Mahindra BER3PTSB78H User manual

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READ&FOLLOWALLSAFETYRULES&INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE
OPERATINGYOUREQUIPMENT
108186_EN R
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06032016
*ASSEMBLY *REPAIRPARTS
*OPERATION *MAINTENANCE
*108186*
BER3PTSB78H

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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SAFETYDECALS
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ASSEMBLY
Assemblyinstructions
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Step1Snowblowerpreparation
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Step2Configurationoftheaccessory’s3pointhitch
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Step3Driveshaftinstallation
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Step4Snowblowerinstallationonthetractor
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Step5Drivelineinstallation
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Step6Checkinterferencesandadjustments
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Step7Preparationandassemblyofthehydraulichoses
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OPERATION
Operation
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SnowblowerOperation
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SnowRemoval
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Controls
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TRANSPORTATION
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MAINTENANCE
Adjustments
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ShearBoltReplacement
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Lubrication
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DISMOUNTING&STORAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PARTSBREAKDOWNANDPARTSLIST
78’’Snowblower
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Subassemblies
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TORQUESPECIFICATIONTABLE
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INTRODUCTION
TO THE PURCHASER
This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to
assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment.
NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, but
are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Familiarize yourself fully with the safety recommendations and operating procedures before putting the machine to
use. Carefully read, understand and follow these recommendations and insist that they be followed by those who will
use this attachment.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ARE SIGNAL WORDS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LEVEL OF
HAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.
DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION: Signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Record your attachment serial number and purchase date in the section reserved below (there is no serial number on
the subframe). Your dealer requires this information to give you prompt, efficient service when ordering replacement
parts. Use only genuine parts when replacements are required.
If warranty repairs are required please present this registration booklet and original sales invoice to your selling dealer
for warranty service.
This manual should be kept for future reference.
Please check if you have received all the parts for your kit with the list of the
bag and the list of the box.
SERIAL NUMBER : ___________________________
(IF APPLICABLE)
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________
PURCHASE DATE : ___________________________

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the vehicle
and accessory. This accessory is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be,
should read this and other manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before operating. It is the owner's legal
obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation of the accessory to prevent accidents or injuries.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the product described in this manual.
GLOSSARY:
In this manual, right and left sides are determined by
sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing forward.
In this manual, "accessories" means attachments
(snowblower, rotary broom, blade, etc.) that you install
on the vehicle (lawn tractors, A.T.V. s etc).
TRAINING:
This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used
throughout this manual and on the
accessory’s safety labels to warn of the
possibility of serious injury. Please take
special care in reading and understanding
the safety precautions before operating the
vehicle and accessory.
1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
vehicle and accessory. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the
accessory. Never allow adults to operate the vehicle
nor the accessory without proper instructions. Local
regulations restrict the age of the operator. Children
are often attracted to accessories. Never assume
children will stay in place where you have last seen
them. Keep children under surveillance of a
responsible adult at all times.
3. No one should operate the vehicle nor the
accessory while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions. The
operator should, if taking over the counter drugs,
seek medical advice on whether he/she can safely
operate the equipment.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all people,
particularly small children and pets.
5. Never start or operate the accessories except from
the operator’s station on the power unit except if
this is impossible.
PREPARATION:
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the accessory
is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign
objects and the like which could be pick up and
projected by accessory.
2. For motorized accessories, disengage all clutches
and shift into neutral before starting engine.
3. Prepare for emergencies. Be prepared if a fire
starts. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy. Keep emergency phone numbers (doctor,
ambulance, ect) near a phone
4. Do not operate the accessory without wearing
adequate clothing and safety equipment. Long hair,
loose clothing or jewelry can get caught in moving
parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
5. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable and
vapors are explosive.
a) Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
b) Use approved fuel container.
c) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
d) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
e) Never fill containers inside a vehicle, or on a
truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
f) When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than directly from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
g) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times, until
refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
h) Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
i) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
7. Let the vehicle and accessory adjust to outdoor
temperatures before using.
8. Never use an accessory without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place
9. Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety
equipment required (glasses, muffs, mask…) for
each type of product. See operation section.
10. Always make sure of having safe traction on the
vehicle by using the recommended accessories
(chains, A.T.V. tracks, counte
rweights…). See
operation section.
11. Always make sure all components are correctly
installed. (driveline securely attached and locked at
bothends,beltsproperlyinstalled…)
12. If applicable, always handle the winch cable with
thick leather gloves.
13. Never modify the accessory or any part without
the written consent from the manufacturer.

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OPERATION:
1. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating
parts.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep
wire away to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly
inspect the accessory for any damage and repair
damage before restarting and using the accessory.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Don not use equipment until properly repaired.
5. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off,
lower the attachment, place the transmission into
neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key.
6. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting in or out of the
building. Do not operate or let motor run in a storage
area without ventilation because gas contains
carbon monoxide which is odorless, colorless and
can cause death.
7. Never use the accessories across the face of
slopes, go from top to bottom. Exercise extreme
caution when using equipment on slopes, on wet
ground or near drop-off. Do not attempt to use
accessory on a steep slope.
8. Never tolerate bystanders in the working zone.
Never use an accessory in the direction of
bystanders, it might throw gravel or debris that can
hurt people or damage property.
9. Never operate the accessory at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when
backing up.
10. Do not carry passengers.
11. Disengage power to the accessory when it is
transported or not in use.
12. Never operate the accessory without good visibility
or light.
13. Keep the accessory away from heat sources or
flames.
14. If applicable, never handle the winch cable or hook
while under tension.
15. Never use accessory if it has been dropped or
damaged. Repair if necessary before re-using.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle
and accessory: park on a solid level ground,
disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key, and
wait that all moving parts have stopped. For
gasoline engine, disconnect wire from the spark
plug(s) and keep wire away to prevent accidental
starting.
2. Check all the bolts and components at frequent
intervals to make sure that they are properly
tightened and in safe working condition.
3. Never store a motorized accessory with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
4. Alway srefertotheowner’smanualwhenyoustore
the accessory and vehicle for a prolonged or an
unspecified length of time.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6 For winter accessories, (if applicable), let the engine
run for a few minutes after clearing snow in order to
prevent the rotary parts from freezing.
7.
Inspect the vehicle’s and accessory’s air filter
(if
applicable) every day. Clean it or replace it as
necessary. Change the oil more often when working
in dusty con
ditions. See the vehicle’s and
accessory'sowner’smanual.
8. When inflating tires, stand on one side NOT in front
or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if
available
TRANSPORT
1. Review Transport Safety instructions in vehicle
manual before moving or hauling.
2. Check with local authorities regarding transport on
public roads and off road. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
3. Make sure all lights and reflectors that are required
by the local highway and transport authorities
(exemple : SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)) are in
place, are clean, and can be seen clearly by all
overtaking and oncoming traffic.
4. Never have the equipment in operation during
transport.
5. Always travel at a safe speed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SAFETYDECALS
REPLACEIFDECALSAREDAMAGED
SEEPARTSBREAKDOWNFORDECALLOCATION
Symbol Description
Decal#105126
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keephands,feet&clothingawayfromrotatingaugerwhilethevehicle’s
engineisrunning.
Decal#105127
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keephandsoutofthisdischargechutewhilethevehicle’sengineis
running.
Decal#106378
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keephand&clothingawayfromrotatinggearwhilethehydraulicmotoris
connected.
Alwaysusethesnowblowerwithalltheguardsinplace.
Decal#105852
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keeppeopleandclothingaway.
Donotoperatewithoutalldriveline,tractorandequipmentshieldsinplace,
norwithoutthedrivelinessecurelyattachedatbothends.
Decal#105946
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keepallpartsofthebodyawayfrommovingcomponents.

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SAFETYDECALS
REPLACEIFDECALSAREDAMAGED
SEEPARTSBREAKDOWNFORDECALLOCATION
Decal#107853 Decal#107834

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:UNLESSOTHERWISESPECIFIEDTORQUEALLBOLTSACCORDINGTOTORQUESPECI-
FICATIONTABLE(SEETABLEOFCONTENTS)WHENSTATED:TIGHTENFIRMLY.REFERTOPARTS
BREAKDOWNSECTIONFORPARTIDENTIFICATION.
TOOLSREQUIRED
Wrench:7/16’’,18mm
Socket:7/16’’,18mm
Ratchet:
NOTE:Inthismanual,therightandleftsideisdeterminedbysittingontheseatofthevehiclefacingtoward.
Overallview
Note:Thissnowblowerwasdesignedtobeusedona35to65HPcategory1or2tractorandonthecategory1
or2quickhitch.Themaximumspeedofthetractor’sPTOmustbe540RPM.
WARNING
THISACCESSORYISHEAVY!
To avoid risk of strain injury, NEVER lift the
accessory by hand alone when handling the
components or assembly. Use proper lifting device
andseekassistance.
When accessory is off the ground, NEVER be
underneath the accessory. Serious injury including
possibility of death could occur if accessory were to
dropsuddenly.
Alwayswearprotectiveshoesandappropriategloves
whenmanipulatingorusingthisequipment.
WARNING
OperateonlytractorsequippedwithaRoll
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Over
ProtectiveStructure(ROPS)andseatbelt.
Counterweightsmayberequiredtomaintainsteering
control.
Refertotractor’sowner’smanualtodeterminethe
appropriatecounterweightsarerequired.
Reducethespeedwhentransportingthesnowblower
toreducethebouncingandmomentarilylosing
controlofthesteering.

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ASSEMBLY
STEP1
SNOWBLOWERPREPARATION
Placethechute(item1)(openingfacingforward)over
therotationringasillustrated.
Make sure the rotation ring (item A) is positioned as
shown.
Secure in place with five 1/4 x 1 1/2’’ bolts (item 2)
and five 1/4’’ nylon insert lock nuts (item 3). Do not
tightentootightly.
(Nuts that are too tight could prevent the chute from
turningfromonesidetotheother.Aslightpressureis
enough.)
Ifneeded,adjustthehydraulicmotor(item3)tomake
surethegroovesarewellinsertedintotheonesofthe
rotationring.Startbyremovingthetheguard(item1).
Thenloosenthethreenutsonthecarriagebolts(item
4) that hold the hydraulic motor in place. Do not
removethenuts.
Slidethemotortowardsthechute(item5)as shown
(thegroovesonthemotor’ssprocketmustbeinserted
into those of the rotation ring). Adjust and retighten
thenuts.Tightenfirmly.
Reinstall the sprocket guard (item 1) as shown and
secureinplacewithtwo1/4’’x1/2’’bolts(item2).
Installthechute
Installthesprocketguard
WARNING
Operateonlywhenalltheguardsareinplace.

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ASSEMBLY
STEP2
CONFIGURATIONOFTHEACCESSORY’S
3POINTHITCH
Theaccessory’s3pointhitchcanbeadjustedasper
yourneeds.
LocationA:
 Will reduce the overall length of the tractor with
theaccessory.
 However, reduces the height at which accessory
may be raised and lowered because of the high
angleofthePTOdriveshaft
LocationB:
 Lengthens the overall length of the tractor with
theaccessory.
 Increasestheheightatwhichtheaccessorymay
beraisedorloweredbecause ofthelower angle
ofthePTOdriveshaft
The accessory is delivered with configuration A. To
uselocationB:
1. Remove the four bolts 1/2 x 3
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3/4 (item 1) and
nuts.
2. Remove the two bolts 1/2 x 1
-
1/2 (item 2) and
nuts.
3. Movethehitchasshown.
4. Reinstallallboltsandnuts.
Removetheguard
Removetheguard(item1)byremovingthehairpin
(item2).Installthedriveshaftbyfollowingthe
instructionsmentionedbelow.
Afterinstallingthedriveshaft,puttheguardbackin
placeandsecureitwiththehairpin.
STEP3
DRIVESHAFTINSTALLATION

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ASSEMBLY
PTOdriveshaftinstallation
InstallthePTOdriveshaft(item1)onthesnowblower
inputshaft(item2).TheninstallthetwoboltsM12x
1.25x70Grade8.8(item3)andnuts
PTOdriveshaftchaininstallation
InstallthePTOdriveshaftchain(item4)onthe
accessory.
WARNING
Operateonlywhenalltheguardsareinplace.
STEP4
INSTALLATIONONTHETRACTOR
A)Withthestandard3pointshitch:
Thesleeves(items3&4)canbediscardedfromthe
hardwarebag.
Temporarilyremovehitchpinsandthehairpins4mm
(item1)andthesleevesforthecategory2(item5).
The lower arms of the 3 point hitch must be
stabilized to prevent side
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to
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side movement. Most
tractorshaveswayblocksoradjustablechainsforthis
purpose. (Please consult your tractor’s manual for
adjustinginstructions).
Placetheaccessoryonaflatlevelsurface.
Slowly back the tractor up to the accessory while
usingthetractor’s3
-
pointhydrauliccontroltoalignthe
holes in lower 3
-
point arms with the holes for hitch
pins“A”..
For the category 1 hitch, place the arms in the B1
location.Forthecategory2hitchputthesleeve(item
5)overthehitchpin.
Connectthe3pointhitch’suppercentrallinkwiththe
hitchpinetwiththehairpin4mm(item2)
WARNING
Alwaysengageparkingbrake,shuttractorengineoff
andremovekeybeforedismountingfromtractor.
FigureG:Installationontractor

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DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking
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up an
accessorytoatractor.Donotallowanyonetostand
between tractor and the accessory while backing
-
up
to accessory. Do not operate hydraulic 3
-
point lift
controls while someone is directly behind tractor or
neartheaccessory.
B)Withthe3pointquickhitch:
Thesleeves(items3&4)mustbeinstalledinplace
withthepinsandhairpins4mm(item1).
Place the accessory on a flat level surface. Place
drivelineproperlytoavoidconflictinfollowingstep.
Slowlybacktractoruptotheaccessorywhileusing
thetractor’s3
-
pointhydrauliccontroltoalignthelower
holesinthearmsofthe3pointhitchwiththeholesA
inthehitchpins.
Slowlyraisetractor‘s3pointliftarmstoattachquick
hitchtotheaccessory.
CAUTION
Thereleasehandleshaveareaswherepinchingcan
occur. Keep hands, fingers and other body parts
away from the pivoting areas of the release
handles.Alwaysusethehandgrips.
WARNING
Alwaysengageparkingbrake,shuttractorengineoff
andremovekeybeforedismountingfromtractor.
Note:LatchesontheQuickhitcharespringloaded
andshouldlockintoplaceoverthemountingpins
oncethe3
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pointarmsareraised.
Makesurequickhitchlatchesareproperlylocked.
Remove the parking stand after installing the
accessoryonthetractor.
Removethelockpin(item1)thenraisetheparking
stand(item2)andreinstallthelockpin
InstallthePTOdriveshaftontheinputshaftof
thetractor.

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STEP5
DRIVELINEINSTALLATION
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking
-
up and
unhooking driveline or while someone is standing
near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing
can become entangled in the driveline resulting in
seriousinjuryordeath.
DANGER
Allguardsandshieldsmustbeinstalledandingood
workingconditionatalltimesduringoperation.
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parkingbrake,shut
tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for
blades to come to a complete stop before
dismountingfromtractor.
WARNING
Do not over
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speed PTO or machine breakage may
result. Some tractors are equipped with multispeed
PTO ranges. Becertain your tractor’sPTO isset for
540rpm.
WARNING
DonotuseaPTOadaptorwithaquickhitch.APTO
adapterwillincreasestrainonthetractor’sPTOshaft
resultinginpossibledamagetoshaftanddriveline.
IMPORTANT:Anadditionaldrivelinemayberequired
ifaccessoryistobeusedonmorethanonetractor,
especiallyifaQuickHitchisused.
IMPORTANT:Thedrivelinemustbelubricatedbefore
puttingitintoservice.Referto“Lubrication”.
IMPORTANT:Thetractor’sPTOshaftand
accessory’sgearboxshaftmustbealignedandlevel
witheachotherwhenhooking
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upthedrivelinetothe
tractor.
IMPORTANT:Twosmallchainsaresuppliedwiththe
driveline.Tokeepdrivelineshieldsfromrotating,
thesechainsmustbeattachedtotheouterandinner
drivelineshieldsandtothecutterandtractor.
Neverusethesafetychaintosupportthedrivelineor
forstorage.Alwaysusethesupportontheaccessory.
Hooksafetychain(item2)totheaccessoryframe.Re
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latchsafetychaintotheinnerdrivelineshield.
Hooksafetychain(item3)tothetractorframe.Re
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latchsafetychaintotheouterdrivelineshield.
CleanandgreasethetractorPTOandthe
accessory’syokebeforeinstallingthedriveline
Pushthepin(item1)andslidetheyokeontothe
PTOshaftofthetractorsothatthepinengagesin
thegrooveonthePTO.
Donotstandonthedriveline.Donotstepover,
orgounderthedriveline.
Movedrivelineyokebackandforthseveraltimesto
makesureyokehaslockedonthePTOshaft.
Ifdrivelinecan'tbeinstalledontotractorPTOshaft,
skipto“CheckDrivelineCollapsibleLength”.
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ASSEMBLY
Makesuredrivelineisproperlyinstalledandlevel
beforecheckingdrivelinecollapsiblelength.
Measuredimension“D”aspicture.
IfD<1”:Shortendrivelinelengthasbellow.
IfD>1”:Checkdrivelinerecommendedoverlap.
CheckDrivelineCollapsibleLength“D”
IMPORTANT:
Adrivelinethatistoolongcanbottomoutandcause
structuraldamagetotractorandcutter.
Alwayscheckdrivelinecollapsedlength:
 Duringinitialsetup.
 Whenconnectingtoadifferenttractor.
 Whenchanging3
-
pointhitchCAT1style:
 QuickhitchORstandard
Morethanonedrivelinemayberequiredtofitall
applications.
ShortenDrivelineLength:
Un
-
hookdrivelinefromtractorPTOshaftandpull
outerandinnerdrivelinesapart.
ReattachouterdrivelinetotractorPTOshaft.Pullon
innerandouterdrivelinestobesureuniversaljoints
areproperlysecured.
Holdinnerandouterdrivelinesparalleltoeachother:
a. Makesuredimension“D”isatleast1”.
Ifneeded:
a. Markdrivelineshalvesatthecorrectlength(“C”)
tocut.
b. Removedrivelineshalvesfromtractorand
gearboxshafts.
c. Removethedrivelineguards.
d. Cuttheinnerandouterdrivelivetubesoffthe
samerequiredlength(distanceC).
e. Deburredgesofthedrivetubesthatwerecutwith
afileandremoveallfilingsfromthetubes.
f. Cuttheinnerandouterdriveliveguardsoffthe
samerequiredlength(“C”)
g. Greasetheinternaldrivetube.
h. Reinstallalltheguards.
STEP6
CHECKINTERFERENCESANDADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytoalwaysuse
andkeepshieldinginproperworkingorder.
MeasureandmarktohaveD=1”
Cutandremoveallburrsandcutting
Greasetheinternaldrivetube.
D
D
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parkingbrake,shut
tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for
blades to come to a complete stop before
dismountingfromtractor.

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CheckDrivelinerecommendedoverlap.
Morethanonedrivelinemayberequiredtofitall
applications.
Thedrivelinetelescopingtubesmustalwaysoverlap
byatleast1/2oftheirlengthinnormalconditionand
atleast1/3oftheirlengthinallworkingconditions.
Recordfollowingdimensions:
 L=_______L/2=_______
 D=_______
IfDisbiggerthanL/2:
 Alongerdrivelineisrecommended.
IfDisbetween1”andL/2:
 Drivelinerecommendedoverlapisgood.
Applymulti
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purposegreasetotheinsideoftheouter
shaftandreassemblethedriveline.
ASSEMBLY
CheckDrivelineInterference
Re
-
installdriveline(refertodrivelineinstallation
section)
Makesuredrivelineyokesandsafetychainsare
properlyattached.
Starttractorandraisetheaccessoryjustenoughto
removesupportblocksfromundertheaccessory.
Drawbarclearance:
Slowlyengagetractorhydraulic3
-
pointcontrollever
tolowertheaccessorywhilecheckingforsufficient
drawbarclearance.Movedrawbarahead,aside,or
removeifrequired.
Allpossibleinterferences:
Check all possible interferences between tractor and
accessory components in every possible movement
andconfiguration.
Adjustasneeded.
Drivelineangle
IMPORTANT:Avoidprematuredrivelinebreakdown.
Adrivelinethatisoperatingmustnotexceedanangle
of25degreesupordownwhileoperating3
-
pointlift.
WithPTOoff,raiseimplementfullyupandcheckif:
 DimensionDisstillbetween1”andL/2:
 Drivelinedoesnotexceed25°.
Ifdrivelineexceedsanyofthelimitslisted,settractor
3
-
pointliftlimiterataheightthatwillkeepthe
drivelinewithinitsliftlimitsandtoavoidpremature
drivelinebreakdown.
Greasetheinternaldrivetube.
D
L
L
RecorddimensionsLandD
Topcenter
hitchhole PTOshaft
Lowerhitchholes

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ASSEMBLY
STEP7
PREPARATIONANDASSEMBLYOFTHEHYDRAULICHOSES
HYDRAULICHOSES
Thequickconnectandhoseslengthrequirementdifferalotdependingonthebrandandmodelofthetractor,or
theoptionsinstalled,thehydraulichosesthatareprovidedwiththisproductmaynotbetheappropriatelength
orhavetherightconnector.
HYDRAULICFLOWCONTROL
Thehydraulicflowdifferfromonetractortoanother,ahydraulicflowcontrolorificehasbeenpreinstalledon
oneofthehoses.Ifthechuteturnstooslowly,widenthediameteroftheorifice.Ifthechuteturnstoofast
reducethediameteroftheorifice.
CAUTION
Itisveryimportanttochoosetherighthydrauliccontrolvalvetoslowdowntherotationtoensurethe
operatorhavepropercontrolofthechuterotation.Thisistoavoidchuterotatinginthewrongdirection
causingpropertydamageorinjuringsomeone.

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DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking
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up and
unhooking driveline or while someone is standing
near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing
can become entangled in the driveline resulting in
seriousinjuryordeath.
OPERATOR’SRESPONIBILITY
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage and maintenance of the accessory. Therefore, it is
absolutelyessentialthatnooneoperatestheaccessorywithoutfirsthavingread,fullyunderstoodandbecome
totallyfamiliarwiththeoperator'sManual.
OPERATION
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always operate accessory with the tractor lights
turned on. Be extremely careful blowing snow at
night with rear bright lights on. Approaching traffic
from either direction can mistake which traffic lane
youaretravelinginandyourdirectionoftravel.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Keep people and animals away from tractor and
accessory while in operation. They can become
entangledinthesnowbloweraugerorranoverbythe
tractorcausingseriousinjuriesordeath.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always disengage the PTO. and wait for PTO to
come to a complete stop before cleaning out a
plugged discharge chute. The impeller blades are
located just below the chute and will nip off fingers/
handswhileunpluggingthechuteifturning.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverattempttounclogbuilt
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upsnowfromaugeror
chute, make adjustments, preform maintenance or
clean the snowblower with the PTO engaged.
Rotatingimpellerandaugercancauseseriousbodily
injuryordeath.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Donotoperateifadrivelineisbroken orbent.Such
drivelines can break apart while rotation at high
speeds causing serious injury or death. Never work
with an accessory until damaged drivelines are
repairedorreplaced.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Allguardsmustbeinstalledandingoodconditionat
alltimesduringoperation.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
TractorPTOshaft,gearboxshaftshieldanddriveline
shieldsmustbesecuredinplacewhenoperatingthe
accessorytoavoidinjuryordeathfromentanglement
indriveline.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Make sure the accessory is resting on the ground
and all hydraulic pressure is relieved before
disconnectinghydraulicfittingsfortheaccessory.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not lift the accessory fully up with driveline
engaged. An accessory raised too high can cause
rotatingu
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jointstobreakapartandthrowcomponents
athighspeedscausingseriousinjuryordeath.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines
where a tractor canslip or roll–overcausingserious
injury or death. Consult your tractor’s manual for
acceptableinclinesthetractoriscapableoftraveling
across.
DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverrungravel,crushedrockorothersolidobjects
through the accessory. Doing so will result in an
expensive break
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down. The accessory is capable of
throwing solid objects at high speeds causing
propertydamageandinjuryordeathtoanimalsand
people.

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DANGER
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always secure the accessory in the up position with
solid supports before servicing underside of
accessory. Never work under the accessory
supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop
equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulics
lines burst. Either situation can drop the accessory
instantlyevenwhenpowertohydraulicsisshutoff.
OPERATION
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not use a PTO adaptor. A PTO adaptor will
increasestrainonthetractor’sPTOshaftresultingin
possibledamagetotheshaftanddriveline.Itwillalso
defeatthepurposeofthetractor’smastershieldand
couldcausebodilyinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Use a
tractorequippedwithacabtohelpstaywarmandto
protect against cold blowing snow. Never allow your
bodyorextremitiestobecometoocold.Goinsideto
warmupifyouaregettingtoocold.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Dress properly for the job. Do not wear loose fitting
clothingthatcouldgetcaughtinmovingpartsandbe
careful with long hair around moving parts. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.Alwaysbesure ofyourfootingandkeep a
firmholdonhandles.Walk.neverrun.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Keep people and animals away while removing
snow. Never operate a snowblower with the chute
throwing snow towards animals or people. The
snowblower is capable of picking up large solid
objectsanddischargingthemathighspeedscausing
seriousbodilyinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always disengage PTO, place gear selector in park
or in neutral with park brake set, shut the tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for PTO to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from
tractor.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always disengage PTO, place gear selector in park
or in neutral with park brake set, shut the tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for PTO to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from
tractor.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Clear area to be worked of debris and other
unforeseen removable objects before blowing snow.
Mark any potential hazards that cannot be removed
such as tree stumps, posts, rocks, holes, and drop
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offswithavisibleflag.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not remove snow from an icy surface unless
tractor is properly equipped for working  on such a
surface.Alwaysproceedwithcaution whentraveling
onice.Anicysurfacecoveredwithsnowwillresultin
lossoftractionandsteeringcontrol.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Donotoperatesnowblowerwithloosepins,boltsand
nuts. Loose hardware can result in loss of traction
andsteeringcontrol.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neveroperatesnowblowerwithoutgoodvisibilityand
light. Use a tractor equipped with a cab to make
seeingeasier.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always be aware of pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
Movesnowduringlow
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traffichours.Alwaysexercise
safety,courtesyandcommonsense.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Ifrequired,usebackupalarmtowarnothersyouare
backingup.Alwayscomplywithalfederal,state,and
locallaws.

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WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Always travel removing snow at a speed that allows
the operator to be in control at all times and always
be ready to make emergency stops. Snow removal
speedwillvarydependingondepthofsnow,howwet
thesnowisandhowtightthesnowiscompacted.
OPERATION
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverpilesnowwhereitobstructsvisibilityoftraffic.
Neverpilesnownearfirehydrants,mailboxes,water
drains,shutoffvalves,electricalboxes,handicapand
parkingareas.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Beware of obstacles along the side of the tractor
whilemakingtursbackingupremovingsnow.Never
swing front of tractor or tractor mounted loader into
fire hydrants, mail boxes, buildings, vehicles, fences
orotherstandingobstacles.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverremovesnowthathasbeenplowed.Blowonly
freshsnowthathasnotbeendisturbed.Plowedsnow
containsforeignparticlessuchasdirt androcksthat
cancauseseriousbodilyinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not operate the accessory with auger flighting or
impeller blades that are broken or bent making
contactwiththehousing.Brokenorbentflightingand
blades can break from the snowblower at high
speedscausingseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not use accessory as a working platform. The
accessory is not properly designed or guarded for
thisuseandcouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverallowridersincludingchildrenonthetractoror
theaccessory.Theycanfallandberanovercausing
seriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Do not use accessory to lift or carry objects; to pull
fenceposts,stumpsorotherobjects;ortotowother
equipment. Doing so can damage the accessory
causingseriousbodilyinjuryordeath.