Land Pride SB10 Series Operator's Manual page 33

Section 5: Operating Instructions
It is important that you know the area where snow is to be
removed and what lies beneath the snow. If possible,
survey the area ahead of the snow. Remove all possible
obstructions and mark any obstructions that cannot be
removed with flags that project above the snow. If you are
unfamiliar with the area, ask someone who can identify
hidden obstructions so that you can mark them with a
flag. Flag manholes, water meters, gas meters, culvert
edges, fire hydrants, stumps, and other obstructions that
are not easily seen. It really pays to inspect a new area
and to develop a safe plan before moving snow.
Determine how close to the ground the Snow Blower can
be operated. Set skid shoes or outer wear bars to hold
the Snow Blower off the ground at a predetermined
height. Surfaces with gravel or crushed rock will require a
higher setting than hard flat surfaces such as asphalt and
concrete. Never set Snow Blower so low as to pick-up
grave and rock.
Determine wind direction and devise a removal plan that
will allow wind to carry blown snow away from the
operator and not towards the operator. Snow discharged
out the Snow Blower and blown back at you will obstruct
your view and can totally block your vision of work.
Determine direction to blow snow and rotate chute to
blow snow in that direction. To minimize work, do not
blow snow over an area that has already been cleared of
snow and never rotate chute to blow snow towards the
tractor. Hard objects can be thrown at the tractor and
operator.
Determine deflector angle and set deflector to this angle.
This angle will vary depending on how far snow is to be
blown, how light and fluffy the snow is, and how wet and
heavy it is.
Some adjustments to the chute rotation and deflector
angle may be necessary after traveling a few feet. If
operator needs to get off the tractor to make adjustments,
he must stop the tractor, disengage power take-off, place
gear selector in park or in neutral with park brake set,
shut engine off, remove switch key, and wait for power
take-off to stop running before dismounting tractor.
It is now time to back the Snow Blower up to your starting
point. Once at your starting point, stop backing up and
lower Snow Blower onto its skid shoes or outer wear
bars. Make sure all pressure is off the 3-point lift arms.
The heavier and deeper the snow, the slower your will
need to travel. Make certain you maintain 540 rpm power
take-off speed and a travel speed between 1 and 5 MPH
that will allow you to be in control at all times. Make a
tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to
maintain these speed combinations.
Set throttle at an idle speed, and engage power take-off.
Listen for unusual clicking or knocking sounds as the
auger and impeller start rotating. If everything sounds
fine increase throttle to 540 rpm power take-off speed. If
an unusual sound is heard, shut tractor down
immediately, investigate cause, and make necessary
repairs before continuing.
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Start backing up slowly with engine running at 540 rpm
power take-off speed. If travel speed is too fast, shift
gears to a slower speed. Only shift to a higher speed if
you are certain it will be a safe traveling speed. The
heavier and deeper the snow the slower you will need to
travel. Make certain you maintain 540 rpm power take-off
speed and a travel speed that allows you to be in control
at all times. Make a tractor gear and range selection that
will enable you to maintain these speed combinations.
Turn your head to look where you are traveling while
backing-up. Do not use rear view mirrors to view direction
of travel while backing up. It is very important that you get
a full field of view to prevent an accident.
Beware of obstacles along side the tractor while making
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. Shift to a lower gear and travel very
slow when in a tight situation to allow time to react and
stop the tractor before hitting an obstacle.
Once you have reached end of travel, stop tractor, raise
Snow Blower up, and travel forward to the front of your
work to make another run at blowing snow. It is not
necessary to disengage power take-off while traveling
forward if Snow Blower is raised to a height that does not
exceed driveline limits. For explanation of driveline limits,
see "Check Driveline Interference" on page 19.
Once at the front, back Snow Blower up to your next
starting point, lower unit down onto its skid shoes or outer
wear bars until all pressure is off the 3-point arms,
engage power take-off, and begin traveling blowing snow.
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and
your Land Pride Snow Blower can do. Whether you are
done blowing snow, need to take a break, or just need to
make a few adjustments to the Snow Blower, remember
to always do the following:
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Reduce tractor's engine rpm
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Disengage power take-off
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Stop on level ground and set tractor park brake
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Turn off the engine and remove the key
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Stay on the tractor until the Snow Blower auger have
come to a complete dead stop.
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