General Operating and Maintenance Information
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Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine:
• Return the acceleration foot pedal to Neutral. Set the parking brake, if so
equipped.
• Return the auger control levers to Off/Neutral.
• After the snow tank has been emptied, lower the conditioner onto blocks.
• Lower the engine RPM to idle by using the engine speed switch. Let the
engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition off to allow
the engine and exhaust system to cool down.
• If the snow tank is up, install the safety stand to the correct position (see
Fig. 5.6).
• Turn off the ignition key switch and remove the ignition key to store in a
secure location.
Machine Not in Use
When the machine is not in use:
• Park the machine in authorized areas only.
• Lower the conditioner onto blocks. The conditioner weighs approximately
1000 pounds. This weight should not hang on the lift bar nor be supported
by the hydraulic system during storage. Lowering the conditioner onto the
blocks must be done cautiously as putting hydraulic down pressure on the
blocks (in excess of the weight of the conditioner) can stretch the down
pressure leaf springs. Wood blocks should be placed under both conditioner
runners.
• Return the auger control levers to Off/Neutral. Set the parking brake, if so
equipped.
• Remove and securely store the ignition key.
• If possible, park the machine on a at and level surface. If the machine is
parked on any kind of grade, the wheels must be blocked with wheel chocks
to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after it has been parked.
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