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Section 4: Operating Instructions
SBD3596 & SBD35108 Snow Blowers 370-347M
12/15/15
Table of Contents
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WARNING
Never operate Snow Blower without good visibility and light.
Use a tractor equipped with a cab to keep snow from being
blown by the wind into the operator’s face.
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WARNING
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
Always disengage PTO, place gear selector in park or in
neutral with park brake set, shut tractor engine off, remove
switch key, and wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before
dismounting from tractor.
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WARNING
Always make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened to
the tractor PTO shaft and gearbox drive shaft before engaging
PTO. A loose driveline can slip off the end of a connected shaft
while rotating and cause serious bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
Keep body extremities and loose clothing away from
hydraulically driven chute rotation. Especially keep away
from sprocket teeth that can pinch and crush fingers and
hands.
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WARNING
Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Use a tractor
equipped with a cab to help stay warm and to protect against
cold blowing snow. Never allow your body or extremities to
become too cold. Go inside to warm-up if you are getting too
cold.
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WARNING
Dress properly for the job. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
that could get caught in moving parts and be careful with long
hair around moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing
and keep a firm hold on handles. Walk, never run.
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WARNING
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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WARNING
Do not remove snow from an icy surface unless 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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WARNING
Clear area to be worked of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before blowing snow. Mark any potential
hazards that cannot be removed such as tree stumps, posts,
rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.
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WARNING
If required, use back-up alarm to warn others you are backing
up. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
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WARNING
Do not operate Snow Blower with loose pins, bolts, and nuts.
Loose hardware can result in a serious breakdown causing
bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
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 causing serious injury or death.
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WARNING
Never allow riders including children on the tractor or Snow
Blower. They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury
or death.
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WARNING
Never pile snow where it obstructs visibility of traffic. Never
pile snow near fire hydrants, mailboxes, water drains, shut-off
valves, electrical boxes, and handicap parking areas.
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WARNING
Never remove snow that has been plowed. Blow only fresh
snow that has not been disturbed. Plowed snow contains
foreign particles such as dirt and rocks that can cause serious
bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
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 causing serious bodily injury or death.