Operation - 14
GENERAL OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
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 bucket. Look for loose or
missing hardware, damaged components, or
signs of wear.
3.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, and
fuel lines to ensure tight, leak free connections.
4. 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.
5. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching
1. Align the power unit squarely with the snow
bucket. Lower the power unit hitch until the hitch
tabs are below the top plate (A) on the snow
bucket hitch frame.
2.
A
B
B
Drive forward slowly until the power unit hitch
tabs are aligned with the hitch point slots (B) in
the snow bucket hitch frame. Raise the power
unit hitch to engage the tabs in the hitch point
slots. Continue to raise the hitch until the snow
bucket is lifted off the ground.
3.
Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
power unit engine.
4. Rotate the attachment latch handle* forward to
the latched position. Make sure the latch tabs
are engaged in the lower latch plates and the
latch handle lock is engaged to prevent acciden-
tal disengagement of the latch handle.
5. Wipe hose ends clean, and connect to the
power unit’s hydraulic quick couplers. Connect
the hoses and quick couplers so the red indica-
tors are paired together and the yellow indica-
tors are paired together.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.*
2. Lower the snow bucket to the ground and rotate
the bucket until the bottom of the bucket is rest-
ing evenly on the ground.
3.
Shut off power unit engine.
4. Move the hydraulic control lever left and right
to release pressure from the auxiliary hydraulic
circuit, disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers
from the power unit and store the hose ends in
the hitch frame holes on the snow bucket.
5. Disengage the latch handle lock* and rotate the
attachment latch handle* back to unlatch from
the lower latch plates on the snow bucket.
6. Restart power unit and lower the power unit
hitch to clear the top plate on the snow bucket
while slowly back away from the snow bucket.
Operating Procedure
Before operation, perform daily inspection.
Lower the front hitch and rotate the bucket to posi-
tion the cutting edge at the desired level.
Drive forward slowly into the snow. Do not use high
speed to ram a pile of snow.
WARNING
Drive slowly when running the bucket into snow
and ice.
Never drive at speeds that would cause injury to the
operator or damage to the machine if the bucket
would catch on a hidden object buried in the snow.
Continue to fill the bucket by driving forward slowly
while beginning to raise the bucket. To complete the
fill, roll the bucket back and raise the bucket.
If your forward motion stalls while attempting to take
a large scoop, stop or slightly reverse the power unit
to reduce penetration force on the bucket, then take
a smaller scoop of snow.
While hauling the load to another location, use
speeds that are safe for the operating conditions.
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
