Snow Throwing Hints; Operating Suggestion; Important Operating Hints - Craftsman 842.242560 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
OPERATING SUGGESTION
IMPORTANT OPERATING HINTS
SNOW THROWING HINTS
FIG. 23
FIG. 24
Snow removal conditions vary so greatly from the (
first light fluffy snowfall to wet heavy snow that
operating instructions must be flexible to fit the
snow removal encounter. The operator must adapt
the Tractor and Snow Thrower to the depth of
snow, wind direction, temperature and surface
conditions.
In extremely deep snow, raise Snow Thrower from
ground and drive ahead into snow to remove top
layers first, keeping Tractor out of snow bank. Do
NOT enter Tractor into snow bank where snow has
not been removed to ground level. Disengage
Tractor Clutch and allow Snow Thrower to clear
snow. Reverse Tractor and lower Snow Thr'Jwer to
the ground. Drive Tractor and repeat process to
remove balance of snow. Working with repeated
passes into and out of drifts will eventually move
even the deepest of snow piles.
Whenever possible discharge snow down wind.
Always overlap each pass slightly to assure
complete snow removal.
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A definite pattern of operating is required: to
thoroughly clean the snow area. (See Fig. 23)
This pattern will avoid a second removal of snow
and avoid throwing snow in unwanted places.
Where it is possible to throw snow to the right and
left, as on a long driveway. it is advantageous to
start in the middle. Work from one end to the (
opposite end throwing snow to both sides without
changing the direction of Discharge Chute.
NO Sl<JW PllED ON l.£I'T SIDE
If snow can only be thrown to one side of the
driveway or sidewalk, start on the opposite side.
At the end of each succeeding pass rotate the
Discharge Chute 180 to maintain direction of snow
throw into the same area. (See Fig. 24)
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Check the Tractor and Snow Thrower to make
certain both are in good operating condition.
Fill gas tank out of doors and avoid spilling
gasoline over engine. Do NOT fill tank with
gasoline while smoking or while engine is running.
Do NOT remove any guards or covers while
operating Tractor and Snow Thrower or make any
adjustments while dismounted from the operating
position.
Before the first snowfall, the area in which snow
removal is to take place should be cleared of all
stones, sticks and the like which might be picked
up by the Snow Auger. All obstacles should be
marked to protect the Tractor and Snow Auger
from possible collision.
A light coat of wax applied to the inside surface of
the Auger Housing will prevent snow and ice from
sticking to it. The inside of the Discharge Chute
and Deflector should be waxed several times
during the snow removal season.
For best results, snow should be removed as soon
as possible after it falls.
In deep, drifted, or banked snow, it will be
necessary to use full throttle and a slow forward
ground speed. Drive the Snow Auger into the
snow, depress Tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal and
allow Snow Auger to clear snow. Repeat this
method until a path is cleared. On second pass
overlap the first enough to allow the Snow Auger
. to handle the snow without repeated stopping and
starting Tractor ground speed.
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• The operating capacity of your Snow Thrower can
be increased by careful observance of operating
rules. Your Snow Thrower is capable of handling
heavy snow conditions. However, giving the
equipment the opportunity to function within
reasonable requirements will assure you of longer
equipment life, less possibility of damage to the
unit and require less power to operate. Make
certain that you are totally familiar with all aspects
of both the Tractor and your Snow Thrower prior
to its usage.
• The Snow Auger speed is directly related to engine
speed. For maximum snow removal and discharge
maintain high engine RPM (full throttle). It is
advisable to operate the Tractor at a slow ground
speed for safe and efficient snow removal. (Usually
first gear at full throttle)
• Chains are required for traction while removing
snow. Additional Wheel Weights are
recommended to increase traction in severe
conditions. Rear Draw Bar Mounted Weights are
also available.
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