OPERATING

· Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

· Clear work area of objects that might be thrown Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

· Be alert for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.

· If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate.Keep machine properly maintained and in good working order. Keep all shields and guards in place.

· Use recommended weights.

· DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

· Do not operate equipment when you are tired or ill.

· Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

· Look carefully behind tractor before you back up.

· DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on machine or vehicle.

· DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate machine.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

· Be alert for holes, rocks, drop-offs, and hidden hazards. Travel slowly on rough ground.

· Slow down before turning. Avoid sudden turns.

· Keep first-aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep a list of emergency numbers near telephone.

· Don't operate near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.

· DO NOT operate the machine while you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Operate Snowblower Safely

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· DO NOT blow snow toward people, pets, vehicles or buildings

Operate Blade Safely

· Do not keep blade in the TRIPPED position.

· Do not put hands between blade and mounting bracket when removing objects that are stuck.

· Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from blade when blade is in the TRIPPED position or is being pivoted.

Avoid Injury from Moving Parts

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· Keep hands, feet and clothing away from snowthrower and discharge chute when auger is turning.

· Stop auger when you are not throwing snow.

· Stop vehicle engine before you unplug, repair, or adjust snowthrower.

Avoid Injury from Hitting Obstructions

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· Raise snowthrower when you drive between jobs.

· Slow down when you remove snow.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

· Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

· Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

Stay Clear Of Rotating Drivelines

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· Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:

· Wear close fitting clothing.

· STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it

Transporting Tractor and Snowblower

1. DO NOT tow tractor and snowblower. (See your tractor operator's manual for information on pushing tractor.

2. Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport tractor/snowblower.

3. MAKE SURE PTO is DISENGAGED.

4. Lower snowblower to trailer deck. LOCK park brake.

5. Trailer should have all lights and signs required by law.

6. Fasten tractor and snowblower to trailer with straps, chains, or cables.

Snowblowing Tips

Adjust runners before you clear snow.

Use snowblower only at full throttle.

Use snowblower only at a safe travel speed.

Slow down:

· On slopes.

· When you make turns.

· When you throw snow close to buildings or trees.

Raise snowblower when you drive between jobs.

Use drift blade to help cut through drifted snow.

Throw snow downwind, if possible.

If you hit an object:

· STOP snowblower immediately.

· Check for damage. If damaged, repair damage before you use snowblower again

Before you clean or unplug snowblower:

· Disengage PTO.

· STOP engine.

· LOCK the park brake.

· Remove key.

· Wait for ALL moving parts to STOP.

Clean snowblower after you use it.

Raising and Lowering Snowblower

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachments can lower rapidly. Avoid injury by keeping bystanders, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, away from attachment when raised.

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To LOWER snowblower: Push lever (A) FORWARD

To RAISE snowblower: Pull lever (A) REARWARD.

Turning Discharge Chute

· To turn discharge chute to the RIGHT: Push lever (A) to the right.

· To turn discharge chute to the LEFT: Push lever (A) to the left.

Adjusting Spout

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust spout:

STOP the snowblower.

·STOP the engine.

Lower snowblower to the ground.

LOCK the park brake.

Wait for ALL moving parts to STOP.

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Move spout to desired position.

Adjusting Runners

NOTE: ·Before using snowblower on gravel or uneven surfaces, lower runners fully.

·Both runners must be in same position.

Lower snowblower to the ground.

To clear snow from a SMOOTH SURFACE:

· Loosen hardware on each runner.

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· Adjust runner to desired POSITION (A or B).

· Tighten lock nuts.

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RUNNER MOUNTING
POSITION	BLADE CLEARANCE
A	-10 MM	-3/8 IN.
B	12 MM	1/2 IN.
C	25 MM	1 IN.
D	45 MM	1 3/4 IN.

Operating Snowblower

NOTE: See your tractor operator's manual for detailed information on controls.

1. Start engine.

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2. Push lever (A) forward to lower snowblower to the ground.

3. Once snowblower is on the ground push lever (A) forward with a slight jerk:

· This will lock the lever in the FLOAT position.

· This FLOAT position allows the snowblower to follow the contours of the surface.

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4. Push brake pedal (B) (Gear tractor) (C) (Hydro) down.

5. Push handle (D) (Gear) (E) (Hydro) DOWN to UNLOCK park brake

6. Release brake pedal.

7. Engage PTO (See Engaging PTO in Tractor Operator's manual).

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8. Move throttle lever (F) to FULL (r) throttle when blowing snow. This will give you the best performance.

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9. Forward travel (Hydro Tractor): Slowly push down forward pedal (G). Tractor will travel faster the farther down you push the pedal. Release pedal, transmission will return to neutral and tractor will stop.On Hydro model tractors push pedal (G) to begin FORWARD travel.

Reverse travel (Hydro Tractor): Slowly push down reverse pedal (H). Tractor will travel faster the farther down you push the pedal. Release pedal, transmission will return to neutral and tractor will stop.

· Operate snowblower at a safe travel speed.

NOTE: Both the Forward and Reverse pedals are spring loaded. When you release either pedal, the transmission will automatically return to neutral and the tractor will stop.

10. Forward Travel (Gear Tractor): Release the parking brake. See Using Brakes in Tractor Operator Manual.

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11. Depress clutch pedal (I) and start engine.

Move hand throttle lever (F) to set engine speed at 1025 rpm (slow idle speed).

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12. Move the 2-speed Range and direction Lever (J) to the "H" (high or "L" (low) position.

Move Gear Shift Lever (K) to position:

· "1" (1st gear)

"2" (2nd gear)

"3" (3rd gear)

"4" (4th gear)

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· Slowly release clutch pedal and increase fuel by pressing down on the foot throttle (L).

Reverse Travel (Gear Tractor):

· Move the 2-Speed Range and Direction Lever (J) to the "R" (reverse) position.

· Move Gear Shift Lever (K) to position:

· "1" (1st gear)

· "2" (2nd gear)

· "3" (3rd gear)

· "4" (4th gear)

NOTE: See Tractor Manual for detail operation.

· Slowly release clutch and increase fuel by pressing down on the foot throttle (L).

Operate Rotary Broom Safely On Slopes

· DO NOT operate on a steep slope where you can't maintain control of the machine. Slopes are strongly related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.

· Don't drive where the machine could slip or tip.

· Use slow travel speed.

· To help prevent loss of steering, braking and stability follow ballast requirements in this manual.

· Keep all movement on a slope slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.

· Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, shut off PTO switch and proceed slowly straight down slope.

· If engine stops as you drive uphill, shut off PTO switch and back down slowly.

Sweeping Hard Surface

For deep, heavy material, use a blade first.

Adjust brush so ends just touch surface (a 3-5 inch brush pattern). Tips of brush do the sweeping, not the sides.

Use LOW BRUSH SPEED and MODERATE TRAVEL SPEED to sweep almost any hard surface.

To sweep gravel, use just enough brush speed to roll gravel, NOT THROW IT.

To keep dust to minimum:

· Sweep on overcast or humid days, or right after a rain.

· Don't use high brush speed.

· Sweep with wind at your back, or in the direction broom is angled.

· Don't try to move piles like a blade.

Sweeping Thatch

Use LOW BRUSH SPEED and SLOW TRAVEL SPEED. Thatch should roll into a windrow.

Adjust brush so ends barely touch tips of grass blades, or brush may pull itself into grass.

NOTE: Check adjustment if grass is very tall, you may want to adjust a little father into grass than just touching.

Set up sweeping pattern so wind does not blow thatch back into area already swept.

Sweeping Snow

For light snow, try 2/3 throttle.

For moderately heavy snow, try 3/4 throttle to FULL throttle.

Increase speed as necessary.

For wet, heavy snow, use full throttle.

For deep snow, make more than one pass.

Sweep with wind at your back, or in the direction broom is angled.

Sweeping Leaves

Use SLOW BRUSH SPEED AND TRAVEL SPEED.

Adjust brush so ends barely touch tips of grass blades. Leaves should roll into a windrow.

Plan sweeping. Consider:

· Wind direction.

· Moisture content of leaves will affect brush and travel speed.

· Where you want final pile of leaves.

Storage Stands

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1. Remove spring clevis pin (A) and stand (B) from each side of broom.

2. Invert stands and install spring clevis pins prior to operating broom.

Controlling Brush Speed

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear eye protection when you operate broom

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Control brush speed with throttle lever (A)

1. Push lever forward to increase brush speed.

2. Use lowest possible brush speed.

3. If brush stalls frequently, increase engine speed slightly. Find the right brush and travel speeds so you don't have to suddenly increase brush speed to overcome a stall.

Engaging And Disengaging Broom

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury, make sure all safety shields are installed and being used properly.

Using PTO Controls For The Gear Tractor

NOTE: If the operator leaves the seat after the PTO is engaged the Safety Interlock System will shut down the engine and everything will stop.

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Depress clutch pedal (B) before engaging or disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO) Lever.

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Use Power Take Off (PTO) Lever (C) to select which PTO you want to use:

· Mid PTO (D)

· Mid and Rear PTO (E)

· PTO OFF Position ((F). The Power Take Off (PTO) Lever must be in this position when starting the engine.

· Rear PTO (G)

The PTO Engaged Light (H) will turn on and the selected PTO will be spinning.

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Using PTO Controls For The Hydro Tractor

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Use Power Take Off (PTO) Lever (B) to select which PTO you want to use:

· Mid PTO (C)

· Mid and Rear PTO (D)

· Rear PTO (E)

Engage PTO:

NOTE: If operator leaves the seat after the PTO is engaged the Safety Interlock System will shut down the engine and everything will STOP.

· Pull PTO "p "switch (F) up to the "I"(on) position.

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· The PTO Engaged Light (G) will turn on and the selected PTO will be spinning.

Raising And Lowering Broom

To LOWER broom:

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· Push hydraulic lever (A) all the way forward to FLOAT position to lower broom.

To RAISE broom:

· Pull hydraulic lever (A) rearward.

Angling Broom

NOTE: When attaching the broom to the front hitch, an Angling Cylinder Kit MUST BE installed on the hitch. (See Assembly section for more information)

NOTE: If the broom does not respond this way check hose connections, they may be reversed.

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· To angle broom to the RIGHT: Push lever (A) to the right.

· To angle broom to the LEFT: Pull lever (A) to the left.

Adjust Broom and Brush Height


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Maintaining correct brush-to-surface contact is critical for good broom performance. Broom height should be checked periodically and adjusted if necessary because of brush wear. Keep vehicle tires at correct pressure.

1. Start tractor and engage broom. Raise broom and drive to dirty section of hard surface.

2. Set broom on ground by putting hydraulic control lever in FLOAT position. Run broom a few seconds without moving tractor.

3. Raise broom and back away. Stop and park tractor safely.

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4. Area (A) cleared by broom should be approximately 76-127 mm (3-5 in.) wide along the entire width of the broom.

5. If not, adjust caster wheels and/or brackets to get correct brush height.

NOTE: Spacers (D) move caster wheel 12.7 mm (1/2-in.) and pins (B) move wheels 25 mm (1 in.).

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· To move spacers, remove pin (C) and move spacers (D) to top of spindle to lower brush, or to bottom to raise brush.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use a combination of moving spacers and changing bracket position

6. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to check brush-to-surface contact.

Operating Blade Tips

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help avoid injury from sudden stops.

Keep spring trip UNLOCKED except for slow speed heavy digging and grading.

On machines with hydraulic down pressure operate with blade in FLOAT position except for slow speed digging.

·Use rubber squeegee blade for high speed operation.

Put blade at an angle:

· When clearing snow or light material.

· To use less power to move material.

· To decrease rear wheel slippage.

Operate at slow travel speed:

· When clearing or leveling.

· With hydraulic control lever not in the FLOAT position.

· With blade spring-trip LOCKED.

Do not use blade as a battering ram.

Operate engine at full throttle for best engine performance and blading results.

If blade penetrates too much, raise blade or adjust height of skid shoes.

To remove loose material (snow, slush) from a hard surface, install OPTIONAL rubber squeegee on blade.

The blade is not intended to move a large amount of material. Use common sense when you move material.

Raise blade when you are driving between jobs or when you are not moving snow or dirt.

Before Operating Blade

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1. Lower blade

2. Lock the park brake.

3. STOP engine.

4. Remove the key.

5. Make operating adjustments as necessary.

6. Follow PRESTARTING Checks in your tractor/front mower operator's manual.

7. Check blade for:

· Loose or missing hardware or parts.

· Worn or damaged parts.

8. Learn controls. (See your tractor/front mower operator's manual.)

Adjusting Skid Shoes

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Skid shoes (A) can be adjusted in increments of 6 mm (1/4-in.), and increments of 13 mm (1/2-in).

· All models have twelve positions.

1. Raise blade. Put blocks under center of blade.

2. STOP engine.

3. LOCK park brake.

NOTE: Adjust each skid shoe to same height.

4. Remove key.

5. Remove spring locking pin and drilled pin.

6. Move skid shoes up or down as desired.

7. Install drilled pin and spring locking pin.

Adjusting Blade For Digging

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When blade is LOCKED in RIGID position, drive very slowly.

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Turn J-pin (A) and put in hole in blade

Adjusting Blade For Clearing Or Leveling

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Pull J-pin (A) out of hole in blade

Removing Objects Between Blade And Mounting Bracket

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Avoid Injury: Do not keep blade in TRIPPED position.

Do not put hands between blade and mounting bracket to remove objects: use a safe tool.

Keep hands, feet and clothing away from a tripped blade or a blade that is being pivoted.

Blade may cause injury when it snaps back to NORMAL position after being tripped. Stand where blade cannot hit you.

Blade is designed to trip if an obstruction or solid object is hit during blade operation. If this happens, blade should automatically return to the OPERATING position.

If an object becomes wedged between blade and mounting bracket, the blade will remain in the TRIPPED position. Use extreme caution to remove the object.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT put hand between blade and mounting bracket when removing the object.

1. Stop engine.

2. Lower blade.

3. Engage the park brake.

4. Remove the key.

5. Always stand in front of the blade.

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6. Using a breaker bar (A), put end of bar between bracket and blade.

7. Apply downward pressure on upper end of bar to lower the blade.

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8. Keeping one hand on the bar, remove the object

9. Let up pressure to return the blade to the Operating position.

10. Remove the bar.

Operating Blade

START tractor engine.

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1. Push selective control valve lever (A) all the way forward to FLOAT position to lower blade

· Use FLOAT position for most operating conditions.

· Do not use FLOAT position for slow-speed digging.

2. Pull lever rearward to lift blade.

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3. Move throttle lever (B) to FAST position. Operate engine at full throttle for best engine and blade performance

NOTE: When you want blade to operate in the opposite direction of Step 4 below, switch hydraulic hose connections.

4. Put blade at an angle

· To clear snow or light material.

· To decrease amount of power to move material.

· To prevent wheel slippage.

To Angle Blade To The Right: Move hydraulic control lever (A) to the right.

To Angle Blade To The Left: Move lever (A) to the left.

NOTE: See your respective Gear or Hydrostatic tractor manual for more detail on forward and reverse travel.

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5. Push forward control pedal (C) (Hydro tractor) slowly forward. Operate blade at a safe travel speed

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· Depress clutch pedal (D) (gear tractor) and move hand throttle (E) to set engine speed.

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· Move 2 speed range and direction lever (F) to the "H" high or "L" Low position.

· Move gear shift lever (G) to position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th gear).

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· Slowly release clutch pedal and increase fuel by pressing down on foot throttle (H).

6. If blade penetrates or trips too much:

· Raise blade.

· Adjust height of skid shoes.

· Slow down.

· Put blade at a sharper angle.

· Take a narrower cut to push less material.

· Put control lever in FLOAT position.

Using Differential Lock

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To prevent tipping, do not attempt to turn on slopes and hills with differential lock engaged.

The differential lock is used to provide better traction when rear wheels start to slip. Engaging differential lock will cause both wheels to turn equally.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent damage to differential, do not engage differential lock at high speeds.

Engage Differential Lock:

NOTE: Turning radius is increased when differential lock is engaged. To assist turning, release differential lock and use turn brake pedals. (See Using Brakes in the tractor manual.)

· Stop or slow tractor down.

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· Push down on differential lock pedal (A) (Hydro tractor) (B) (Gear tractor). Lock will remain engaged as long as there is rear wheel slippage or pedal is depressed.