7
Adjusting the 3-Point-Lift
Stop
No Parts Required
Procedure
Adjust and set the 3-point-lift stop to provide
approximately 10 cm (4 inches) ground clearance,
when in the raised position, to minimize the PTO angle
when raising the blower. For transporting or trailer
loading/unloading, the full-lift range can be used as
long as the PTO tubes do not slide apart
Important:
Operating the PTO in the fully-raised
position may damage the PTO or other
components
Note:
Refer to the tractor operator's manual for
adjustment procedures.
1. 3-point-lift stop
(Figure
Figure 8
8
Removing the Blower from
the Tractor
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut off the
traction unit engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
2.
Disconnect the guard safety chains from the
8).
tractor PTO.
Note:
Secure the end of the chain to the blower
side of the PTO shaft to prevent the PTO shaft
from coming apart.
3.
Slowly lower the blower until the roller and
caster wheels contact the ground.
4.
Remove the lynch pin and top link pin securing
the center link to the bracket.
5.
Disconnect the power shaft from the tractor PTO
shaft.
6.
Slide the power shaft rearward and remove it
from the tractor.
7.
Remove the lynch pins and slide the lower link
arms off the hitch pins.
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Greasing the Blower
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before operating the blower, lubricate the PTO
drive-shaft; refer to
Important:
Failure to properly grease the unit will
result in premature failure of critical parts.
9
Greasing the Machine (page
15).