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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
and ADJUSTMENTS
The snow blade attachment is designed to move new
loose snow in depths up to 6" -- 8'"
HIDDEN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SUDDEN STOPS OR CHANGE IN
DIRECTION°
CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and
adjustments on the tractor and snow blade before
operating. Refer to tractor owner's manual for
tractor controls, Controls for operating snow blade
are as follows:
A. Lift control lever:
Located on right hand side of tractor. See figure
18. Move lever forward to lower snow btad_ Pull
lever back to raise and lock snow blade.
B. Lift lever plunger:
Located on top of lift control lever. See figure
18. Pull back on lift control lever and depress
plunger to releas_
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WITH THE SNOW BLADE IN THE "'UP"
POSITION DO NOT DEPRESS THE
PLUNGER WITHOUT HOLDING BACK
ON THE LIFT CONTROL LEVER OR
SNOW BLADE MAY SUDDENLY DROP.
C_
Attachment depth control knob:
Adjust lift control lever movement with attach-
ment DEPTH CONTROL KNOB (see figure 18)
for' maximum movement between locking
notches and to prevent lever from locking in the
down lock notch. See figure t8.
STEERING
ROPE
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER
LIFT CONTROL LEVER
BLADE
ADJUST SPRING
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ATTACHMENT DEPTH CONTROL KNOB
FIGURE 18
SHOE
ADJUSTMENTS
A_
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Blade angle lock bars:
Blade angle can be adjusted at the blade pivot
in front of tractor by first raising the blade to
transport position, pull back on angle lock bars
to release the blade and pivot to the right,
center', or left positions_ Release lock bars to
lock.
To adjust blade angle from the tractor seat:
Raise blade to transport position, shift tractor
to low speed range, pull back on rope to release
angle lock bars. Move tractor forward slowly,
dragging the right, or left end of blade against
snow bank (or other' object) to angle blade to
right or left. Release rope to lock.
Adjust blade spring:
Blade adjust spring tension is adjustable to
permit blade to tilt forward to by pass solid
obstructions.
KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID EXCEP-
TIONALLY'SHARP SLOPES OR DROP-
OFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN BY
THE SNOW.
NEVER RUN THE SNOW BLADE
INTO HEAVY MATERIAL AT HIGH
SPEED.
C,
Blade shoe adjustment:
Blade shoes on ends of blade, (see figure 18),
may be raised for close work on smooth
surfaces or' lowered to raise the blade to work
on rough or uneven areas. Make sure both shoes
are set evenly and nuts are tightened securely.
NOTE
Wheel weights and tire chains should
be used with your snow blade to im-
prove traction, These accessories are
available at your nearest Sears retail
or catalog store.
OPERATION
&
INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING
THE SNOW BLADE= AVOID PIPES,
ROOTS, CURBS OR OTHER HEAVY
OBSTRUCTIONS.
1_ Prepare the lawn tractor' engine for cold weather
use following instructions furnished with lawn
tractor.
2. Always begin with transmission in first (low)
gear and engine at slow speed and gradually
increase speed as required.
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