Snowblower Operation - Blizzard B74C Operator And Parts Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued

Snowblower Operation

1. Before leaving
unattended, take all possible precautions.
Park the tractor/snowblower on level ground,
place the transmission in neutral, set the
parking brake, disengage the PTO, lower the
snowblower to the ground, place all levers
including auxiliary control levers in neutral,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
2. Before starting the tractor/ snowblower,
remove the ice that might have accumulated
on the auger/fan, inspect and clean every
rotating part.
3. Prior to operation, clear work area of all
objects that can be picked up and thrown.
Mark all curbs, pipes, etc. that cannot be
moved.
4. Be sure the PTO
OFF/disengaged position before starting
engine.
5. Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing a gravel drive, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
6. Do not carry passengers.
7. Keep clear of all rotating parts. Do not put
hands or feet under, or into snowblower with
engine running. Be especially observant of
the snowblower areas of discharge, intake or
all other mechanical motions.
8. For your safety, do not work under any
hydraulically supported machine elements
that may creep down, suddenly drop or be
accidentally lowered.
9. Park the tractor/snowblower on level ground,
place the transmission in neutral, set the
parking brake, disengage the PTO, lower the
snowblower to the ground, place all control
levers in neutral, shut off the engine, remove
the ignition key and allow the rotating parts
to stop BEFORE unclogging the housing or
the chute and
adjustments or inspections. Use only a 36"
long stick of wood to unclog the snowblower.
10. If the snowblower
abnormally, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine immediately and check for cause.
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of
trouble.
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the tractor/snowblower
switch/lever is
making any repairs,
starts to vibrate
11. Do not run the engine indoors except when
starting engine and transporting attachment in or
out of building. Carbon monoxide gas is
colorless, odorless and deadly.
12. Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes. If
operating on slopes is necessary, exercise
extreme caution when changing direction.
13. Never operate snowblower without guards, and
other safety protective devices in place. All
tractor and snowblower shields and covers must
be correctly installed at all times. When
necessary to remove these, they must be
reinstalled immediately.
14. Never operate
enclosures,
embankments, etc., without proper adjustment
of snow discharge angle.
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds
in
on a slippery surface.
16. Use extra caution when backing up.
17. Disengage
transporting or when not in use.
18. Never operate the snowblower without good
visibility and lighting.
19. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as earmuffs or
earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable noises.
20. Never allow anyone near the work area.
21. Never allow anyone to operate the snowblower
until they have read the manual completely and
are thoroughly familiar with basic tractor and
snowblower operation.
22. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted as
recommended by your dealer. Weights provide
the necessary balance to improve stability,
traction and steering.
23. Always make sure all snowblower components
are properly installed and securely fastened
BEFORE operation.
24. Adjust housing height to clear gravel or crushed
rocks surface.
25. Keep away from chute discharge. This chute
has the capacity to throw debris at far distances.
26. Never direct chute discharge towards people or
animals. A thrown debris can cause serious
injury.
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snowblower near
automobiles, window
power to auger/fan
glass
wells,
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