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Section 4: Operating Instructions
SBD3596 & SBD35108 Snow Blowers 370-347M
12/15/15
Table of Contents
Determine wind direction and devise a removal plan that
will allow wind to carry blown snow away from the
operator and not toward the operator. Snow discharged
out the Snow Blower and blown back at you will obstruct
your view and can totally block your vision of work.
Determine direction to blow snow and rotate chute to
blow snow in that direction. To minimize work, do not
blow snow over an area that has already been cleared of
snow and never rotate chute to blow snow toward the
tractor. Hard objects can be thrown at the tractor and
operator.
Determine deflector angle and set deflector to this angle.
This angle will vary depending on how far snow is to be
blown, how light and fluffy the snow is, or how wet and
heavy it is.
Some adjustments to the chute rotation and deflector
angle may be necessary after traveling a few feet. If
operator needs to get off the tractor to make any
adjustments, they must stop the tractor, disengage PTO,
place gear selector in park or in neutral with park brake
set, shut engine off, remove switch key, and wait for PTO
to stop running before dismounting tractor.
It is now time to move the Snow Blower up to your starting
point. Once at your starting point, stop moving and lower
Snow Blower down onto its skid shoes. Make sure all
pressure is off the 3-point lift arms.
The heavier and deeper the snow, the slower you will
need to travel. Make certain you maintain your Snow
Blower’s rated PTO speed while traveling at a speed
between 1 and 5 mph that will allow you to be in control at
all times. Make a tractor gear and range selection that will
enable you to maintain these PTO and travel speed
combinations.
Set throttle at an idle speed, and engage PTO. Listen for
unusual clicking or knocking sounds as the auger and
impeller start rotating. If everything sounds fine increase
throttle to the correct PTO speed for your unit (540 rpm or
1000 rpm). If an unusual sound is heard, shut tractor
down immediately, investigate cause, and make
necessary repairs before continuing.
Start moving slowly with engine running at your unit’s
rated PTO speed. If travel speed is too fast, shift gears to
a slower speed. Only shift to a higher speed if you are
certain it will be a safe traveling speed. The heavier and
deeper the snow the slower you will need to travel. Make
certain you maintain a travel speed that will allow you to
be in control at all times with your unit operating at its
rated PTO speed. Make a tractor gear and range
selection that will enable you to maintain these speed
combinations.
Turn your head to look where you are traveling while
backing up. Do not use rear view mirrors to view direction
of travel while backing up. It is very important that you get
a full field of view to prevent an accident.
Beware of obstacles near the tractor while making turns
or backing up removing snow. Never swing front of tractor
or tractor mounted front loader into fire hydrants, mail
boxes, buildings, vehicles, fences, trees, or other
standing obstacles. Shift to a lower gear and travel very
slow when in a tight situation to allow time to react and
stop the tractor before hitting an obstacle.
Once you have reached end of travel, stop tractor, raise
Snow Blower up, and travel forward to the front of your
work to make another run at blowing snow. It is not
necessary to disengage PTO while traveling forward if
Snow Blower is raised to a height that does not exceed
driveline limits. For explanation of driveline limits, see
“Check Driveline Interference” on page 17.
Once at the front, back Snow Blower up to your next
starting point, lower unit down onto its skid shoes or wear
bars until all pressure is off the 3-point arms, engage
PTO, and begin traveling blowing snow.
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and
your Land Pride Snow Blower can do. Whether you are
done blowing snow, need to take a break, or just need to
make a few adjustments to the Snow Blower, remember
to always do the following:
• Reduce tractor’s engine rpm
• Disengage PTO
• Stop on level ground and set tractor park brake
• Turn off the engine and remove the key
• Stay on the tractor until the Snow Blower augers have
come to a complete stop.