Start-Up; Basic Start-Up Procedures - pronovost P-982TRC-150 Operator And Parts Manual

STARTING-UP
Figure 20
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START-UP PROCEDURES
1) Check oil level in gearbox and in speed reducer if
so equipped. Adjust to required oil level as per
drawing in Parts List section.
oil.
2) Lubricate all points with a good quality
multipurpose grease.
3) Check chain take-up adjustment. The spring
maintaining the tension must be compressed to a
length between 3 1/4" and 3 1/2".
4) Verify for adequate tightness of all fastening
devices. Refer to torque chart on page 43.
5) Adjust skid shoes according to ground conditions
(Fig. 19).
6) Following the installation of the Snowblower on
the tractor, do not forget to lift the storage sup-
port (Fig. 20).
7) Use 540 RPM drive line or if your snowblower is
eqyupped with a 1000 to 540 RPM speed reducer,
use 1000 RPM drive line.
8) Check oil level in auger drive chain box (Fig. 21).
Fill to level of plug. Use SAE 80W90 oil.
9) Check impeller adjustment. The tip of the blades
should be approximately 1/8" to 3/16" from the
discharge wall of the drum. If necessary, adjust
with the take-up screws provided (Fig. 22).
10) In order to avoid damaging your snowblower,
adjust the speed of descent of your 3 point hitch to
prevent striking the ground too hard.
11) Adjust the hydraulic flow in order to have a good
control of the rotation speed of the chute.
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Use SAE 80W90
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