surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
After Operation Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface; shut off
the engine, remove the key, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, repairing, cleaning, or storing
the machine.
•
Only disconnect the machine from the traction unit
while on a level surface.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Adjusting the Blower
Nozzle Height
The blower nozzle can be operated at a height range
from 114 to 216 mm (4.5 to 8.5 inches). To adjust
the blower nozzle height, position the castor wheel
axles in the upper or lower holes of the castor forks
and add or remove an equal number of spacers from
the castor forks.
1.
Start the engine and raise the blower off the floor
so the castor wheels can be changed.
2.
Stop the engine and remove the key after the
blower is raised.
3.
Position the castor wheel axles in the same
holes in both castor forks (
).
Note:
Use the lower castor fork axle mounting
holes to attain higher blower nozzle height.
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1.
Tensioning cap
4.
Axle mounting holes
2.
Spacers
5.
Castor Wheel
3.
Shims
4.
Remove the tensioning cap from the spindle
shaft (
) and slide the spindle out of the
castor arm.
5.
Put the 2 shims (1/8 inch) onto the spindle shaft
as they were originally installed.
Note:
These shims are required to achieve a
level across the entire width of the blower.
6.
Slide the appropriate number of 1/2 inch spacers
onto the spindle shaft to get the desired height;
then slide the washer onto the shaft.
7.
Push the castor spindle through the castor arm.
8.
Install the shims (as they were originally
installed) and the remaining spacers onto the
spindle shaft.
9.
Install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly.
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