Teamco SNOWBLAST 9600A, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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600A 04/0
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Operation Section 4-22
OPERA
T
ION
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Snow Blower.
REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in deep snow where vision is reduced. The
fan blades of this Snow Blower can throw objects for great distances Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or
passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area.
Stop Snow Blowing if anyone is within 200 feet of Snow Blower.
(SSB-11)
Be sure you have adequate knowledge of the property you will be working on. Take time to
make yourself aware of any area underground lines or cables. Contact with buried lines
or cable could result in
serious injury or death .
(STL-1)
9.2 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
Before engaging the PTO, make certain that the area is clear of bystanders and passersby. Set the tractor
engine speed at approximately 1,000 RPM before engaging the PTO. Shift the PTO control to the ON position,
and slowly increase the engine speed until the PTO is operating at the rated speed. If you here unusual noises
or feel abnormal vibrations, disengage the PTO immediately. Inspect the snow blower to determine the cause
of the noise or vibration and repair the abnormality.
OPS-SB-0017
Do not put hands or feet
into snowblower housing
.
Fan
Contact can result
in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped
and the decks are securely blocked up.
(STL-3)
Make sure the PTO shield, integral driveline shields, and input shields
are installed when using PTO-driven equipment. Always replace any
shield if it is damaged or missing.
(S3PT-8)
9.3 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
Ground speed for snow blower will depend upon the condition of the area to be snow blown. Travel at speeds
that will let the blower efficiently handle the load. Do not move the blower at speeds that will push the snow.
Operate the implement at its full rated PTO speed to maintain speed for snowblower operation. Refer to the
tractor operator’s implement or the tractor instrument panel for the engine speed and gear to provide the
required PTO and desired ground speed. Make sure that the snow blower is operating at its full rated speed,
increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission speed and not by the engine speed. The operator may be
required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and range which
provides the most ideal performance from the snow blower and most efficient tractor operation. As the
severity of
blowing
conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased by selecting a lower gear to
maintain the proper operating speed. OPS-SB-0018
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