Teamco SNOWBLAST 9600A, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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600A 04/0
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Operation Section 4-8
OPERA
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5.1 Connecting the Snow Blower to the Tractor
1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the snow blower.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the snow blower with the 3-point lift arms
positioned between the respective set of snow blower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift arms
positioned between the respective set of snow blower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct
settings when attaching 3-point equipment.
4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the
lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the snow blowers top link. Insert the
top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks or sway blocks to prevent the snow blowers from swaying
side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
Never run the Power Unit engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The
exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health.
(SPU-23)
Start the Power Unit only when properly seated in the Power Unit seat. Starting
a Power Unit in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Power Unit
Operator’s Manual for proper starting instructions.
(SPU-19)
5. CONNECTING THE SNOW BLOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Use extreme caution when connecting the
snowblower to the tractor
. The
snowblower
should be securely
resting at ground level or on blocks. Keep hands and feet out from under the
snowblower
and clear of pinch
points betweenthe snow blower and tractor. OPS-SB-0003
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)
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