Walker DB6660, Owner'S Manual

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Operating Instructions
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When operating on a slope, reduce speed and
use caution to start, stop, and maneuver. Avoid
sharp turns or sudden changes in direction.
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When blowing through deep snow drifts, let the
snowblower work its way through the drifts. For best
results, raise the snowblower and remove a top lay-
er of snow, then pass through the area a second
time to remove the remaining snow.
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When snowblowing, operate the engine at or near
full throttle for the best snowblowing action. The
engine is designed to be operated at full speed.
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Use optional tire chains or optional all-terrain tires
to improve traction.
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Disengage the PTO clutch to stop the snowblow-
er when driving the machine but not blowing snow.
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Avoid damage to property and extra snowblowing
work by carefully choosing the direction to move
the snow. Orient the blower away from people and
property due to the possibility of thrown objects.
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To momentarily increase traction in case the drive
wheels are slipping, use the lift switch to raise the
snowblower slightly and transfer extra weight on the
drive wheels.
Removing Snow
A definite operating pattern is required to thoroughly
clean snow from an area. Each pattern described
below clears all the snow in one pass (of the pattern)
and prevents throwing snow in unwanted places.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the snowblower as a
dozer blade to push snow. Let the snowblower work
its way through deep snow. If the tractor is driven
forward into snow too fast, the snowblower may
become overloaded and clog.
Use the following pattern where snow can be thrown
only to one side. Start on the side farthest from
where the snow will be thrown. At the end of the
first pass, rotate the blower spout 180 degrees for
the return pass. At the end of each following pass,
rotate the spout 180 degrees to keep throwing snow
in the same direction.
Throw Snow to One Side
Use the following pattern where snow can be thrown
to both sides. Start in the middle with the blower
spout directed to either the right or left. Drive
from one end to the other in an outward spiral,
without changing the position of the blower
spout to throw snow to both sides.
Throw Snow to Both Sides
Clogging Checklist
In case of clogging, the snow throwing action will de-
crease and finally stop. When this occurs, disen-
gage the PTO clutch, stop the engine, disconnect
the fuel solenoid wire [diesel engines] or spark plug
wire(s) [gasoline engines], and remove the ignition
key. Make sure all movement has stopped be-
fore attempting to unclog.
DANGER
DO NOT blow snow with bystanders in the
area (especially children or pets).