Operation
Operation Safety
•
The machine exceeds noise levels of 85 dB(A) at
the operator’s position. Use hearing protection
for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of
permanent hearing damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including eye protection;
long pants; substantial, slip-resistant footwear;
and hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do
not wear loose clothing or loose jewelry.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the
machine is operating. Keep all bystanders
away from the nozzle opening and do not direct
discharge toward bystanders.
•
When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or
near the operating area, stop operation. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,
or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume operation until the
area is cleared of people and pets.
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
movement to stop, and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing it.
Operating the Blower
Important:
Do not operate the blower without the
heat shield installed on the machine.
To operate the blower, start the engine, move the
motion-control levers to the center, unlocked position,
move the throttle lever between half and full throttle,
and engage the PTO (
).
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Use the right switch for the low flow kit to rotate the
nozzle to the desired direction (
), and use
the throttle lever to adjust the blower speed.
Note:
If you would like to change the direction the
nozzle rotates when you move the switch a particular
direction, remove the quick-disconnect couplings from
the Low-Flow Hydraulics Kit hoses and install them on
the opposite hoses.
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Figure 20
1.
Not used with this kit
2.
Rotate the blower nozzle.
Ensure to clean debris from the machine regularly.
WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and
could cause injury or loss of footing.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when
the machine is operating.
•
Keep bystanders away from the nozzle
opening when the machine is operating.
Using the Kickstand
Lowering the Blower
1.
Rotate the blower nozzle so that it points
upward.
2.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the
N
EUTRAL
-L
OCK
position, and engage the parking
brake.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4.
Pull out the kickstand locking pins on both sides
of the machine, rotate them 90 degrees so that
they are disengaged, and rotate the kickstand
away from the machine (
). Engage the
pins and ensure that they snap into position.
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