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Section 5: Operating Instructions
SBL2566, SBL2574, & SBL2584 Snow Blowers 370-258M
9/18/14
Table of Contents
General Safety Information
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The operator should be a person who is responsible,
physically capable, and properly trained to operate this Snow
Blower. They should read and understand all instructions in
this Operator’s Manual. Anyone not properly trained and all
children under the age of 16 should not operate this machine.
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A crushing hazard always exists around equipment attached to
a skid steer or tractor with loader arms. Loader arms and
hydraulic cylinders can pinch and/or crush causing serious
injury or death.
• The operator must know how to control the skid steer or
tractor and how to stop it and attached equipment quickly
in an emergency.
• Do not drive up to anyone standing in front of a fixed object
such as a wall or bench. Never assume that the brakes will
stop the machine in time.
• Never allow anyone to go near the attached equipment or
under the unit when arms are raised.
• When equipped, sound horn before traveling in reverse.
Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots.
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during Snow Blower operation.
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Always place skid steer/tractor in park or set park brake,
disengage hydraulics, disengage PTO if tractor mounted,
lower loader arms fully down, shut engine off, remove switch
key, and wait for impeller and auger to come to a complete
stop before dismounting from the skid steer or tractor.
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Always operate attached implement while seated in the skid
steer/tractor cab with Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
and seat belt fastened around the operator. Operator can
become pinched, crushed, or entangled if not seat belted in or
if operating equipment from outside the cab.
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Keep people and animals away from machinery while in
operation. They can become entangled in the Snow Blower
auger or be ran over by the skid steer/tractor and/or Snow
Blower causing serious injury or death.
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Make certain the Snow Blower is resting on the ground and all
hydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting hydraulic
fittings from the Snow Blower.
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Always operate Snow Blower with skid steer/tractor flashing
lights turned on. Be extremely careful blowing snow at night
with rear bright lights on. Approaching traffic from either
direction can mistake which traffic lane you are traveling in
and your direction of travel.
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Always secure underside of Snow Blower with solid supports
before working under the unit. Never work under equipment
supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if
controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either
situation can drop the Snow Blower instantly even when
power to hydraulics is shut off.
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Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a
skid steer or tractor can slip or roll-over causing serious
injury or death. Consult your skid steer or tractor Operator’s
Manual for acceptable inclines the machine is capable of
traveling across.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it must be
treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury within a
few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
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Always shut down hydraulics and wait for all rotating
components to come to a complete stop before cleaning out a
plugged discharge chute. The impeller blades are located just
below the chute and will nip off body extremities and cause
serious injuries or death even when using a stick or other
object to unplug the chute.
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Always shut down hydraulics and wait for all rotating
components to come to a complete stop before attempting to
unclog built-up snow from the auger or impeller, make
adjustments, perform maintenance, or clean the Snow Blower.
Rotating impeller, auger, and chain drive can cause serious
bodily injury or death.
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Never run gravel, crushed rock, or other solid objects through
the Snow Blower. Doing so will result in an expensive break-
down. The Snow Blower is also capable of throwing solid
objects at high speeds causing property damage and injury or
death to animals and people.
