Start-Up; Basic Start-Up Procedures - pronovost P-992 Operator And Parts Manual

STARTING-UP
Figure 36
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Figure 37
Figure 38
START-UP PROCEDURES
1) Check oil level in gearbox and in speed reducer if
so equipped. Use SAE 80W90 gear box 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" and 3 1/4".
4) Verify for adequate tightness of all fastening
devices. Refer to torque chart on page 57.
5) Adjust skid shoes according to ground conditions
(Fig. 36).
6) Following the installation of the Snowblower on
the tractor, do not forget to lift the storage sup-
port (Fig. 37).
7) Make sure of a 540 RPM input to your
snowblower.
8) 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. 38).
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