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OPERATION
OM 0352SB-A 17
CAUTION: If the auger strikes a solid
object or the machine begins to vibrate
abnormally, immediately disengage the
PTO clutch, stop the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Disconnect the fuel
solenoid wire (diesel engines) or the park
plug wire(s) (gasoline engines) to prevent
accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the
snowblower and repair any damage before
restarting the engine and operating the
machine. Make sure auger blades are in
good condition and all bolts are tight.
Stopping The Snowblower
1. Slow the engine to idle; put the throttle in
the IDLE position.
2. Pull the steering lever to the NEUTRAL
position and move the Forward Speed
Control (FSC) lever backward to the
NEUTRAL-PARK position.
3. Disengage the PTO clutch.
IMPORTANT
: DO NOT disengage the PTO
clutch with high engine speed (above 1/2"
throttle) since the brake action of the PTO
drive will cause premature wear of the
brake band.
WARNING: A brake stops the auger
from freewheeling within five seconds after
disengaging the PTO clutch. If the brake
system malfunctions and the auger does
not stop within five seconds, the brake
should be adjusted or repaired before
operating the snowblower. Refer to the
appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manual for
adjustment procedures.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF
5. Engage the parking brake.
WARNING: Remove the key from the
ignition switch when leaving the machine
unattended. This will prevent children and
inexperienced operators from starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT
: The hydrostatic
transmissions lock prevents the machine
from rolling freely with the engine stopped.
However, if the machine is parked on a
slope, it is necessary to ENGAGE the
parking BRAKE to prevent the machine
creeping. This is due to a small amount of
slippage in the hydrostatic transmission,
especially when the transmission fluid is
warm.
Recommendation For Snowblowing
IMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full
speed when snowblowing, to allow the
engine to produce full horse power and
increase efficiency of the engine cooling
system.
1. When blowing through deep snowdrifts, let
the snowblower work its way through the
drifts. For best results, raise the
snowblower skid shoes and remove a top
layer of snow, then lower the skid shoes
and pass through the area a second time
to remove the remaining snow.
2. When snowblowing, operate the engine at
or near FULL THROTTLE for the best
snowblowing action. The engine is
designed to operate at full speed.
3. Use optional tire chains or optional all-
terrain tires to improve traction.
4. Disengage the PTO clutch to stop the
snowblower when driving the machine but
not blowing snow.
5. Avoid damage to property and extra
snowblowing work by carefully choosing
the direction to move the snow. Orient the
chute away from people and property due
to possibility of thrown objects.
6. To momentarily increase traction in case
the drive wheels are slipping, use the lift
handle to raise the snowblower slightly and
transfer extra weight on the drive wheels.