Smithco Wind Star Blower 55-100 (Sn W100) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
6. Replace damaged or missing safety decals.
NOTE: The Blower belts will become stretched and need readjustment after the
first hours of use. When readjusting belt tension, use a straightedge across the
faces of pulleys to make sure they are properly aligned and the belts will run true.
BEGIN OPERATION
SAFETY WARNING!
Obtain and wear ear protection and safety glasses when operating this
machine. Do not wear loose fitted clothing. Operator should always wear
heavy-duty gloves, boots and other articles of clothing. A safe operator is
one who practices safety and uses good common sense to protect himself.
Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
1. Mount Blower to 3-point of tractor and connect PTO shaft to tractor output
shaft.
2. Adjust center link on tractor so that the Blower is setting level at the ground
surface. Make sure there is sufficient clearance between the blower and the
ground surface. This will eliminate any scalping of ground surface.
3. If it is necessary to inspect or work on the Blower, always disengage the
PTO and shut off the tractor engine before doing so.
STOP OPERATION
On PTO models, move throttle on tractor to the slow position and disengage the
PTO lever on the tractor. Shut off the tractor engine and allow the machine to
come to a complete stop.
SAFETY WARNING!
The impeller is heavy and will continue to turn even though the operator has
shut off the power source. Do not attempt to service or inspect the machine
until you see that the shafts have stopped turning.
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