Buhler FK330 User Manual

96” Allied Snowblower

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

96” Allied Snowblower Drawings..................................8

96” Allied Snowblower Parts List .................................10

96” Allied Snowblower PTO Drawing...........................12

96” Allied Snowblower PTO Parts Lists .......................13

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

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

Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers...............................17

96” Allied 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 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 100% of the dealer’s posted shop
rate. Defective parts will receive an extra 10% discount to 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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SNOWBLOWER

This manual is for 96" Allied 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" Allied 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 cause serious injury. Do not let anyone stand behind the
tractor in the area of the discharged snow.

Replace safety signs immediately
should they become damaged, torn or
illegible. Obtain replacements from your
authorized dealer using the part
numbers shown.

#1

#3 #2

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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.

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.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d

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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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fasten the two quick hitch arms (#57) to the main body. Use eight 5/8” x
1 ¼” hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. Note: Lift arms for quick
coupling hitch are 30 ¾” long versus 35” for the standard three point hitch.

2. Bolt the quick hitch (#56) to the snowblower body using two ½” x 1 ¼” hex
bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. Fasten to the lift arms using three 5/8" x
1 ½” hex bolts on each lift arm. Insert a 1" top link pin at the top and two 1
1/8" lift pins at the bottom of the hitch.

3. Bolt the hitch cross brace (#2) underneath the two quick hitch arms using
two 5/8" x 1 ½” hex bolts, lock washers, flat washers and hex nuts.

4. Mount the discharge spout (#3) using the spout clamp (#51) bolted to the
spout ring on the snowblower. Lubricate the spout ring and clamp.

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d) Use a standard 8" stroke cylinder (20 ¼” min., 28 ¼” max. pin
e) NOTE: A hydraulic cylinder and hose kit to control the spout

6. Hand Crank (Option):

Hydraulic Spout Swivel:
a) Mount the swivel arm (#36) onto the swivel pin welded to the back

corner of the fan housing using a 1" ID flat washer (#37) and a 3/16"
x 1 ½” cotter pin (#52).

b) Wrap cable (#35) around spout and clamp to the ends of the swivel

using ¼” cable clamps (#16).

c) With the spout turned forward and the swivel arm centered with the

spout, clamp the cable to the spout cable anchor using another
cable clamp. Ensure that the spout is not jammed and that there is
no slack in the cable.

centers).
deflector is available as an option.

a) Fasten hand crank assembly (#50) using two ½” x 1 ¼” hex bolts,

lock washer and hex nuts.

b) Thread cable (#53) through hole in hand crank to even lengths and

wrap around the tube to each side of the hole four turns in opposite
directions.

c) Turn spout to center forward position and clamp cable to cable

anchor on far side of spout using clamp (#16).

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