Maintenance; Storage - Blizzard B74C Operator And Parts Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued
M
AINTENANCE
ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
1. Keep the tractor
properly maintained.
2. Park the tractor/snowblower on level
ground, place
neutral, set the parking brake, disengage
the PTO, lower the snowblower to the
ground, place all control levers in
neutral, shut off the engine and remove
the ignition key and allow the rotating
parts to stop BEFORE making any
snowblower adjustments.
3. To avoid injury, do not adjust, unblock
the driving system, or service the
snowblower with the tractor engine
running. Make sure rotating components
have completely
leaving the operator's seat.
4. Keep the tractor/snowblower
Snow, dirt or ice build-up can lead to
malfunction or personal injury from
thawing and refreezing in garage.
5. Always wear eye
cleaning or servicing the snowblower.
6. DO NOT service the tractor while the
engine is running or hot, or if the unit is
in motion. Always lower snowblower to
the ground. If necessary to service
snowblower in raised position, securely
support with stands or suitable blocking
before working underneath. Do not rely
on hydraulically supported devices for
your safety. They can settle suddenly,
leak down, or be accidentally lowered.
7. Do not attempt to service machine, clear
obstructions or unclog the snowblower
with the engine running. Always shut off
engine and allow all motion to cease.
8. The manufacturer
responsibility for fitment of unapproved
parts and/or accessories
damages as a result of their use.
9. Make sure all shields and guards are
securely in place following all service,
cleaning, or repair work.
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and snowblower
the transmission in
stopped BEFORE
clean.
protection when
will not claim
and any
10. Do not modify or alter this snowblower or any of
its components or operating functions. If you
have questions
consult with your dealer.
11. Do not operate a snowblower that is defective or
has missing parts.
recommended maintenance procedures are
completed before operating the snowblower.
12. Check all controls regularly and adjust where
necessary. Make sure that the brakes are evenly
adjusted.
13. Periodically check all nuts and bolts for
tightness, especially wheel hub and rim nuts.
14. To avoid serious personal injury:
hydraulic/diesel
penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Do not
use your hands to check for leaks. Use a piece
of cardboard or paper to search for leaks. If you
are injured by escaping high pressure fluid, see
a medical doctor at once.
15. Stop engine and relieve pressure before
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses.
Tighten all connections before starting engine or
pressurizing hoses.
S
TORAGE
1. Before storing the snowblower, certain pre-
cautions should be taken to protect it from
deterioration.
2. Clean the snowblower thoroughly.
3. Make all the necessary repairs.
4. Replace all Safety Signs that are damaged, lost,
or otherwise become illegible. If a part to be
replaced has a sign on it, obtain a new safety
sign from your dealer and install it in the same
place as on the removed part.
5. Repaint all parts from which paint has worn or
peeled.
6. Lubricate the snowblower as instructed under
"Lubrication" section.
7. When the snowblower is dry, oil all moving
parts. Apply oil liberally to all surfaces to protect
against rust.
8. Attach driveline shield safety chain around
driveline by passing it over the upper hitch.
9. Store in a dry place.
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concerning modifications,
Make sure that
Escaping
fluid under pressure
all
can