Mahindra 700624-2 - Operation; Snowblower Operation; Controls; Snow Removal

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OPERATION
CAUTION
The subframe kit is to be used only to lift and
operatethesnowblower,bladeorbroom.
NOTE:Toincreasethelifespanofthecomponents,
alwaysdisengagethesnowblowerwhenitisraised.
SNOWBLOWEROPERATION
IMPORTANT:
Always inspect the hydraulic components and
hoses before using. Replace any damaged or
worn parts immediately. If you suspect a hose
leak, DO NOT use yourhandtolocateit.Usea
pieceofcardboardorwood.
a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow
beforeengagingthesnowblower.
b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate
freely.
c) Startthetractorengine.
d) Before engaging the snowblower drive, always
havetheenginerunningatmediumR.P.M.
e) Operate the snowblower at maximum engine
R.P.M.
f) Always use the accessory in the Float mode.
Push the tractor’s hydraulic joystick to Float
position.
IMPORTANT:USEFULLENGINER.P.M.WHEN
REMOVINGWETORSTICKYSNOW.LOWR.P.M.
WILLTENDTOPLUGTHECHUTE.
CONTROLS
CHUTEROTATION
Usethetractor’shydraulicjoysticktoturnthechutefrom
onesidetotheother.
Ifthechutedoesnotturninthedesireddirection,switch
thehydraulichosesonthetractor.
CHUTEDEFLECTOR
Settheangleofthedeflectoraccordingtothedistance
the snow must be thrown and to prevent property
damage.Tochangethedeflectorangle,loosenthetwo
deflectorknobs&adjustthedeflectortotheappropriate
angleandretightenthetwoknobssecurely.
SNOWREMOVAL
Whenremovingsnow,donotusethesnowbloweras
a dozer blade to push snow. Allow snowblower to
ingest snow at its own speed. If the speed of your
tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become
overloaded and plug. For best results, raise the
snowblower and remove a top layer of snow. A
second pass with the snowblower will remove the
remainingsnow.
WARNING
Read the tractor Owner’s Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper
use of the attachment. Know how to stop the
attachment&disengagethecontrolsquickly .
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Lower the snowblower when the vehicle is
parked.
Temperaturechangescouldchangethehydraulic
pressure, causing the snowblower to drop
unexpectedly, damaging the hydraulic
components. Failure to do this could result in
seriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Neverleavethedriverseatwithoutdisengaging
thesnowblower,stoppingtheengine,applying
the parking brakes and removing the ignition
key.
Neveroperateonslopesofmorethan10%.
WARNING
Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethe
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowblowers. Never use
yourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
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Donot attempttoclearpluggedchute,auger or
fanofsnowwhilethetractor'sengineisrunning.
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Disengagesnowblower.
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Lower snowblower to the ground and set
parkingbrake.
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SHUTTHEENGINEOFF&REMOVEKEY!
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Wait10secondstobesurethatallmovingparts
such as the impeller blades have stopped
moving.
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Donotusehandtounplugchuteuseacleanout
toolofatleast36’’(1m)length.
IMPORTANT:
*Itistheuser/orthepersonwhodoesthe installa-
tion’s responsibility to install the hoses in such a
mannerthattheydonotcomeintocontactwithany
mobile elements of the vehicle (the wheels or the
subframe), sharp edge, hot surface in all operating
conditionsifnot,thiscouldleadtodamages.