Driving The Tractor And Snow Blower - Schulte SDX-117 Operator's Manual

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9.3 Driving the Tractor and Snow Blower

Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the

tractor and snow blower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering

control. The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the

operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop the

tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.

Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements

carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a

solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury.

Perform turns with the tractor and snow blower at

slow speeds to determine how the tractor with the

attached implement handles a turn. When

operating the snow blower the overall working

length of the unit is increased. Allow additional

clearance for the rock picker when turning. Extra

precaution should be taken to avoid hitting parked

vehicles, sign, road structures, bystanders, and

animals due to the overall length and width of the

implement.

To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and

at safe speeds, especially when operating over

rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and

turning corners. Rear tractor tire spacing should

be increased when working on inclines or rough

ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.

Use extreme caution when operating on steep

slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going

downhill. DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.

Do not let the auger turn when the implement is raised for

any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the

implement exposes the auger which creates a potentially

serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even

death from objects thrown from the auger.

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