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OPERATION
SDX-102 05/19 Operation Section 4-29
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When implement is ready to snow blow do not use the snow blower to PUSH SNOW! Let the machine work its
way through deep drifts and hard packed snow. For best results keep the snow blower fan running at rated
PTO speed. If the tractor engine starts to labour, gear down.
Do not continuously operate the snow blower in transport position, as this will shorten the life of the universal
joints.
Tractor chains and weighted tires will increase traction and improve performance especially in icy conditions.
The discharge chute should not plug during normal operation. However, if fan RPM is allowed to drop
drastically in wet, sticky conditions, or if a shear bolt breaks in the fan the chute may plug. If the chute should
plug, try raising the snow blower to transport position and the dropping it suddenly, if this fails to clear
blockage, the chute will have to be manually cleared. To prevent blockage, when the RPM drops, rotate the
drum to eject the snow through the side of the plow. This will empty the drum, and the chute will not plug as
easily.
Do not allow snow or ice to build up around the chute rotation mechanism as this may cause
damage to snow blower chute or the chute rotator mechanism.
When operating the snow blower, occasionally rotate the chute left then right to clear the front housing of snow.
Snow Blowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing
objects for great distances (200 feet or more). Do not allow the
snow stream to fall on passersby. Ice, debris and heavy snow
thrown from the snow blower can cause serious injury or death.
(SSB-7)
STOP SNOW BLOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 200 FEET.
Use extreme care when transporting the snow blower on public highways and roads. The combination of
snow blower and the tractor is longer in length. The implement is also wider than the tractor. Allow ample
clearance when transporting the tractor and implement to insure that they do not contact any bystanders,
signs, road structures, or other vehicles.
Never raise the implement entirely while the auger
is turning. If the implement must be raised higher
than 12” from ground level, disengage the tractor
PTO and wait for all implement rotation to come to a
complete stop before proceeding to raise the
implement. If implement is raised to high while the
unit is running there is a possibility of damaging the
driveline.
Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls only while properly seated in the Tractor seat
with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent movement of the Tractor or
Implement may cause serious injury or death.
(SG-29)