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OPERATION
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow
before engaging the snowblower.
b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate
freely.
c) Start the tractor engine.
d) Before engaging the snowblower drive, always
have the engine running at medium R.P.M.
e) When removing snow, do not use the snowblower
as a dozer blade to push snow. Allow snowblower
to ingest snow at its own speed. If the speed of
your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may
become overloaded and plug.
IMPORTANT: USE FULL ENGINE R.P.M. WHEN
REMOVING WET OR STICKY SNOW. LOW R.P.M.
WILL TEND TO PLUG THE CHUTE.
WARNING
Read the tractor Owner’s Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper
use of the attachment. Know how to stop the
attachment quickly.
CONTROLS
CHUTE ROTATION
The chute rotation handle is located to the left of
steering wheel. Turning the handle in a clockwise
direction, the discharge chute will turn in a clockwise
direction or vice versa.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
Set the angle of the deflector according to the distance
the snow must be thrown. To change the deflector
angle, loosen the two deflector knobs & adjust the
deflector to the appropriate angle.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES AND FOR MORE
TRACTION WHEN USING AN ATTACHMENT:
-Rear counterweight of 100 lbs. minimum is
required to counterbalance the attachment’s
weight.
-Manufacturer approved tire chains are required.
-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10°.
-When dismounting the attachment remove rear
counterweights.
-Ear muffs and safety glasses are recommended.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE
CHUTE:
WARNING
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowblowers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
-Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or
fan of snow while the snowblower's engine is
running.
-Disengage snowblower.
-Lower snowblower to the ground and set
parking brake.
-SHUT THE ENGINE OFF & REMOVE KEY!
-Wait 10 seconds to be sure that all moving parts
such as the impeller blades have stopped
moving.
-Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) and keep
wire away to prevent accidental starting.
-Always use the clean-out tool (chute shovel)
supplied with this snowblower, NOT YOUR
HANDS
VERIFY SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT:
LEVEL PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow
3/16" to 1/4" or 5mm to 7mm clearance (A) between
cutting edge and surface.
UNEVEN OR GRAVEL SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes
to allow 1/2" to 5/8" or 13mm to 16mm clearance (A)
between cutting edge and surface.
VERIFY TIRE PRESSURE:
Tire pressure must be even on both sides of tractor
according to the owner’s manual of the vehicle.
Adjust skid shoes