TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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Product Description ................................................................................................................................4
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................4
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................5
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY
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Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................6
General Safety Procedures ....................................................................................................................7
Training Required ...................................................................................................................................7
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................7
Operating Safely ....................................................................................................................................7
Preventing Accidents ..............................................................................................................................8
Keep Riders Off ......................................................................................................................................8
Operating On Slopes ..............................................................................................................................9
Roadway Safety .....................................................................................................................................9
Truck Or Trailer Transport ......................................................................................................................9
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................10
Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................10
Hydraulic Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
LA162 Safety Procedures ....................................................................................................................12
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
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Hydraulic Rotational Control ................................................................................................................13
Blower Defl ector ...................................................................................................................................13
Weight Transfer ....................................................................................................................................13
GENERAL OPERATION
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Daily Inspection ....................................................................................................................................14
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................14
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................14
Hydraulic Rotation ................................................................................................................................14
Blower Operation .................................................................................................................................14
SERVICE
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Cleaning & General Maintenance ........................................................................................................15
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................15
Drive Belt Replacement .......................................................................................................................15
Rotational Control Belt Replacement ...................................................................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................17
Features ...............................................................................................................................................17
PARTS
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Main Frame ..........................................................................................................................................18
Fan Housing .........................................................................................................................................20
Hydraulic Rotational Control ................................................................................................................22
WARRANTY
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