Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 22)

Operation
GENERAL TECHNIQUES FOR SNOW THROWING
Figure 4-7: There are
Two-Stage and Single-
Stage Snow Thrower
models- your particu­
lar tractor model will de­
termine which snow
throwers you will be
able to choose from.
See your Authorized
Dealer for complete
product specifications
and recommendations.
...
By purchasing an optional
snow thrower attachment for
your tractor, you expand the
property-management capability
of your equipment substantially.
Please be sure to read the as­
sembly, operating and safety in­
structions for the specific snow
thrower model you purchase in
that attachment’s Owner /
Operator Manual.
WARNING
Before operating your tractor
with an attachment, be sure
you read and understand ail
safety, controls, and opera­
tion instructions in this Owner
/Operator Manuai and in the
Attachment Manual.
Failure to follow these in­
structions can result in seri­
ous personal injury or prop­
erty damage.
Each property is unique, but
here are some general tips to make
snow throwing more effective.
• If possible, perform snow
throwing operations during
the daylight hours for maxi­
mum visibility.
• In deep snow, it is recom­
mended that you reduce the
width of the cuts to lessen the
strain on the equipment.
• Under normal snow condi­
tions, keep the Engine
Throttle Lever at “Fast” posi­
tion and proceed at a suitable
ground speed.
• When blowing light snow or
cleaning up scattered patches,
set the tractor at a higher
ground speed to maintain a
stream of snow coming out
of the chute.
• Check wind direction. For
maximum performance,
throw the snow in the direc­
tion in which the wind blows.
With the wind blowing
across the area to be cleared,
begin on the windward side
and cast snow downwind.
• When turning around, turn
with the wind. Adjust the
chute as you turn to keep the
discharge downwind.
• Before putting the snow
thrower away, clean all the
excess snow and slush off the
unit to prevent the controls
and chute from freezing.
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