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Removing the Snow Blower
If necessary, adjust the skid shoes so that the snow blower
1.
will stand upright in its operating position.
Select a firm and level surface to store the snow blower.
2.
Using the implement control lever, lower the snow blower
until just contacting the ground. Stop the tractor engine and
engage the parking brake before dismounting.
Remove the clevis pin and click pin from the jack stand, move
3.
the jack into the appropriate hole that will make the snow
blower level then replace the clevis pin and click pin. See
Figure 3.
Pull the hitch pin forward to withdraw it from the hitch ‘A’
4.
frame hole. Rotate the hitch pin so that does not align with
the hole in the hitch A frame. Refer to Figure 7.
Disconnect the snow blower shaft.
5.
Start the tractor and lower the front hitch ‘A’ frame so that
6.
it disengages the snow blower mounting frame. Back the
tractor away from the snow blower. Refer to Figure 7.
Reposition the hitch pin to engage the holes in the snow
7.
blower mounting frame.
Chute Crank
To turn the chute to the right, rotate the chute crank clockwise. To
turn the chute to the left, rotate the chute crank counter-clockwise.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. See Figure 20. Should snow
and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation,
proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute
opening:
Turn off the PTO.
1.
Stop the tractor and engage the parking break.
2.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
3.
the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge
4.
and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near
the chute assembly.
Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear
5.
of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and start the
tractor engine.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
figure 20
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