(8.3) Driving The Tractor And Snow Blower - Alamo Great White 8650-A Operator's Manual

8.3 Driving the Tractor and Snow Blower
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor
and snow blower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control.
The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator
from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop the tractor
immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.
WARNING! Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements
carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a
solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury.
Perform turns with the tractor and snow blower at slow
speeds to determine how the tractor with the attached
implement handles a turn. When operating the snow
blower the overall working length of the unit is increased.
Allow additional clearance for the snow blower when
turning. Extra precaution should be taken to avoid hitting
parked vehicles, sign, road structures, bystanders,and
animals due to the overall length and width of the
implement.
To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at
safe speeds, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners.
Rear tractor tire spacing should be increased when
working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the
possibility of tipping.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes.
Keep the tractor in a low gear when going downhill.
DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.
WARNING!
Do not let the auger turn when the implement is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the
implement exposes the auger which creates a potentially
serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death
from objects thrown from the auger.
8650A 07/05
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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-18
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