Safety Precautions
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Rotating shafts can be dangerous. You can snag
clothes, skin, hair, and hands. This can cause serious
injury or death.
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Do not work under the vehicle when the engine is
running.
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Do not work on a shaft (with or without guard) when
the engine is running.
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If the power take off and/or shaft are still exposed after
installation, install a guard.
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Install a support strap when servicing a drive shaft to
prevent personal injury.
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A serious or fatal injury can occur....
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If you lack proper training.
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if you fail to follow proper procedures.
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if you do not use proper tools and safety
equipment.
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if you assemble driveline components improperly.
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if you use incompatible driveline components.
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if you use worn-out or damaged driveline
components.
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if you use driveline components in a non-approved
application.
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This manual contains safety instructions.
Read, understand and follow this manual.
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Get proper training.
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Learn and follow safe operating procedures.
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Use proper tools and safety equipment.
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Use proper components in good condition.
Safety Check List
Complete prior to blower operation
Truck # ____________________________
Transmission # ____________________________
PTO # ____________________________
PTO Ratio ____________________________
Blower model # ____________________________
Blower serial # ____________________________
Date ____________________________
Inspected by ____________________________
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Is PTO ratio, torque and rotation correct?
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Mount PTO as per manufacturer’s recommendations and
refill transmission.
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Ensure oil level is at the center of the sight glasses.
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Driveline installed correctly and blower can be rotated by
hand.
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Air inlet filter is connected and mounted away from tractor
exhaust.
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Remove camlock dust cap, discharge pipework open to
atmosphere.
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Tractor engine at idle. Slowly engage PTO Check for
correct rotation and airflow.
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Slowly take blower up to operating speed.
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Check for vibration, mechanical noise, oil leaks and
mounting integrity.
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Stop blower. Connect blower discharge hose to trailer and
run blower at operating pressure of trailer (15 psi) for 15
minutes at normal speed.
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Does relief valve allow 15 psi tank pressure?
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Does engine maintain correct rpm throughout the test?
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Turn off truck engine, wait for blower to stop turning.
Check fusible plugs, relief valve, filter, pipework and oil
sumps for integrity.
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Is correct engine speed label visible in cab?
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Install driveline warning labels to both sides of the frame.
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