Removing and Storing Attachment

Removing Snow Blade

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachment can lower rapidly. Keep bystanders, especially children, away from attachment when raising and lowering.

NOTE: Store all spring locking pins and clevis pins with snow blade assembly for storage.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Put blocks of wood under blade.

3. Lower blade onto blocks.

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4. Remove spring locking pins (A) from ends of blade pivot rod (B).

5. Remove blade pivot rod from lift handle tube (C) and blade pivot shaft (D).

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6. Remove spring locking pin and washer (E) from lift link pin in pivot support bracket (F).

7. Remove lift handle rod (G) from push channel assembly (H).

8. Remove spring locking pin (I).

9. Remove channel pivot pin (J) and washer (K) from pivot support bracket (L) and push channel assembly (H).

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10. Remove two clevis pins and spring locking pins (M). If pins are hard to remove, it may be necessary to loosen the 8 mm screws on mounting brackets.

11. Remove pins on right and left hitch plates (N) from notches in right and left mounting brackets (O).

12. Install bumper, if equipped.

13. New Style Machines: Remove right and left mounting brackets and install heat shield/air deflector, if previously removed.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the attachment is removed, also remove any ballast that was added to the machine. Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Remove rear weights that were installed when preparing tractor.

Storing Safety

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: • Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. • Machine fires and structure fires can occur if a machine is stored before allowing it to cool, or if debris is not removed from around the engine and muffler, or if stored near combustible materials. • Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

Storing Attachment

NOTE: Some of the following steps may not apply to your attachment.

1. Remove attachment from machine.

2. Clean attachment and driveline, if equipped.

3. Remove any shields if needed to clean out all debris.

4. Repair or replace worn, bent, or damaged parts. Tighten loose hardware.

5. Apply paint to painted surfaces where needed to prevent rust.

6. Apply thin coat of grease to blades to prevent rust.

7. Lubricate any pivot points with engine oil to prevent rust.

8. Lubricate any grease points.

9. If storing attachment outdoors, block up attachment if possible and place a waterproof cover over it.