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DISMOUNTING & STORAGE
Lower the parking stand then remove the snowblower
from the 3 point hitch.
ATTENTION:
Always install the protective covers on
the ends of the hydraulic hoses when they are
disconnected. This is to prevent any pollutants from
entering the vehicle's accessory’s hydraulic system.
ATTENTION:
Clean up all oil spills to prevent
accidents.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated
area.
Disengage the P.T. O.
Lower the accessory and stop the engine
Apply parking brake.
Wait until all moving parts have stopped before
leaving the driver’s seat.
Use wheel chocks.
SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING
END OF SEASON STORAGE
a) Clean thoroughly and repaint all parts from which
paint has worn.
b) List the replacement parts that will be needed for
the next season.
c) Store the components in a dry place.
d) Follow the instructions in the Lubrication section.
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO
shaft before servicing the snowblower. The PTO can
be engaged if tractor is started causing damage to
the snowblower, injury or death
Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the cutter and moving parts.
Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck
and then wash surface thoroughly with a garden
hose. A coating of oil may also be applied to the
lower deck area to minimize oxidation.
Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace
if necessary. See “Cutter Blade Maintenance”
section.
Inspect cutter for loose, damaged, or worn parts
and adjust or replace as needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust.
Replace all damaged or missing decals.
Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication” section.
Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place.
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make
for a longer cutter life.
When disconnecting tractor from cutter:
a)Follow
reversed
procedure
using
same
WARNING!
:
Step 3 “Driveline installation” section.
Step 2 “Hook up on tractor” section.
b)Reinstall hitch pins, linchpins, and hair pin cotters in
cutter hitch for safe keeping.
c)Collapse and place driveline on storage bracket.
