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Section 4: Operating Instructions
SBD3596 & SBD35108 Snow Blowers 370-347M
12/15/15
Table of Contents
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Snow Blower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Snow
Blower without first having read, fully understood, and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 7
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 9
• Section 2: Tractor Hook-up & Unhook, page 14
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 20
• Section 4: Operating Instructions, page 24
• Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 29
The following inspection should be performed before
using the Snow Blower.
Inspection Procedures
Make the following inspections with Snow Blower
attached to a tractor, PTO disengaged, gearshift set in
park or park brake set, engine shut off, and switch key
removed. Wait for all components to stop rotating before
dismounting tractor.
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Check driveline guards to make certain they are in
good working condition and in place.
3. Check driveline to be sure it is securely connected to
tractor PTO shaft and Snow Blower gearbox shaft.
4. Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped
around auger and impeller.
5. Check for bent, broken, and extreme wear on auger
flighting and impeller. Repair or replace auger and
impeller as required.
Operating Checklist
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Check Ref.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Follow hook-up & driveline Installation instructions.
Refer to “Tractor Hook-up” & “Driveline
Installation”.
Page 15
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.
Page 20
Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Page 29
Lubricate Snow Blower and driveline as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication”.
Page 34
Lubricate gearbox and replace oil plugs.
Refer to “Gearbox” lubrication.
Page 35
Check Snow Blower
initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values
Chart”.
Page 40
6. Verify skid shoes are set at the correct height. Refer
to “Outer Skid Shoe (Optional)” or “Inner Skid
Shoe (Optional)” on page 22 for detailed
instructions.
7. Start tractor and carefully raise and lower implement
to ensure drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact Snow Blower frame or
driveline.
8. If tractor and Snow Blower have an interference,
lower Snow Blower to ground, shut tractor engine off,
remove switch key, and make necessary corrections
to the tractor and/or Snow Blower.
The remaining inspections are made by engaging PTO to
check for auger and impeller interferences.
!
WARNING
Stop PTO immediately if auger or impeller makes contact with
Snow Blower housing. Wait for PTO to come to a complete
stop before dismounting from tractor to check for probable
causes. Make necessary repairs before continuing on.
9. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle,
and slowly engage PTO.
10. Once Snow Blower is running smoothly, increase
tractor PTO speed to the Snow Blower’s rated PTO
speed. Stop PTO immediately if an unusual sound is
heard.
11. Investigate cause of noise and make repairs before
putting Snow Blower back into service.
Transporting
!
WARNING
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn
operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply
with all federal, state, and local laws.
1. Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or Snow
Blower when raising unit to transport position.
2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough clearance so Snow Blower does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with
a tractor of sufficient size and horsepower.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed.
Excessive engine speed will cause damage to
power train components.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor PTO before
raising Snow Blower to transport position.
Section 4: Operating Instructions