Operating
Before Operating Snow Blower
· Learn all controls and how they work. Read your Machine's Operator Manual, if necessary.
· Make operating adjustments as necessary.
Daily Operating Checklist
o Check snow blower for loose fasteners.
Controls and Adjustment Levers
Picture Note: Mechanical PTO Tractor
B - Snow Deflector Control Handle
Picture Note: Electric PTO Tractor
B - Snow Deflector Control Handle
Snowblowing Tips
Install tire chains and rear weights on machine.
Adjust skid shoes before clearing snow.
Operate snow blower at full throttle.
Operate snow blower at safe, slow travel speed.
· When throwing snow close to buildings or trees.
Always transport with snow blower in raised position and PTO disengaged.
Throw snow downwind, if possible.
· Stop snow blower immediately.
· Fix damage before using snow blower again.
Before cleaning or unplugging snow blower:
· Wait for all moving parts to stop.
· Lower snow blower to ground.
Raising and Lowering Snow Blower
To raise snowblower: Pull lift handle (A) all the way back.
To lower snowblower: Squeeze lift handle trigger (B) and push lift handle all the way forward.
Adjusting Chute
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit. Change the discharge direction to avoid bystanders, buildings, and automobiles.
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The snowblower has a discharge radius of 180 degrees.
Turn chute control rod (A) to right to direct snow to right side of tractor and to left for opposite effect.
Adjusting Spout
The distance snow will be discharged can be adjusted by moving snow deflector (A).
To increase distance snow is discharged, pull back on snow deflector control handle (B).
Adjusting Lift Height
2. Lower snow blower to ground.
3. Loosen jam nut (A) and turn lift height adjustment nut (B):
· Right to increase lift height
· Left to decrease lift height
4. Repeat procedure for left side.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not raise snow blower until left and right sides are adjusted equally. Raising snow blower before both sides are adjusted equally may cause snow blower frame to bend. |
5. Raise snow blower and check lift height.
Adjusting Skid Shoes
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Both scraper and skid shoes are subject to wear and are designed for easy replacement. Replace before wear is excessive to prevent damage to auger housing or snow auger. |
The skid shoe mounted on each side of auger housing adjusts distance scraper blade is raised above ground.
· When removing snow from an uneven surface or a gravel driveway, raise scraper as high above surface as possible. This will help prevent possible damage to snow auger and help prevent stones from being thrown with snow.
· On blacktop or concrete, keep scraper as close to scraping surface as possible.
NOTE: Make sure both skid shoes are adjusted to keep scraper even with scraping surface.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Gravel Driveways or Uneven Surfaces
2. Place wood blocks under both ends of scraper.
3. Lower snow blower scraper onto blocks.
4. Loosen six nuts (A) on inside of auger housing which secure skid shoes.
5. Allow skid shoes to drop to ground level.
6. Tighten six nuts securing skid shoes.
7. Lower snow blower to ground.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Concrete or Even Surfaces
2. Loosen six nuts (A) on inside of auger housing which secure skid shoes.
3. Lower snow blower to ground.
4. Tighten six nuts to secure skid shoes.
Unplugging Discharge Chute
If snowblower becomes plugged with snow or jammed due to hitting an obstruction, proceed as follows:
Picture Note: Mechanical PTO Tractor
· Mechanical PTO tractor: Pull back on PTO lever (A).
Picture Note: Electric PTO Tractor
· Electric PTO tractor: Push down on PTO switch (D).
7. Lower snowblower to ground.
9. Use a wooden stick to push snow back down into auger housing.
Operating Snow Blower
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Thrown objects can be dangerous. Before operating the attachment:
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3. Move throttle lever to fast position.
· Mechanical PTO machine: Push forward on PTO lever.
· Electric PTO machine: Pull up on PTO switch.
5. Lower snow blower to ground.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate machine at high speeds when operating the snow blower.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! For best snow blower and engine performance, operate engine at full throttle when blowing snow. |
6. Select lowest machine ground speed at machine full throttle and engage machine ground drive.
Stopping Machine and Snow Blower
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully.
2. Put transmission in N (neutral).
· Mechanical PTO machine: Pull back on PTO lever (A).
· Electric PTO machine: Push down on PTO switch (D).
4. Lower snow blower to ground.
Transporting
1. Drive machine and snow blower onto heavy-duty trailer.
2. Lower snow blower to trailer deck.
5. Fasten machine and snow blower to deck with straps, chains, or cables.