Section 5: Operating Instructions - Land Pride SB10 Series Operator's Manual

Section 5: Operating Instructions

Never run gravel, crushed rock, or other solid objects
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through the Snow Blower. Doing so will damage the Snow
Blower. The Snow Blower is also capable of throwing solid
objects at high speeds causing property damage and injury
or death to animals and people.
• Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Never allow
body or extremities to become too cold. Use a cab to provide
protection against the cold. Go inside a heated area to
warm-up when getting too cold.
Dress properly for the job. Do not wear loose fitting
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clothing or clothing with pull strings. Keep long hair tucked
in. They can become entangled in rotating components.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm
hold on handles.
• Always be aware of pedestrians and vehicle traffic. Move
snow during low-traffic hours. Adjust chute to correct
trajectory due to wind that will not create a driving hazard
for all other vehicles.
Clear area to be worked of debris and other unforeseen
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removable objects. Mark any potential hazards that cannot
be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes, drop-
offs, etc. with a visible flag.
• Do not remove snow from an icy surface unless skid steer
or 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.
Never remove snow that has been plowed. Plowed snow
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contains foreign particles such as dirt and rocks that can
damage the unit and cause serious bodily injury or death.
Never operate Snow Blower without good visibility and
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light. Use a tractor equipped with a cab to keep snow from
being blown by wind into the operator's face.
• If required, use back-up alarm to warn others you are
backing-up. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
• 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, snow moisture, and how tight
the snow is compacted.
Never pile snow where it obstructs visibility of traffic.
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Never pile snow near fire hydrants, mailboxes, water
drains, shut-off valves, electrical boxes, handicap parking
areas, etc. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws pertaining to snow removal.
• The chute can rotate 360 degrees. Never rotate chute to
throw snow at the tractor. The Snow Blower is capable of
picking up solid objects and discharging them at high
speeds causing serious bodily injury or death.
Beware of obstacles along side the tractor while making
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turns backing-up removing snow. Never swing front of
tractor or tractor mounted front loader into fire hydrants
mail boxes, buildings, vehicles, fences, trees, or other
standing obstacles.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
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hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
or death.
• Do not operate Snow Blower with auger flighting or
impeller blades that are broken or bent making contact with
the housing. Broken or bent flighting and blades can break
loose at high speeds causing serious injury or death.
Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
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not properly designed or guarded for this use.
Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
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fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
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designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
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will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury: Some tractors are
equipped with two power take-off speeds. Do not exceed 540
rpm power take-off speed or equipment breakage may result.
IMPORTANT: Check driveline coupler bolt at the
gearbox input shaft daily to verify it is tight and
secured to the gearbox input shaft. Verify driveline
pull collar at the tractor shaft is locked.
IMPORTANT: Never operate Snow Blower with
chute throwing snow toward property such as
vehicles, buildings, trailers etc. that can be
scratched, dented or broken by thrown projectiles.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Snow Blower as a Box
Scraper or to blow other materials. Doing so can
break the auger, impeller, and cause structural
damage to the unit.
NOTE: Always check with local regulations to know
where snow can be legally piled. Never pile snow on
someone else's property, streets, or sidewalks.
Inspection Procedures
Make the following inspections with Snow Blower
attached to a tractor, gearshift set in park, power take-off
disengaged, and power take-off completely stopped:
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Check levelness of unit. Refer to "Level Snow
Blower" on page 18.
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