Teamco SNOWBLAST 9600A, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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600A 04/0
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Operation Section 4-5
OPERA
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2.4 3-Point Hitch
The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift the
Snow Blower.
The Snow Blower can attach to tractor’s with a 3-
point hitch frame. The Snow Blower is easily
adaptable to all standard Category 2 and 3 hitch
arrangements. Refer to the parts manual of the
Snow Blower to get more details of which pins
and bushings you will need for your tractor. Refer
to the operator’s manual for the category of the
tractor used. If the hitch does not conform to
ASAE dimensions, the implement may not fit or
raise properly. Consult an authorized dealer for
possible modification procedures to mount
nonconforming hitches. Use the correct hitch
pins for the hitch being used.
OPS-SB-0001
2.5 Power Take Off (PTO)
The implement is designed to operate at a PTO speed of 1000 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 540, or a
combination of 540 and 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The operating speed of the implement and tractor can be
determined by the number of splines on the driveline yoke and PTO output shaft. Those operating at 540
RPM will have a 1-3/8” diameter 6-spline shaft and those operating at 1000 RPM will have a 1-3/8” 21-spline
shaft or a 1-3/4” 20 spline shaft.
Refer to the tractor owner’s manual for instructions to change PTO speeds
on models that operate at more than one speed.
If operating an older model tractor where the tractor’s transmission and PTO utilize one master clutch, an
over-running clutch must be used between the PTO output shaft and the driveline of the implement. An
authorized tractor dealer can provide the over-running clutch and its installation if needed.
OPS-SB-0002
DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor
PTO. Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Implement resulting in
excessive vibration, thrown objects, and blade and implement failure. Adapter use will also
change the working length of the driveline exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious
bodily injury and/or equipment failure can result from using a PTO adapter. Consult an
authorized dealer for assistance if the Implement driveline does not match the Tractor PTO.
(S3PT-14)
Never operate the Tractor and
Snowblower
if the Implement input driveline is directly
connected to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially
increased by the momentum of the rotating
fans
driving the Tractor transmission even
though the Tractor clutch has been disengaged. Install an over running clutch between the
Tractor PTO and
snowblower
driveline to prevent this potentially dangerous situation.
(S3PT-16)
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