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Snow blade for lawn
tractors
Unpacking/attaching
the snow blade
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Before attaching the device:
– Switch off the lawn tractor engine.
– Remove the ignition key
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill, allow the
engine to cool down.
– Apply the parking brake
– Remove the spark-plug connector
from the lawn tractor to prevent
the engine from being inadver-
tently started.
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Before attaching the device, allow
the exhaust pipe to cool.
Unpacking the snow blade
When unpacking the snow blade,
check the contents of the pakkaging.
If there are any missing or damaged
parts, please consult your dealer.
Preparing the lawn tractor
Switch off the mower deck drive.
Remove the attached components
(e.g. front bumper) from the front of
the lawn tractor.
Note:
To prevent damage to the mower
deck (if unintentionally switched on
or due to corrosion), we recommend
removing the mower deck prior to
using the lawn tractor in winter. If
required, consult an MTD service
centre.
Attaching the snow blade
Attach the device as illustrated at the
beginning of these instructions.
Safe operating practices
Follow safety and operating
instructions
Before using the device for the first
time, please read these instructions
carefully. Follow all safety instructions while operating the device.
Make sure that
– you are familiar with all the instruc-
tions,
– all users of the device have been
informed about the instructions
and have understood them.
Also follow the safety and operating
instructions in the manual for the
lawn tractor to which this device is
attached.
Safety instructions
Before performing any work
on this device
Before performing any work on this
device:
– Switch off the lawn tractor engine.
– Remove the ignition key
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill, allow the
engine to cool down.
– Apply the parking brake
– Remove the spark-plug connector
from the lawn tractor to prevent
the engine from being inadver-
tently started.
While using the device
Risk of injury – keep persons, especially children and pets, out of the
way of the device.
Using the device
correctly
This device is intended to be used
– as a snow blade for lawn tractors,
– in accordance with the descrip-
tions and safety instructions in this
operating manual.
Any other use is considered as
improper. The user is liable for any
injuries to third parties and/or
damage to their property.
The manufacturer is not liable for any
damage and/or injury resulting from
unauthorised changes to the device.
Operation
Note: Directional references on the
device (e.g. on the left, right) are
always considered from the driver’s
seat in the working direction of the
device.
Illustrations at the end
of the manual.
Adjusting the snow
clearance direction
Fig. 1
To improve snow clearance, the
snow blade can be placed in either
of two angular positions in addition
to the standard position:
Clearing the snow to the left or right:
– Pull back the lever.
– Rotate the snow blade to the left
or right until the lever locks into
position in the corresponding
notch.
– Check that the lever has locked
into position correctly.
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