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CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor PTO.
Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Implement resulting in excessive
vibration, thrown objects, and blade and implement failure. Adapter use will also change the
working length of the driveline exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious bodily injury and/
or equipment failure can result from using a PTO adapter. Consult an authorized dealer for
assistance if the Implement driveline does not match the Tractor PTO.
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking
brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement and Tractor
hitches.
Never operate the Tractor and Snow Blower if the Implement input driveline is directly
connected to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially
increased by the momentum of the rotating Snow Blower blades driving the Tractor
transmission even though the Tractor clutch has been disengaged. Install an over running
clutch between the Tractor PTO and the Snow Blower driveline to prevent this potentially
dangerous situation.
When attaching the Implement input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is important that the
connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides freely and the locking balls are seated
securely in the groove on the Tractor PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth
several times to ensure it is securely attached. A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor
PTO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the Implement.
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Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline will not
bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates
the outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out
can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and
through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken
driveline can cause personal injury.
Before disconnecting Snow Blower swing discharge chute to side of
Snow Blower, Lower and lock storage stand in place, Stay away from
front of Snow Blower until equipment is stable and secured from falling.
Sudden or inadvertant falling of equipment could result in serious injury
or death.
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