Operating

Adjusting Lift Height

The snowblower scraper blade should be approximately 10.2 cm (4 in.) off the ground when fully raised and locked, with the machine on a level surface.

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

2. Raise and lock snowblower.

3. Measure from ground to bottom of scraper blade at both sides.

4. Lower snowblower to ground.

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5. Adjust lift height (each side):

• To raise lift height, loosen nut (A) and tighten nut (B) at either side of the adjustable lift link (C).

• To lower lift height, loosen nut (B) and tighten nut (A) at either side of the adjustable lift link (C).

• For more range of adjustment, the adjustable lift link (C) on the adjustable lift rod (D) can be reversed

• Remove the locking cotter pin (E) and M10x30 OD washer (F) securing the lift link to the lift arm. Disengage the lift arm and pivot the lift link to allow the pivot block to be removed from the front bracket. Remove M10 locknut (B), reverse the lift link and assemble components.

6. Raise and lock snowblower.

7. Measure from ground to bottom of scraper blade at both sides.

8. Repeat above steps, if necessary.

Turning Discharge 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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• Turn handle (A) counter-clockwise to rotate chute to the right.

• Turn handle (A) clockwise to rotate chute to the left.

Adjusting Spout

NOTE: Pivot tension of spout (A) is not adjustable. A return spring in the chute / spout assembly assists the spout cable (B) to adjust spout angle.

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1. Pull handle (C) to pivot spout down.

2. Push handle (C) to pivot spout up.

Adjusting Skid Shoes

NOTE: Before using snow removal attachment on gravel or uneven surfaces, lower skid shoes fully. Both skid shoes must be in the same position.

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

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2. Loosen bolts (A) on each skid shoe.

3. To clear snow from a flat surface, lower skid shoes so that scraper blade is 2–3 mm (1/16–1/8 in.) above surface.

4. To clear snow from a rough or a gravel surface, raise skid shoes so that scraper blade has maximum clearance.

5. Tighten bolts.

Raising and Lowering Snowblower

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Attachment can lower rapidly. Attachment is heavy and can crush. Keep bystanders, especially children, away when lowering attachment. Support raised attachment with a mechanical stop or lower completely to the ground before servicing.

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• To raise snowblower: Push down on lift rod handle (A).

• To lock snowblower in raised / transport position: Push down on lift handle (A) until spring loaded lift lock pin (B) engages hole in snowblower housing.

• To lower snowblower: Push down on lift rod handle (A) slightly, squeeze trigger (C) to disengage locking pin, then slowly release pressure on lift rod handle.

Operating Snowblower

1. Lower snowblower.

2. Unlock park brake.

3. Engage PTO.

NOTE: Operate snowblower at full throttle for best performance.

4. Move throttle lever to full throttle position.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Look down and behind before and while backing. Clear area of all bystanders before backing machine.

NOTE: It is necessary to engage the RIO (Reverse Implement Option) while beginning tractor movement in reverse to allow the attachment to continue running.

5. Push down on forward or reverse foot control pedal to begin movement.

Stopping Snowblower

1. Slow the machine forward speed.

2. Move the throttle to slow speed.

3. Run snowblower for several minutes after blowing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger and impeller.

4. Disengage PTO and allow auger to stop.

5. Clean snow from snowblower before storing the machine.

Inspect, Unplug, or Park Attachment Safely

1. Stop machine.

2. Lower attachment to the ground.

3. Disengage PTO.

4. Lock park brake.

5. Stop engine.

6. Remove key.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating parts can catch fingers, loose clothing, or long hair. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s station to adjust or service machine.

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s seat.

Transporting

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

1. Drive machine and attachment onto heavy-duty trailer equipped with lights and signage required by law.

2. Lower attachment to trailer deck.

3. Stop engine.

4. Lock park brake.

5. Fasten machine and attachment to deck with straps, chains, or cables.