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4.
Check oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
5.
Lubricate all grease points.
B. After operating for 5 to 10 hours:
1.
Repeat items 1 through 4 of Section A.
2.
Then go to normal Owner Service Section,
page 17.
OPERATION
Each operator should review this section of the manual
at the start of the season and as often as required to be
familiar with the machine. When using, follow this pro-
cedure:
1.
Review and follow the "Pre-Operation Check List,"
page 16.
2.
Review "Attaching Snowblower to Tractor" section,
page 12.
3.
Before going to the work site, review "Transporting"
section, page 15.
4.
Position snowblower in a level area and lower into
working position.
5.
Starting Snowblower:
■
Be sure area is clear of all bystanders.
■
Run engine at low idle.
■
Slowly engage PTO control to start machine.
■
Slowly bring engine to rated PTO speed. Never
exceed rated speed
6.
Stopping Machine:
■
Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
■
Wait until PTO drive and snowblower have
slowed to low engine idle speed before disengag-
ing PTO drive.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
7.
Do not operate with bystanders in area. The
machine can pick up stones, sticks, wire and other
debris and throw it out with enough force to cause
severe injury or death to bystanders. Shut down
machine and wait for moving parts to stop before
approaching machine.
8.
Ground Speed: Travel speed can vary between 1.5
and 8 mph depending on material and terrain con-
ditions. It is the responsibility of the operator to
note the condition of the job being done and set the
speed to obtain proper feeding rate and maintain
safe control of machine.
9.
The PTO driveline may be equipped with a shear
bolt, Figure 7, that protects drive system compo-
nents from shock loads if machine strikes an
obstruction. See parts section for bolt size and
grade.
10.
The PTO driveline may also be equipped with a
mechanical clutch that protects drive system com-
ponents from shock loads. If the clutch is tripped, it
will make a ratcheting sound. Pull forward and
reduce engine speed. When the clutch and tractor
match speed, the clutch will reengage (stop ratch-
eting). Throttle back up to PTO speed and continue
operation.
Figure 8
. Shear Bolts
11.
Operating Requirements:
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
A.
Know where you are operating. Remove all
unwanted trash and debris before starting. It can
wrap around auger or be thrown out of machine
during operation.
B.
Keep auger and fan in good condition. Do not
operate with a damaged fan or auger.
C.
Do not allow the auger to hit and scalp ground
during operation. Hitting ground will pick up soil or
rocks that can be thrown out of machine.
D.
To change direction of snow discharge, rotate
the discharge chute. It will rotate 200°. It will not
rotate a full 360°.
WARNING
WARNING
(Rev. 3/15/2015)