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PREPARING FOR SNOW REMOVAL
Disengage the attachment drive
clutch when starting engine and
when transporting the snow
blower. Before the first snow-
fall, the area in which snow re-
moval is to take place should
be cleared of all stones, sticks,
etc., which might be picked up
by the snowblower. OBSTACLES
SUCH AS DRTVEWAY MARKERS,
WATER OR GAS SHUT OFFS,
ETC" SHOULD BE MARKED SO THEIR LO-
CATIONS UNDER THE SNOW ARE VERY
OBVIOUS.
To become familiar with the controls, op-
erate the tractor and snow blower in a clear
area before removing snow. The more
familiar you become with the snow blower,
the better results you wiil have in its use.
SNOW CONDITIONS
Snow removal conditions vary so greatly
from the first light fiuffy snowfall to wet
or heavy snow that operating instructions
must be flexible. The operator must op-
erate according to depth of snow, wind di-
rection, temperature, and surface conditions.
The auger speed and blowing distance are
directly related to the engine speed. For
maximum removal volume and distance,
maintain high engine RPM (three -quarters
to fuII governed throttte). Operatingatlower
throttle settings will reduce the blowing dis-
tance and increase fuel economy. Always
operate the tractor in low range for safe and
efficient snow removal. The speed control
lever should be operated to provide a ground
speed most compatible with the snow re-
moval conditions.
In extremely deep snow, raise snow blower
into transport and remove top layer first.
Lower the snow blower to the ground and
repeat process to remove the balance of
snow. Working with repeated passes into
and out of drifts will eventually move even
the deepest of snow piles.
A light coat of wax applied to the inside
surfaces of the discharge chute anddeflector
wiII help to prevent snow and slush from
sticking. The inside of chute and deflector
should be waxed several times during the
snow removal season. Use any good com-
mercial grade of paste wax or spray sili-
cone which is available from your dealer
or from your local hardware store.
Allow ample engine warm up time before
starting snow removal.
Best results are obtained when snow is re-
moved as soon as possible aJter it falls.
Check each item covered in the "ADJUST-
MENTS" and "MAINTENANCE" sections of
this manual before operating the snow blower.
AEJUSTMENTS
Figure 5.
1. Depth Control Knob - See Figure 5.
Ttrrn the Depth Control Knob to position
the Depth Indicator at the top of its notch
when operating the snow blower. This
position will permit the skid shoes to re-
main in contact with the surface being
cleared even though it may not be level.
DEPTH
INDICATOR
