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Section 4: Operating Instructions
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator's view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
off and be run over, etc.
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Never run gravel, crushed rock, or other solid objects
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.
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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.
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Dress properly for the job. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing or clothing with pull strings. Keep long hair tucked
in. Clothing and hair can become entangled in rotating
components. Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
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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.
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Clear area to be worked of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects. Mark any potential hazards that cannot
be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes, drop-
offs, etc. with a visible flag.
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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.
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Never remove snow that has been plowed. Plowed snow
contains foreign particles such as dirt and rocks that can
damage the unit and cause serious bodily injury or death.
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Never operate Snow Blower without good visibility and
light. Use a tractor equipped with a cab to keep snow from
being blown by wind into the operator's face.
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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.
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Never pile snow where it obstructs visibility of traffic.
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.
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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.
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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.
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If required, use backup alarm to warn others you are
backing up. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
equipment back into service. Serious breakdowns can result
in injury or death.
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Always disengage power take-off and wait for the driveline
to stop rotating before raising the implement to the
transport position.
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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.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds. Always
remove the implement from use until the damaged driveline
can be repaired or replaced.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor's power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed or equipment breakage may result.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. If an accident occurs, seek
immediate emergency medical care or gangrene may result.
DO NOT DELAY.
IMPORTANT: Check driveline coupling bolt at the
gearbox input shaft daily to verify it is tight and yoke
is secured to the gearbox input shaft.
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.
SBD3596 & SBD35108 Snow Blowers 370-347M
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