Starting blower unit:
Always engage the tractor PTO control at a lower engine speed with nozzle pointed down or
away.
3.
The air stream direction is changed (in either direction) by moving the rocker switch located on the hand control box. The nozzle
will stop turning by releasing the rocker switch. ALWAYS CHECK THE GROUND CLEARANCE WHEN OPERATING THE
NOZZLE IN THE DOWN VERTICAL POSITION.
4.
Stopping blower unit
: Gradually slow the tractor RPM down to a lower speed using the throttle.
5. Disengage PTO and allow the blower fan speed to come to a stop.
NOTE: Make sure the control box wire harness is clear of all moving parts including the PTO shaft.
4.6
Operating RPM (All Models)
The manufacturer’s tractor section normally recommends the unit be run at a RPM that will insure efficient attachment
operation and hydrostatic drive functioning. The Blower can operate at a slower RPM if it can effectively move the debris.
Vary ground speed with the hydrostatic transmission. Increase engine RPM to improve tractor efficiency.
Moving light material, such as dry leaves, requires much less wind than wet or heavier material.
Always try to blow with the wind. The Blower can be used for a wide variety of applications to move leaves, grass clippings,
aeration plugs and debris. Drying wet areas has been another use with these powerful Debris Blowers.
4.7
Storage
At the end of the working season or before storing the blower unit, prepare the machine by following this procedure:
1.
Select a storage area that is dry, level and free of debris.
2.
Thoroughly wash the machine with a water hose to remove all debris and residue.
3.
Run the machine at low RPM to dry the Blower Components.
4.
Touch up all paint chips and scratches to prevent rusting.
5.
Inspect for worn or failed components. Order the replacement parts and repair the blower unit when time allows. This will
eliminate unnecessary down time at the start of next season.
6.
Store in an enclosed building. If space is not available, cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie it down securely.
7.
Store the machine away from areas of human activity.
8.
Do not allow children to play around the stored unit.
