Buhler FK315 User Manual

#960 Snowblower

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

Snowblower w/Quick Hitch Drawings ..........................8

960 Snowblower Parts List...........................................10

Snowblower PTO Shaft Drawing..................................12

Snowblower PTO Shaft Parts Lists..............................13

Gearbox Drawing & Parts List......................................15

Cylinder Assembly Drawings & Parts Lists ..................16

Shipping Bundles.........................................................17

#960 Snowblower

WARRANTY POLICY

Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months (90 days for
commercial application) 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 repair ed 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 f or 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 suitabilit y 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 Claim s 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 100% of the dealer’s posted shop
rate. Defective parts will receive an extra 10% discount t o assist with freight or other incidental
costs.

GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION:

Warranty terms and conditions are subject to Provincial or State legislation.

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
Loader Parts Have Two (2) Year Warranty

IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty does not apply to rentals

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#960 Snowblower

SNOWBLOWER

This manual is for 96" Farm King Snowblower with a quick coupling hitch. With this
hitch, the blower can be mounted on a tractor with either a quick hitch or the standard
three-point hitch. All 96" Farm King snowblowers have a sealed oil bath gearbox. The
snowblower is the push type and will mount to a tractor with 540 rpm PTO. It is
supplied with category 2 pins with conversion bushings to category 3 available. This
96" wide snowblower comes with hydraulic chute control as standard equipment. A
hand crank chute control is available. 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 cau se serious inju ry. Do not
let anyone stand behind the tractor in the area of the discharged snow.

SAFETY SIGNS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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#960 Snowblower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not operate the blower in the fully raised position. The three-point
hitch on some tractors rises high enough to cause the PTO shaft to bind.
This can cause damage to the PTO shaft and/or to the hitch and pins.

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

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

4. The snowblower has two shear bolts to protect the tractor and blower in
case a large object enters the blower. PTO shear bolt - two 5/16" x 1"
(Grade 8); Auger shear bolt – 5/16” x 1 ¼” (Grade 5). 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.

5. Never run PTO shaft at over 600 rpm.

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

7. 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) Regularly oiling the chain will significantly increase the life of the chain.

d) The grease fitting on the hydraulic spout swivel arm should be kept
lubricated.

e) Gearbox - Use any 80-90 gear oil or multigrade with 80 minimum.

8. Periodically check all bolts for tightness. The bolt holding on the fan and
the bearing bolts are of particular importance.

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#960 Snowblower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d.

9. Danger: Always stop blowing for servicing or unplugging. The PTO
should be disengaged before dismounting from the tractor.

10. 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.

11. Shear Sprocket: The shear sprocket (#24) should be checked at the
beginning of every season to make sure it will spin freely. With time this
sprocket 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.

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.

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