1.1TRAINING
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.
1.2PREPARATION
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.
1.3OPERATION
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
19.Never put the tractor in storage with gasoline in the fuel tank.