4.0OPERATING THE 28 & 34 INCH SNOWBLOWERS

Read the tractor Operator's Manual. Know how to operate the tractor controls.

1.Adjust the skids shown in figure 4.0-1 to give ground clearance needed for the surface conditions. When removing snow from a gravel surface, adjust the skids to raise the snowblower to prevent gravel from going into the snowblower. When removing snow from a smooth surface, the snowblower can be lowered until the wearstrip contacts the surface.

1-Skid

2- Bolt

Figure 4.0-1

2.Adjust the deflector chute by loosening the wing nut shown in figure 4.0-2. The de- flector chute controls the distance the snow will be blown.

3.Start the tractor engine. Wait until the engine is smooth running before operating the snowblower.

4.Push the discharge chute crank in and turn the crank to rotate the discharge chute to a position that snow will be blown away. See Figure 4.0-3.

1 - Deflector Chute

2 - Wing Nut

Figure 4.0-2

1-Discharge Chute Crank Figure 4.0-3.

5.If the tractor has a Range Shift, put it in the LOW position.

6.Engage the PTO.

7.Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.

8.Put the Gear Shift in the LOW position.