Operating Instructions

Foot Trigger

The foot trigger is located on the right footrest. The foot trigger and lift handle are used together to lower the snowblower. Pull the lift handle back, press the foot trigger, and hold on to the lift handle while letting it move forward to lower the snowblower.

IMPORTANT: To avoid the snowblower dropping down with force, DO NOT release the lift handle while depressing the foot trigger or before the snowblower has reached the DOWN position.

Spout Position Control Handle

The spout position control handle is located on the back of the blower spout. The control handle is used to position the blower spout so snow is thrown in the intended direction. Pull back on the control handle and rotate the blower spout to the chosen position. Release the control handle to lock the blower spout into position.

Deflector Position Control Handle

The deflector position control handle is located on the back of the blower spout and deflector. The control handle, which slides through a spring-loaded bracket, is used to position the deflector and control the angle and distance snow is thrown. The spring- loaded bracket holds the control handle and deflec- tor in position.

Sliding the control handle down raises the deflector and throws snow a higher, longer distance; sliding the control handle up lowers the deflector and throws snow a lower, shorter distance.

NOTE: If the deflector cannot be moved, loosen the bolts that fasten it to the blower spout.

STARTING THE MACHINE

CAUTION

ALWAYS disengage the PTO clutch and put the FSC in the NEUTRAL-PARK position before starting the engine.

Refer to the appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manual for tractor starting and operating procedures.

NOTE: For cold weather operation, follow the proper operating procedures in the appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manual. Allow sufficient time for the tractor engine to warm up before engaging the snowblower.

ENGAGING THE SNOWBLOWER

CAUTION

Before operating the snowblower, read and understand all Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions.

1.Set the engine throttle at about 1/3 speed. DO

NOT attempt to engage the PTO clutch at high engine speeds. This will drastically short- en drive belt life. Use only moderate engine speed when engaging the PTO clutch.

2.Pull the PTO clutch lever SLOWLY to engage the snowblower.

NOTE: For cold weather operation, allow suff- icient time for the snowblower components (i.e., gearbox oil) to warm up before beginning to blow snow.

CAUTION

A safety interlock switch (seat switch) will cause the engine to stop if the PTO clutch is engaged and the operator is not in the seat. The function of this switch should be checked by the operator raising off the seat and engaging the PTO clutch; the engine should stop. If the switch is not working, it should be repaired or replaced before operating the snowblower. DO NOT disconnect the safety switches; they are for the operator's protection.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT engage the PTO clutch when transporting the machine. DO NOT engage the PTO clutch with the PTO shaft disconnected (the snowblower removed from the tractor).

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