Operating the Ice Resurfacer
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Removing Slush (ice and water mixed) from the Ice
The ice resurfacer must be MOVING during these operations:
• While on the ice surface, with the engine at 2200 to 2500 RPM, lower the
conditioner.
• Start the vertical and horizontal conveyors.
• Adjust the blade until it just touches the ice by rotating the blade adjustment
hand wheel counter-clockwise.
• Drive forward over the areas of slush to be removed.
• Before leaving the ice surface and before raising the conditioner, continue
running the conveyor augers for a few moments. This will help avoid freezing
the slush in the tube between resurfacing. Stop the conveyors. Raise the
conditioner and proceed to the dump area.
• After removing the slush from the ice surface and dumping it, ush the
conveyors with water.
DANGER !
Turn off and remove the ignition key before adjusting,
repairing, cleaning, or servicing the conveyors.
If any part of the conveyor system becomes plugged or
clogged, or appears plugged or clogged, the conveyor
must be ushed out with water. Do not wear gloves or
jewelry when performing these functions.
Flushing the augers out with water must be done only
after the machine has been removed from the ice,
the auger control valves have been returned to their
neutral positions, and the ignition has been shut off.
Under no circumstances should the operator attempt
to clean or clear the conveyor system or parts around
it while the machine is on the ice or the power is on.
To do so, exposes the operator and others to serious
potential injury or death!
Note: Whenever excess water or slush is being removed from the ice surface and conveyed
into the snow tank, the Zamboni ice resurfacer ice making water tank must be empty. Water
in both the ice making water tank and the snow tank may load the machine excessively.
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