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SET-UP ASSEMBLY
4. After the snowblower tilt is determined and set, the
driveline telescoping length must be checked.
5. With the snowblower resting on the ground,
connect the driveline to the tractor PTO shaft and
mark the location of the overlap on the driveline.
Also check that there is sufficient clearance
between the driveline and the tractor drawbar. If
there is not sufficient clearance, refer to the
tractor’s operator’s manual for instructions on
shortening or removing the drawbar.
6. Disconnect the driveline from the PTO shaft and
slide the two driveline halves apart. Using the
mark on the shield as a reference, check to be
sure there is at least 5” of overlap between the two
halves. If there is less than 5” of overlap, contact
your dealer.
7. Start the tractor, and slowly raise the 3-point arms,
checking to be sure that the driveline does not
bottom out before reaching the highest position or
at a position below ground level.
IMPORTANT:
Severe damage to the tractor may
occur if the driveline bottoms out while raising the
snowblower. If the driveline bottoms out, it may
need to be shortened.
8. Connect the chute rotator hoses (and chute
deflector hoses, if equipped) to the tractor’s
remo
te hydraulic couplers (refer to the tractor’s
operator’s manual for remote hydraulic coupler
locations and connection instructions). Make sure
the hoses are routed so that they will not catch on
any part of the tractor or snowblower or contact
any moving parts during operation. Check hose
routing through the full range of intended motion
before operating the snowblower.
IMPORTANT:
Hose routing is the responsibility
of the owner and/or operator. Pinched or
stretched hoses are not covered under warranty.
