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OPERATION
WARNING
Read the vehicle's owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper use of
the attachment. Know how to stop the unit &
disengage the controls quickly.
WARNING
To prevent injuries and for more traction when using
the snowblower:
-Do not drive faster than 3 km/hr (2 m/hr) with
snowblower on the ground.
-Do not drive faster than 10 km/hr (6 m/hr) with the
snowblower in raised position.
-Always disengage the electromagnetic clutch when
the snowblower is in the raised position.
-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10%.
-Vehicle manufacturer approved tire chains are
required.
-Maximum drawbar pull provided for at the hitch
ball coupling: 3560N (800 lbs)
-Maximum vertical load provided for on the hitch
ball coupling: 360N (80 lbs).
-Ear muffs and safety glasses are recommended.
SNOWBLOWER OPERATION
1. Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow;
2. Make sure the auger and impeller operate freely.
3. Make sure the electromagnetic clutch is deactivated and
the kill switch is disengaged.
4. Start the snowblower engine
5. Before activating the electromagnetic clutch, the
snowblower engine must run at maximum R.P.M.
6. Operate the snowblower safely.
IMPORTANT: Use full engine r.p.m. when removing
wet, sticky snow. low r.p.m. power will tend to plug the
chute.
WARNING
Never touch with your hands or feet the snowblower’s
fan, auger or the chute because this is the most
frequent cause of accidents associated with
snowblowers.
DANGER
Never let the snowblower motor run without all
guards in place.
LIFTING AND LOWERING THE
SNOWBLOWER
Use the winch control switch to raise and lower the
snowblower.
IMPORTANT: To extend the lifespan of the subframe,
immediately release the switch when the accessory hits the
stopper in the raised position.
WARNING
To prevent accidents :
-Always use the snowblower in well lighted areas.
-It is essential to install and use a light on the front of
the snowblower for night use or in shadowy
conditions.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Start the engine, engage and disengage the clutch to
be sure it functions normally. Make sure the
emergency switch is working perfectly. Make sure all
the controls are working well.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
See the ’’Installation of the control box’’ section for the
identification of the electrical controls of the snowblower.
BURNISHING PROCEDURE
The burnishing procedure must be performed before the
first utilisation of the snowblower and after a prolonged
period of inactivity. Burnishing the engaging system will
ensure proper performance and will help avoid damages.
1. Make sure the fan and the augers are free of any ob-
struction. Start the motor.
2. Engage electric clutch.
3. Disengage electric clutch and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
4. Repeat procedure (steps 2 & 3) 10 times.
ENGINE OPERATION
Operate the engine according to the instructions in the
engine’s owner’s manual.