Buhler 50-inch, 60-inch, Allied FK312 Owner's Manual

50” & 60” Snowblower

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Warranty......................................................................1

Safety Instructions & Safety Sign Locations ................2

Operating Instructions..................................................3

Assembly Instructions..................................................5

50” & 60” Allied Snowblower Drawings........................7

50” & 60” Allied Snowblower Parts List........................9

50” & 60” Allied Snowblower PTO Drawing .................12

50” & 60” Allied Snowblower PTO Parts Lists..............13

Cylinder Assembly Drawings & Parts Lists..................14

Shipping Bundles.........................................................15

50” & 60” Allied Snowblower

WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND POLICY

Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from
original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications.

Buhler Manufacturing’s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or
exchange, at Buhler Manufacturing’s option, of any Buhler Manufacturing product or
part which proves to be defective as provided. Buhler Manufacturing reserves the right
to either inspect the product at the buyer’s location or have it returned to the factory for
inspection.

The above warranty does not extend to goods damaged or subject to accident, abuse or
misuse after shipment from Buhler Manufacturing’s factory, nor to goods altered or
repaired by anyone other than an authorized Buhler Manufacturing representative.

Buhler Manufacturing makes no Express Warranties other than those, which are
specifically described. Any description of goods, including any references and
specifications in catalogues, circulars and other written material published, is for the
sole purpose of identifying goods and shall conform to such descriptions. Any sample
or model is for illustrative purposes only and does not create an Express Warranty that
the goods conform to sample or model shown.

The purchaser is solely responsible for determining suitability of goods sold. This
warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. Buhler
Manufacturing will in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
whatsoever. Nor for any sum in excess of the price received for the goods for which
liability is claimed.

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

Warranty requests must be prepared on Buhler Manufacturing Warranty Claim Forms
with all requested information properly completed. Warranty Claims must be submitted
within a thirty (30) day period from date of failure repair.

WARRANTY LABOR:

Any labor subject to warranty must be authorized by Buhler Manufacturing. The labor
rate for replacing defective parts, where applicable, will be credited at a rate determined
by the Company, Buhler Manufacturing.

IMPORTANT FACTS:
Buckets and Bucket Tines Carry No Warranty
Bent Spears Carry No Warranty
Snowblower Fan Shafts Carry No Warranty
Mower Blades Carry No Warranty
Portable Auger Parts Have Two (2) Year Warranty

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50” & 60” Allied Snowblower

ALLIED SNOWBLOWER

This manual is for both 50" and 60" snowblowers. When ordering parts, specify model
number and serial number. Both snowblowers are the push type and will mount to a
tractor with a category 1 three-point hitch or a category 1 Quick Hitch and 540 rpm PTO.
Both snowblowers come with a hand crank chute control as standard. A hydraulic
control is available as an option at extra cost. There is a shear bolt on the auger and on
the PTO shaft to protect the machine from damage if a large object is picked up. Any
smaller objects in the snow will be thrown with it and could cause serious injury. Do not
let anyone stand behind the tractor in the area of the discharged snow.

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50” & 60” Allied Snowblower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not operate the blower in the fully raised position. The three-point hitch on
some tractors raises high enough to cause the PTO shaft to bind. This can
cause damage to the PTO shaft and/or to the hitch and pins. NOTE: PTO shaft
angle should not exceed 20° for optimum performance and life. Damage may
occur to PTO and/or snowblower if angle becomes more extreme.

2. Depth of cut can be partially controlled by tilting the blower forward or backward.
Adjust the top link of the tractor hitch so the snowblower is just slightly tilted back
when resting on the ground. ALERT: Excessive backward tilt may cause
the “U” joints to flutter resulting in PTO shear bolt failure.

3. Adjust the lower link sway chains or blocks on the tractor to restrict side
movement of the blower when operating

4. Run the blower at low rpm to check operation before blowing snow.

5. The snowblower has two shear bolts to protect the tractor and blower in case a
large object enters the blower. PTO shear bolts – 50” - one 3/8" x 1" (gr.8),

60” - two - 5/16" x 1" (gr. 8), auger shear bolt - 1/4" x 1" (gr. 2). Shear bolts

should be fastened with a lock nut or two jam nuts. These bolts must be kept
tight to prevent wear of the bolt and bolt holes.

6. Never run PTO shaft at over 600 rpm.

7. Chain Tension: Slack on the lower side of the chain should be 3/8 to ½”.

8. Lubrication:

a) The spout clamps and rings should be periodically lubricated with gun

grease.
b) PTO shaft universal joints and square shaft slide should be greased daily.
c) PTO shear yoke should be greased before using the blower for the first

time.
d) Regularly oiling the chain will significantly increase the life of the chain.
e) Gearbox is open type and need not be greased or lubricated.
f) Hydraulic spout option – grease the swivel arm.

9. Periodically check all bolts for tightness. The bolt holding on the fan and the

bearing bolts are of particular importance.

10. DANGER: Always stop blower for servicing or unplugging. The PTO

should be disengaged before dismounting from the tractor.

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50” & 60” Allied Snowblower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d.

11. CAUTION: Always check to see that both ends of the PTO shaft are

securely attached as per instructions every time you are preparing to use the
snowblower.

12 When replacing bearings or tightening a loose bearing collar, always

tighten collar in the direction of shaft rotation using a center punch or a similar
tool.

13. Shear Sprocket: The shear sprocket (#43) should be checked at the beginning

of every season to make sure it will spin freely. With time the sprocket plate
could corrode and seize which will not allow the shear bolt to break if something
jams in the snowblower auger. Clean to loosen if necessary.

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