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13se c t i O n 5 — ad j u s t M e n t s , cO n t r O l s & Op e r a t i O n
d. Fill the tractor’s fuel tank outdoors. Avoid spilling
fuel onto the engine or any other source of heat or
combustion. Do not fill the tank while the engine is
running. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
The auger speed is directly related to the engine speed. For 3.
optimal snow removal and discharge, maintain high engine
R.P.M. (full throttle). Control the tractor’s ground speed
using the forward control pedal (and cruise control feature,
if desired). It is recommended that the tractor be operated
at a slow ground speed for safer handling and efficient
snow removal.
Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light fluffy 4.
snowfall to wet heavy snow. Therefore, operating
instructions must be flexible to fit the conditions
encountered. The operator must adapt the tractor and
snow thrower to the depth of snow, wind direction,
temperature and surface conditions.
In deep, drifted or banked snow, it will be necessary to 5.
use full throttle and a slow ground speed. Drive the auger
into the snow, stop and allow the auger to clear the snow.
Repeat this method until a path is cleared. On the second
pass (and each succeeding pass), overlap the preceding
pass enough to allow the auger to handle the volume of
snow without having to stop the tractor.
In extremely deep snow, the snow thrower may be raised 6.
to the transport position, then slowly driven into the deep
snow to remove the top layers first. However, do not drive
the tractor into a snow bank where the snow has not been
cleared to the ground level. Stop the tractor’s forward
movement and allow the auger to clear the snow. Reverse
the tractor and lower the snow thrower to the ground to
clear the remaining snow. Working with repeated passes
into and out of drifts, even the deepest snow piles can be
cleared.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! If the snow thrower becomes plugged
with snow or jammed due to hitting a foreign
object, immediately disengage the PTO to stop the
snow thrower, then stop the tractor engine. If
plugged, SAFELY (see below) clear the chute before
resuming operation.
WARNING! Never place your hand into the
discharge chute to remove plugged snow. Use a
wooden dowel rod, or similar object, to unclog the
chute. Never use your hand to remove any object
jamming the auger or impeller. The auger or
impeller could move when the obstruction is
dislodged. Use an appropriate tool (dowel rod, bar,
etc.) to remove the obstruction.
WARNING! If the auger is jammed or bent from
hitting a foreign object, disengage the PTO and stop
the tractor engine. Remove the spark plug wires
from the spark plugs and then remove the foreign
object from the auger. If damage is noted, repair or
replace damaged components prior to continuing
operation. Reconnect the spark plug wires and
resume operation.
OPERATING TIPS
Whenever possible, discharge snow down wind.•
DO NOT attempt to clear ice or hard packed frozen snow.•
Always overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow •
removal.
A frozen or stuck auger or chute must be broken loose or •
thawed with care. When attempting to loosen a frozen or
jammed auger, shut off the tractor engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s). Never attempt to clear the snow
thrower at any time with the tractor engine running.
NOTE: When the snow thrower and tractor are not in use,
lower the snow thrower to the ground to eliminate the
excess weight from the lift system and the front tires.
WARNING! When making any adjustments,
disengage the PTO and turn the tractor engine off.