OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Operation - 14
Blade Trip Control
The blade trip control allows the blade to be locked
to the frame with a pin or unlocked which allows the
blade to trip when the blade hits an immovable object.
Unlocked
Locked
The unlocked position helps prevent sudden stops
caused when contact is made with sidewalk joints,
rocks, or other immovable objects. The unlocked
position should always be used for snow removal.
The pin can be installed in the outer hole to lock the
blade trip mechanism. This position should only be
used for digging or scraping at very slow speeds.
The blade will not trip with the pin in the locked
position. Power units with 2 speed transaxles
must be operated in low range. The machine
must be operated at very slow speed to prevent
personal injury or damage to the machine if an
immovable object is struck.
Blade Angle
The secondary S.D.L.A. lever* on the power unit
controls the angle of the blade. The blade can be
angled up to 30 degrees to the right or left.
When blade is being angled, pinch points are
created at the trailing edge of the blade. Make
sure there are no people or objects present
between the blade and the power unit.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
