Kubota AP-SBL2566, Operator'S Manual

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Section 5: Operating Instructions
10/07/16 AP-SBL2566, AP-SBL2574, & AP-SBL2584 Snow Blowers 370-478MK
Table of Contents
Operating Safety Check
The remaining inspections are made with the skid steer
or tractor engine running.
1. Start skid steer or tractor and set throttle to idle or
slightly above idle.
2. Operate hydraulic controls to verify control lever
movements function properly and equipment
movements are correct.
3. Shut skid steer or tractor down properly and make
necessary changes to the controls before continuing.
4. Operate Snow Blower loader arms through their full
range of movements to check for clearances. Refer
to
“Check Equipment Clearances” on page 13.
!
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
Stop hydraulics immediately if auger or impeller makes
contact with Snow Blower housing. Wait for impeller and
auger to come to a complete stop before dismounting from skid
steer or tractor to check for probable causes. Make necessary
repairs before continuing on.
5. With skid steer throttle set to idle or slightly above
idle, slowly engage hydraulics to the Snow Blower.
6. Once Snow Blower is running smoothly, increase
impeller and auger speed. Disengage hydraulics
immediately if any unusual sound or vibration is
noticed.
a. Shut skid steer or tractor down properly and
investigate cause of noise.
b. Make repairs before putting Snow Blower back
into service.
7. Shut Snow Blower down after it has been operating
smoothly at full speed for several minutes.
8. This completes the operational safety checks.
Transporting
!
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death:
Keep attachment away from overhead electrical power lines.
Place an orange warning sign under overhead electrical
power lines indicating type of danger above.
!
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Always transport loads low to the ground to maintain
stability.
•
Always travel straight up and straight down inclines. Make
turns only on level ground.
•
Transporting loads across inclines, over ramps, on bumpy,
soft, or slippery surfaces reduces machine stability and lift
capacity. Transporting and lifting loads under these
conditions is extremely dangerous. Follow all transport
instructions in your Skid Steer Operator’s Manual.
•
When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph with attached
equipment. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
•
Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph with attached
equipment. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.