Snapper 1721301-02 Changing Angle of the Blade, Dozing Tips, Snow Plowing Tips, Daily Storage

Changing Angle of the Blade:

See Figure 1 for location of Controls.

NOTE: It is easier to change the angle of the blade with the attachment raised.

1.Raise the attachment lift.

2.Use an abrupt pushing/pulling motion to release the angling mechanism and move the blade left or right. Push the angling lever forward fully to lock the blade in the left position. Pull the lever fully back to lock the blade in the right position. Move the lever slowly over center to lock in the centered position.

Dozing Tips

•Determine the best dozing pattern before beginning.

•When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning.

•In very deep snow or gravel, it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised, then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec- essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed.

•When dozing, push the dirt to the desired location, then drag the blade backwards for final leveling. Pack down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the leveled area.

•Use any slight grade to your advantage, doze down- hill, and set the blade angle so that the plowed mater- ial is moving downhill as it leaves the blade.

General Operating Instructions

Snow Plowing Tips

•Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning.

•Plan the pattern so that you avoid pushing snow onto cleared areas.

•When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning.

•In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised, then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec- essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed.

•Snow tends to freeze into solid banks when plowed off a driveway or other large area. Because of this you may want to plow snow several feet past the edge of the drive to allow space for future plowing to build up.

•If pushing snow past the edges of driveways or side- walks, be careful not to tear up the grass buried under snow next to the drive or sidewalk. Lift the blade several inches off the ground to avoid damag- ing the grass.

•Spinning tires with tire chains can leave unsightly marks or permanent damage to asphalt or concrete driveways or sidewalks. Avoid sudden stops or starts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor.

Daily Storage

1.Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

2.After dozing or plowing jobs are completed, hose or brush down the blade to remove excess dirt.

3.Lightly oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.

Storage

Off-Season Storage

1.Remove dozer blade and hitch from the tractor.

2.Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the dozer blade.

3.Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint has been worn or chipped away.

4.Lubricate the dozer blade.

5.Store the dozer blade and hitch in a dry place.

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