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Section 1: Safe operation practiceS
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property
of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS WARNING.
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equip-
ment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This snow blower is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Safety instructions are important! Read this manual and the
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tractor’s Operator’s Manual before operating this unit. Follow all
safety rules and safety label information. (Replacement labels
are available through your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.) Failure to
follow instructions or safety rules can result in serious injury or
death.
Never allow children to operate this equipment. Never allow
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adults to operate the equipment without the proper instruction
Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment
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quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe
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operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls.
Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper
instructions.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper
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or cardboard, not body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety
goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin
and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that in
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the event hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be surgically
removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with this
form of injury, or gangrene, serious injury or death will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR
EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Do not allow children or untrained persons to operate
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equipment.
Installation
During installation, the tractor engine should be off, the key
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removed and the parking brake engaged.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until attachments are
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removed or lowered to the ground and system pressure is
released by operating valve levers. Never operate any hydraulic
cylinders during any phase of the installation process.
After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions
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function as instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not operate
until control lever and equipment movements are correct.
Preparation
Check that all hardware is tight and properly installed. Always
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tighten to torque specifications as instructed in this manual.
Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic operation and allows
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loads or equipment components to drop unexpectedly.
Before operating or allowing anyone to approach the equipment,
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purge any air in the system by operating all hydraulic functions
several times after connecting equipment, connecting hoses, or
doing any hydraulic maintenance.
After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions
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function as Instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not operate
until control lever and equipment movements are correct.
Protective sleeves must be over hydraulic hoses and securely
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fastened onto metal hose fittings as described in this manual.
Replace if damaged or if protective sleeve is not properly
positioned or secured.
Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings and valves are in good
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condition and not leaking before starting power unit or using
equipment. Check and route hoses carefully to prevent damage.
Hoses must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed, pinched,
or come into contact with any moving parts. Operate moveable
components through full operational range to check clearances.
Replace any damaged hoses immediately.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid
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entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work
shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing and
head.
Avoid injury or death. Never work under a raised attachment.
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Always lower attachment to the ground. Operate valve levers to
release any hydraulic pressure. If attachment obstructs tractor
maintenance, attachment must be removed from tractor.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the
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equipment or any of its components in any way.
Your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer can supply original equipment
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hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute parts may not
meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
Ensure implement is properly attached, adjusted and in good
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operating condition.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat
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belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can
result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS
systems in locked up position at all times.
Ensure all safety labels are installed. Replace if damaged. (See
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Safety Labels later in this section).
Ensure shields and guards are properly installed and in good
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condition. Replace if damaged.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow
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throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads,
bystanders and the like.
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