Section 1: Options & Accessory Set-up
SPL0548 & SPL0560 Snow Pusher 303-454M
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Tractor Requirements
The Snow Pusher is designed to attach to tractor loaders
equipped with or without a BX Quick Hitch. The following
requirements must be met:
Hitch type. . . . Kubota BX front loader with or without
BX6315 Quick Hitch
Horsepower range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 hp max.
Maximum tractor weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800 lbs
Maximum tractor lift capacity at pivot pins . . . 800 lbs
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Lightweight power
machines may need weight added to the rear to maintain
steering control and prevent forward tipping or side tipping
caused by a heavy front load. Consult your power machine
Operator’s Manual to determine proper weight requirements
and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 28 to for
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Dealer Preparations
Ensure that the intended tractor conforms to the
requirements stated under the heading
Refer to Figure 1-1:
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury: Keep clear. The Snow
Pusher can flip suddenly causing serious bodily injury while
lifting the unit from the crate.
1. The Snow Pusher is shipped on its back. Cut corner
posts of shipping crate and remove top frame.
2. Attach lifting chains to slots in the side panels.
3. Stabilize unit against flipping by attaching additional
chains to the holes at the front of the side panels.
4. Using a hoist, fork lift, or other lifting device, slowly lift
Snow Pusher until it has rotated upright.
5. Lower unit slowly until resting on its skid shoes.
NOTE:
Accessories are easier to attach after
hooking-up the Snow Pusher to a tractor.
Section 1: Options & Accessory Set-up
Dealer Preparations
Figure 1-1
Lifting slots for picking up the
Snow Pusher with lift chains.
Attach 2 additional lift chains to the front of the
side plate to help keep unit from flipping forward
suddenly while lifting the unit to its upright position.
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