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1.1 TRAINING
1. Read the Operator's Manual and learn the
function of the tractor's controls. Know how to
stop the tractor and snowblower drive fast.
2. Never let children operate the equipment.
3. Let adults operate the equipment only after
reading and understanding the instructions in
this Operator's Manual.
1.2 PREPARATION
1. Before snowfall, inspect the area of operation
and remove all material that will be thrown, stop
or do damage to the snowblower.
2. Put 'the Direction Control lever in the neutral
position and the PTO control in the OFF position
before starting the engine.
3. Use foot protection that will decrease sliding.
4. Use caution when putting gasoline in the fuel
tank.
5. Use a clean and tight fuel container.
6. Never put gasoline in the fuel tank while the
engine is running.
7. Never put gasoline in the fuel tank while the
tractor is inside a building.
8. Clean off any gasoline that falls on the tractor
before starting the engine.
9. Lower the snowblower skids to give ground
clearance needed to stop gravel from going into
the snowblower.
1.3 OPERATION
1. Keep away from moving parts.
2. Keep away from the discharge chute.
3. Never use the tractor for person transport.
4. Put the PTO control in the OFF position, turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait
until the engine and moving parts stop before
leaving the tractor seat or operator's position to
make adjustments, repairs, or give service.
5. After hitting some material, put the PTO control
in the OFF position and turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position_ Make repairs before
restarting.
6. Vibration or sound change is a warning that
damage has been done. Make repairs before
operating the equipment.
7. Never start and run the engine inside a building
except to move the equipment outside.
8. The snowblower auger or impeller can be
stopped by too much ice, snow or debris while
the engine is still giving power to the
snowblower. Severe injury to the person can be
caused when cleaning the snowblower while the
engine is running. NEVER CLEAN THE
SNOWBLOWER WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING.
9. When removing snow from a slope, go up and
down the slope, never across.
10. Use caution when changing direction on
slopes.
11. Never operate the snowblower without all safety
equipment being in place.
12. Discharge the snow away from any area
where the snow can cause damage.
13. The forward speed must be slow enough to
permit the snow to go through the snow-
blower without being stopped.
14. Use a slow speed when moving the equipment to
decrease sliding on surfaces with ice.
15. Use only Gravely accessories for the snow-
blower and tractor.
16. Do not operate unless you can check the area
visually.
17. Run the snowblower a short time after
blowing snow to decrease freezing of the
collector/impeller.
18. After using the snowblower, disengage the PTO
and stop the engine and remove all snow and
ice before putting the snow-blower in
storage.
19. Never put the tractor in storage with gasoline
in the fuel tank.