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Operation
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
When the snowthrower is attached to the
tractor, without additional weight, the
tractor may become unstable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Loss of traction and stability may cause
loss of tractor control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
NEVER operate the tractor equipped with
the snowthrower, unless rear weights are
installed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Rotating auger can cut off fingers, hands or
other body parts and throw objects.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with rotating auger and thrown
debris can cause severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Stay away from the discharge and auger
openings while operating the snowthrower.
•
Keep your hands, feet, and any other part
of your body or clothing away from
concealed, moving or rotating parts.
•
Use a stick, not your hand, to remove
obstructions from the discharge chute or
auger housing.
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower and before
unclogging the discharge chute, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Move the power take off (PTO) to
“OFF” and rotate the ignition key to
“OFF.” Remove the key.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take–off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages power to the electric clutch.
If the ignition key is in the RUN or LIGHTS position
and the power take off (PTO) is engaged, the PTO
indicator light will be on. When this light is on, it is a
reminder: the implement is being powered and the
starter will not crank while the PTO is engaged.
Always turn off the PTO before getting off the seat.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1.
Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2.
Move the throttle lever to FAST.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, always
use full throttle when the power take off
(PTO) switch is ON.
3.
Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to ON (Fig.
33).
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Figure 33
1.
Push (off-disengaged)
2.
Pull (on-engaged)
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1.
Push the power take off (PTO) switch to OFF.
