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OPERATION
CAUTION
The subframe kit is to be used only to lift and
operate the snowblower, blade or broom.
NOTE:
To increase the life span of the components,
always disengage the snowblower when it is raised.
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
IMPORTANT:
Always inspect the hydraulic components and
hoses before using. Replace any damaged or
worn parts immediately. If you suspect a hose
leak,
DO NOT
use your hand to locate it. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood.
a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow
before engaging the snowblower.
b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate
freely.
c) Start the tractor engine.
d) Before engaging the snowblower drive, always
have the engine running at medium R.P.M.
e) Operate the snowblower at maximum engine
R.P.M.
f) Always use the accessory in the Float mode.
Push the tractor
’
s hydraulic joystick to Float
position.
IMPORTANT: USE FULL ENGINE R.P.M. WHEN
REMOVING WET OR STICKY SNOW. LOW R.P.M.
WILL TEND TO PLUG THE CHUTE.
CONTROLS
CHUTE ROTATION
Use the tractor
’
s hydraulic joystick to turn the chute from
one side to the other.
If the chute does not turn in the desired direction, switch
the hydraulic hoses on the tractor.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
Set the angle of the deflector according to the distance
the snow must be thrown and to prevent property
damage. To change the deflector angle, loosen the two
deflector knobs & adjust the deflector to the appropriate
angle and retighten the two knobs securely.
SNOW REMOVAL
When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as
a dozer blade to push snow. Allow snowblower to
ingest snow at its own speed. If the speed of your
tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become
overloaded and plug. For best results, raise the
snowblower and remove a top layer of snow. A
second pass with the snowblower will remove the
remaining snow.
WARNING
Read the tractor Owner
’
s Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper
use of the attachment. Know how to stop the
attachment & disengage the controls quickly
.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Lower the snowblower when the vehicle is
parked.
Temperature changes could change the hydraulic
pressure, causing the snowblower to drop
unexpectedly,
damaging
the
hydraulic
components. Failure to do this could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Never leave the driver seat without disengaging
the snowblower, stopping the engine, applying
the parking brakes and removing the ignition
key.
Never operate on slopes of more than 10%.
WARNING
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowblowers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
-
Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or
fan of snow while the tractor's engine is running.
-
Disengage snowblower.
-
Lower snowblower to the ground and set
parking brake.
-
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF & REMOVE KEY!
-
Wait 10 seconds to be sure that all moving parts
such as the impeller blades have stopped
moving.
-
Do not use hand to unplug chute use a clean out
tool of at least
36’’
(1m) length.
IMPORTANT:
*It is the user / or the person who does the installa-
tion
’
s responsibility to install the hoses in such a
manner that they do not come into contact with any
mobile elements of the vehicle (the wheels or the
subframe), sharp edge, hot surface in all operating
conditions if not, this could lead to damages.
