Buhler FK329 User Manual

#1080 Snowblower

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

#1080 Farm King Snowblower Drawings.....................7

#1080Farm King Snowblower Parts List......................10

#1080 Farm King Snowblower PTO Drawing...............14

#1080 Farm King Snowblower PTO Parts List.............15

Shipping Bundles.........................................................16

#1080 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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#1080 Snowblower

SNOWBLOWERS

This manual is for model #1080 snowblowers with a combination three point and quick
coupler hitch. All model #1080 snowblowers use an open gear drive. The standard
model is a push type, which will mount to a tractor with 1000 rpm PTO only. This model
uses a chain drive reducer in the welded gearbox assembly, which runs in an oil bath.
A direct drive 540 RPM model is also available. It is supplied with category 2 pins as
well as conversion bushings to category 3. This 108" wide snowblower comes with a
hydraulic chute control as standard. A hand crank is not available. There is a shear
bolt on the auger and two 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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#1080 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.

2. Depth of the 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. CAUTION: Excessive backward tilt
may cause the “U” joints to flutter resulting in PTO shear bolt failure.

3. The snowblower hitch should mount on three types of tractor hitches. A standard
category 2 uses the pins supplied without bushings. A standard category 3 uses
the pins supplied with the bushings. A category 3 quick hitch uses the pins with
bushings on the inside holds (holes are exactly 19” apart measured up and down.)

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

5. The snowblowers may be purchased with either of two available spouts. Both
spouts have hydraulically controlled spout deflectors. The standard spout should
be suitable for all general snow blowing applications. The truckloader spout was
designed to blow directly onto the back of a truck. The maximum height of the
truck side you blow over should be approximately 10 feet.

6. Run the blower at lot RPM to check operation before blowing snow.

7. The snowblower has shear bolts to protect the tractor and blower in case a large
object enters the blower. The PTO shaft uses two - 3/8" x 1” (Grade 2) hex bolts
as shear bolts. The auger uses one - 5/16" x 1 ¼” (Grade 5) hex bolt as a shear
bolt. Shear bolts should be fastened with a lock nut. These bolts must be kept
tight to prevent wear of the bolt and bolt holes.

8. Never run PTO shaft at over 1000 RPM.

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

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#1080 Snowblower

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d.

10. Lubrication:

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

grease. This is particularly important on the truckloader spout which turns

harder than the standard spout due to the length and weight.
b) PTO shaft universal joints and splined 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 and discharge spout

should be kept lubricated.
e) Use any 80-90 gear oil or multigrade with 80 minimum in the gearbox up

to the level plug height.

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

bearing bolts are of particular importance.

12. DANGER: Always stop blowing for servicing or unplugging. The

PTO should be disengaged before dismounting from the tractor.

13. Shear Sprocket: The shear sprocket (#46) should be checked at the beginning of

every season to make sure it will spin freely. Clean to loosen if necessary.

14. 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.

15. CAUTION: Avoid raising or lowering snowblower under load. Doing so

can create excessive end pressure on the PTO shaft which could lead to bearing
failure on the snowblower.

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