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Operating the Ice Resurfacer
(Optional) Reversible Vertical Auger Operating Instructions
The vertical auger is equipped to rotate in both directions. The normal rotation for resurfacing
is FORWARD, as shown by the information decal located near the valve operating handle.
Note: Since the vertical and horizontal augers are hydraulically connected in series, both
augers will rotate in the reverse direction if the optional reverse auger funtion is enabled.
Reversing the auger rotation may clear a puck, water bottle, piece of hockey stick or other
large objects that gets lodged in the auger ighting.
Reversing the auger rotation will not clear a snow jam in the auger, as the bottom of the
auger is designated to pull in snow and not throw it out. The snow will just be compacted
further.
To run the auger in the reverse direction, the valve stop needs to be relocated on the valve
lever which will allow the valve to be actuated in the opposite direction.
The following steps should be observed when you decide to run the auger in the reverse
direction:
• Loosen and rotate the valve lever stop out of the way.
• Being sure that the auger is not moving, actuate the lever to reverse the auger
(auger lever moves down).
• To change auger rotation to forward, move the valve lever to NEUTRAL
position, IF THE AUGER IS NOT RUNNING, pause a moment (2-3 seconds)
then move the lever backwards for normal auger rotation. If the auger is
running, you MUST move the lever into NEUTRAL and wait until the auger
has come to a full stop.
Never slam the lever back and forth rapidly to try to unclog
something. You will denitely over pressurize the auger
motor and cause breakage. Besides the unnecessary down
time associated with this action, the damaged motor will
not be covered under warranty. Damage created in this
manner is very obvious upon inspection of the motor.
• Augers should be washed out between oods to prevent ice build up and
snow jamming of the augers.
• After using the reversing feature, locate the valve lever stop in its original
position (blocking the downward position of the lever).
• Depending on how long the reversing feature was used, you should check
the auger bearings and the motor coupling screws to ensure that they are still
tight. Reversing the auger may have loosened them off.
• The vertical and horizontal augers should be washed out at the end of the
shift and the auger bearings immediately greased to displace any water
accumulated during the day. Greasing the auger bearings once a day with
high quality marine or boat trailer grease will ensure a long service life.
CAUTION!
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