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DISMOUNTING & STORAGE
ATTENTION:
Always install the protective covers on
the ends of the hydraulic hoses when the are
disconnected. This is to prevent any pollutants from
entering the vehicle's accessory
’
s hydraulic system.
ATTENTION:
Clean up all oil spills to prevent
accidents.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated
area.
Disengage the P.T. O.
Apply parking brake.
Wait until all moving parts have stopped before
leaving the driver
’
s seat.
Use wheel chocks.
Lift the accessory and stop the engine
SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING
1) Unplug the hydraulic hoses for the chute rotation and
wrap them around the snowblower chute.
2) Remove the half drive line from the shaft.
IMPORTANT:
If this step is not done, it will cause
damages to parts of the drive mechanism or to the
subframe.
3) Lower the parking stand.
4) Remove the pins (item 1) and put them in the
holes (item 2) on the upper lift arm and secure
them in place with the lynch pins (item 3).
5) Lower the accessory.
SUBFRAME DISMOUNTING
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated
area.
Disengage the P.T. O.
Apply parking brake.
Wait until all moving parts have stopped before
leaving the driver
’
s seat.
Use wheel chocks.
Lift the accessory and stop the engine.
The next step requires the vehicle
’
s hydraulic system.
Be aware that the vehicle is still running.
IMPORTANT:
When there is an accessory installed
on the vehicle, it is not recommended to use this
method if there is not enough ground clearance to
slide the subframe from underneath the vehicle.
Subframe with snowblower:
1) Unplug the hydraulic hoses for the chute rotation and
wrap them around the snowblower chute.
2) Raise the snowblower.
3) Remove the rear pin that unites the rear subframe to
the rear hitch.
4) Lower the snowblower.
ATTENTION:
the rear part of the subframe will lower
to the ground.
5) Remove the drive shaft from the mid PTO.
NOTE:
This step is important to avoid damages to
the drive mechanism or to the vehicle.
6) Remove the rear hitch (optional).
7) Remove the front pin from the subframe.
8) Activate the hydraulic cylinder to lower the front
part of the subframe.
9) Unplug the hydraulic hoses for the lift mechanism
and remove from their supports.
10) Back up with the vehicle to free the subframe.
Subframe without snowblower:
1. Remove the rear pin that unites the rear subframe
to the rear hitch.
2. Put a block of wood under the lift arms.
3. Lower the lift arms on the block of wood.
4. Remove the front pin from the front hitch support.
6. Activate the hydraulic cylinder to lower the front
part of the subframe.
7. Unplug the hydraulic hoses for the lift mechanism
and remove from their supports.
8. Back up with the vehicle to free the subframe.
END OF SEASON STORAGE
a) Clean snowblower and subframe thoroughly and
repaint all parts from which paint has worn.
b) List the replacement parts that will be needed for
the next season.
c) Store the snowblower and the subframe in a dry
place.
d) Follow the instructions in the Lubrication section.
