Operation - 16
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the snow blower. Look for loose or missing
hardware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, and fuel
lines to ensure tight, leak free connections. Inspect
drive belts. Belts should be in good condition.
3. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
4. Inspect the cutting edge and skid shoes for wear
and service as required.
5. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the snow blower. Align the lift arms of
the power unit with the snow blower hitch arms
by raising or lowering the front hitch and com-
plete the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the attachment
hitch lock*.
3. Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
power unit engine.
4. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.
5. Engage the PTO belt tension spring (A) on the
snow blower.
A
6. Wipe hose
ends clean,
and connect
to the power
unit’s hydraulic
quick couplers.
7. Connect
electric plug (if
equipped).
8. Raise the snow blower to the highest position,
then shut off power unit engine.
9. LE3100/LE3200/LH3400: Set the weight trans-
fer system* to high (maximum weight transfer).
NOTE: If your LE3100 is not equipped with
weight transfer, kit # 70.3014 must be ordered
and installed.
LT3000: Requires the use of kit # 70.3023 to
operate the LX423 snow blower. Block up the
snow blower securely to prevent it from lower-
ing. Insert the spring hook through the hole in
the upper spring mounting bracket (B) and slip
the other spring hook over the spring anchor
lever (C) on the snow blower. Rotate the spring
anchor lever down until the hole is aligned with
one of the holes on the main frame. The lowest
hole is recommended. Insert the ball pin (D) to
secure.
B
C
D
Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake*.
2. Raise the snow blower to the highest position,
then shut off power unit engine.
3. LE3100/LE3200/LH3400: Disengage the weight
transfer system*.
LT3000: Block up the snow blower securely to
prevent it from lowering. Hold down the spring
anchor lever and remove the ball pin. Slowly
rotate the spring anchor lever up. Remove
springs and store with snow blower.
4. Lower the snow blower to the ground.
5. Disengage the PTO belt tension spring.
6. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive
pulley of the power unit.
7. Move the secondary S.D.L.A. lever* left and right
* Refer to power unit owner’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
GENERAL OPERATION