MK Martin Meteor 120, Operator'S Manual

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Operating the Meteor® Snowblower
This blower is on the back of the tractor facing toward the rear. While blowing snow the
tractor has to be backed into the snow.
Stay in the seat of the tractor all the time that the blower is running.
Make sure the area is clear of people while blowing snow.
Do not direct discharged snow toward people, cars or buildings as stones or bits of
ice can go a long distance.
When you get to the place that you want to clear snow, lower the blower to the ground and
turn the chute to discharge the snow in the direction you want the snow to go. Engage the
PTO and slowly bring the blower up to operating speed. After the blower is running use
reverse gear and start backing up. The chute can be rotated from the tractor seat while
blowing snow.
If your drive is paved then you may need to lengthen the top 3PH link to tilt the blower
ahead so it will scrape the hard surface better.
If your drive is gravel then you may want to shorten the top 3PH link to tilt the blower back
so it will not dig into the loose gravel. In colder climates where the bare ground is frozen
during most of the winter the blower can be adjusted to scrape the snow off the frozen drive
after freeze-up.
In areas where the gravel is not frozen most of the time we have skid shoes available to
bolt on the end plates to raise the blower a few inches above the gravel.
This blower is designed to blow snow, but will blow loose gravel if care is not taken.
After the job is finished: Disengage the PTO to stop the blower before driving
away or getting off the tractor.
The auger is protected with a safety shear bolt that will shear off if the auger becomes
jammed. The fan is also protected with a shear bolt in the PTO shaft universal joint if the
fan becomes jammed.
When replacing the shear bolts STOP the engine before attempting to replace
them!
The hydraulic hood turner couples into the tractor hydraulic remotes. This will allow you to
rotate the hood without reaching back to the blower especially if you have a cab on your
tractor
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