9.6 -> and today, we’re going to show you how to remove snow using a snowblower attached to your tractor’s 3-point hitch.
17.5 -> For this project, we’ll be using a Frontier SB1174 3-point snowblower and a John Deere 4052M compact utility tractor.
27 -> We’re also using a D175 loader and a 73-inch materials bucket for balance,
31.94 -> and because they’re two of the most useful tools you’ll ever have around your place.
36.54 -> We also added an iMatch Quick Hitch to our tractor, which makes hooking up our snowblower as easy as possible.
43.06 -> After locking down the snowblower on the iMatch, make sure it’s level front to back by adjusting the top link if necessary.
49.96 -> Attach the PTO shaft to the tractor, close the driveline shield, and attach the safety chain.
56.02 -> And adjust both skid shoes to provide about an inch of ground clearance to help protect the snowblower and the surface you’re clearing.
63.52 -> When you’re on-site and ready to start, adjust the chute to blow snow in the direction you want it to go,
68.54 -> and to make sure you don’t blow snow into the wind.
71.64 -> Then adjust the deflector angle for blowing snow the preferred distance.
79.3 -> As you can see, this snowblower’s auger and impeller can eat a lot of snow.
83.96 -> But the key is maintaining a steady, moderate speed so the snowblower can handle all the snow you want removed without becoming overloaded.
93.64 -> AND, when you’re done, always, always, always clean out the auger, impeller and chute
thoroughly.
99.78 -> Snow left in them can freeze and
prevent the snowblower from operating
properly at next start up, causing damage to the machine’s internal parts.
108.22 -> That way, when the snow starts falling on your property, you AND your snowblower will be ready to go.
116.58 -> Frontier has over 600 implements that are
available only from your John Deere dealer, the place to go for advice and equipment.
124.78 -> So remember, for implements that help turn your tractor into the workhorse it was built to be,
130.02 -> think Frontier and your John Deere dealer.
