Finn Corporation B-40 Operator's Manual

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B-40 Straw Blower

Parts and Operator ’s Manual

Model MD Serial No. _____________

LBB40-MO

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING

YOUR FINN EQUIPMENT WARRANTY!!!

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU, THE PURCHASER, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEP IN ORDER TO

ACTIVATE THE FINN CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY.

COMPLETE THE EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION FORM

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IF FINN CORPORATION DOES NOT HAVE YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION

FORM ON FILE, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED.

Once your FINN equipment has been registered, your FINN Limited Warranty will

be activated per the warranty statement on the next page.

<<What should you do if you need repairs or parts under Warranty?>>

1. NOTIFY FINN CORPORATION OF THE FAILURE OF MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP

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AND MAIL TO THE FINN CORPORATION.

1-800-543-7166 Extension (246)

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2. AFTER YOU OR YOUR SERVICE DEALER NOTIFY FINN, FINN WILL:

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¾ VERIFY THAT WE HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION ON FILE
¾ VERIFY THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS IN EFFECT
¾ VERIFY THAT THE RELATED PART(S) ARE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF

WARRANTY (PENDING FINN’S INSPECTION OF DEFECTIVE PARTS)

¾ SEND YOU REPLACEMENT PART(S) AND A WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKET
¾ REQUEST YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS NOTED IN THE PACKET

▪ Completely fill out the Parts Tag.

▪ Attach the Parts Tag to the defective part(s).

▪ Return the part(s) and the completed Warranty Claim Form to FINN

Corporation using the return shipping label. (Within 2 weeks)

▪ Tape the Orange identifier sheet, marked with the W/RMA number, on

the outside of the box in which you are shipping the defective part(s).

Commercial Limited Warranty

Effective 4/1/2011

OUR WARRANTY TO YOU:
Finn Corporati on warr a nts t o you, t he ori gi nal p urc has er, fo r use ( or r enta l to
others for use) all new construction mac hinery, parts and at tachments (except
those referred to herein) that are manufactured by Finn to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period noted above.
Replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted
for the remainder of t he warranty peri od applicable to the produc t to which
parts are insta lled, as if parts were original components of the product.

WHAT FINN WILL DO:

Upon notification of Finn concerning a failure of materi al or workmanship in
accordance with the above stated Warranty, Finn Corporation will:

x Verify claim falls within the valid warranty time frame.
x Verify the product and equipment has been registered

with Finn in

order to be eligible for warranty coverage.

x Upon affirmation of warranty period and registration, Finn will send to

you a new or repair ed replac ement par t(s), whic hever Finn el ects and a

“Warranty Claim Information packet” containing instructions for

processing the warranty claim.

x Evaluate the part when defective part is returned. Note: Failure to

return defective part within two weeks

will result in a n invoice being
sent to the customer. In addition, if damage to a part is determined not
to be covered under the warranty, the customer will be billed.

x Reconcile costs with c ustomer f or p arts and ship ping, as det ermin e d by

our inspection of f ailed parts, and confirmat ion of warranty coverage,
per the terms of this warranty.

x Correction of nonconformities, in the manner provided above, shall

constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of Finn Corporation.

WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

x As the purchaser covere d under the above limited warra nty you must

REGISTER

the equipment with Finn FAILURE TO REGISTER

WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

x Claim N umb er

: Notify the warranty Dep t. sa me day or next da y of any

intent to do warranty work and obtain a “Warranty Claim Number,”

x All warranty labor

must be pre-approved by providing Finn with an
estimate of labor costs. Once approved, Finn will issue you a Work
Authorization Number

, prior to work being performed.(EXCEPTION:

Unless the labor is per the Labor Allowance Schedule or less)

x The labor costs reimbursement will be based on the Labor Allowance

Schedule established by Finn and where not a pplicable, on a reasonable
number of hours as determined by Finn.

x Notify Finn Corpora tion of any failure of ma terial or workmanship as

described under this warranty.

¾ Web notification: [e-mail]
¾ Phone [phone] extension 246

x Complete the required steps in the “Warranty Claim Information

packet” (which Finn will send you) and return the defective part(s) as

directed in the packet to Finn Corporati on.

x Should the failed part, be a hydraulic component, Finn may se nd you an

“Oil Analysis Kit,” requesting that a sample of oil from the hydraulic
system be taken, and mail it to a lab. Follow the instruction sheet, on
how to use your Finn Oil Analysis Kit that comes with the Kit. Failure
to comply when requested will void the warranty.

WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. Normal wear parts and Allied Equipment or trade accessories not

manufactured by it, such as but not limited to items such as various
filters, fluids, brakes, clutch linings, belts, hoses, light bulbs,
mechanical sea l, over c enter c lut ches, tir es, i gniti ons, st arter s, ba tteri es,
magnetos, carburetors, engines and labor, or like or unlike equipment or
accessories. ( Such being subject to the warranty, if any, provided b y
their respective manufacture).

2. Secondha nd, used, altered, or rebuilt machines or parts.

3. Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from accidents, abuse,

misuse, improper servicing, or neglect of required operational
guidelines and maintenance service, as outlined in the Finn
Corporation’s Operators Manual(s).

4. The warrant y shal l b e nul l a nd voi d to t he exte nt an y def ect or fa il ure of
the products warranted arises out of or is caused by accessories or
component parts not manufactured or supplied by Finn Corporation,
whether same are s upplied by purchaser, dealers, or any other pa rty.

5. This Warra nty does NOT cover any costs associated with transporting
the equipment for wa rranty service, s uch as mileage, fuel, or man hours;
such is the responsibility of the equipment owner.

6. Dealers & Customers are responsible to follow all

guidelines relat ed
to Seasonal & Long Term Storage of Equipment , as advised i n operation
& equipment manuals. i.e. Finn, Engine, Clutch, Pump, Motor, etc.
Equipment failures caused by neglect of these guidelines are not
warrantable.

THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON OUR
PRODUCTS:

We neither assume nor authorize anyone to assume for us any other
express warrant y. The Distributor/Dealer has no aut hority to make any
representation or promise on behalf of Finn Corporation or t o modify the
terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
THIS WARRANTY THEREFORE SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATIONS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY WITH
RESPECT TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED:

THE REMEDIES OF THE USER SET FORTH HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER ANY DEFECT
WAS DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY
OF THE PRODUCT TO THE PURCHASER.
ALL WARRANTY REPAIR MUST BE DONE BY A FINN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER OR AUTHO RIZED REPAIR
SHOP OF FINN’S CHOICE.
TRANSPORTATION, HAULING, STORAGE, OR OTH ER SIMILAR

COSTS ARE NOT PART OF FINN’S OBLIGATION UNDER THE

LIMITED WARRANTIES AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
EQUIPMENT OWNER.
THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE of this exclusive remedy shall be to
provide the original purchaser with repair or replacement of parts that
prove to be defective within the period and under the conditions
previously set fort h. This exclusive remedy shall not ha ve failed of its
essential purpose (as that term is used in the Uniform Commercial Code)
provided Finn remains willing to repair or replace defective parts within
a commercially reasonable time after it obtains actual knowledge of the
existence of a particular defect.

IN NO EVENT shall Finn be liable for any special, consequential,
incidental or indirect damages, including lost profits or lost
commercial opportunities, with respect to the sale of the above
warranted product or anything done in connection therewith, or for
property damage sustained by a person claiming to be a third party
beneficiary of a surviving wa r ranty under t he la w of any jur isdic ti on.

NOTICE:

FINN CORPORATION URGES the use of only Finn corporation
sup pl ied p art s and attac hments to assure prop er performance and safe
operation of Finn corporation equipment. Insist on parts and
attachments manufactured or supplied by Finn corporation when
you purchase, repair or replace your Finn equipment and
attachments. Because Finn corporation cannot assure that parts and
attachments not manufactured or supplied by Finn meet Finn
corporation's quality standards, specifications, or operating
requirements, our war ranty is not effect ive to t he extent a ny fa ilure of or
defect in a Finn c orporation product arises fr om or is caused by parts,
attachments or components not or igina ti ng wit h Fi nn corp orat ion. Use of
Finn corporation equipment with parts and attachments not
manufactured or suppli ed b y Finn could r esult in p ersonal inj ur y.

Warranty period:

Hydroseeders & Straw Blowers 2 years or 2000 hrs which ever comes 1

st

All other equipment 1 year or 1200 hrs whi ch ever comes 1st

INDEX

Safety First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Straw Blower Safety Summary Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Definition of Mulching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The FINN B-40 Straw Blower and How It Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Towing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading Bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pre-Start Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Crew Members and Their Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Blower Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

After First 4 to 8 Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Daily Clean-up and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Every 50 Hour Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Every 100 Hour Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lubrication and Fluids Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

B-40 Straw Blower Parts Manual Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–23

Blower Shaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Discharge Head Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15

Beater Box and Feed Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17

Control Box Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trailer Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Trailer Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Axle and Hub Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SAFETY FIRST

With any piece of equipment, new or used, the most
important part of its operation is SAFETY!

FINN Corporation encourages you and your employees
to familiarize yourselves with your new equipment and
stresses safe operation.

The first five pages of this manual are a summary of the
main safety aspects associated with this unit. Be sure
to read and understand completely before operating the
machine.

The symbols below are used throughout
the operation and maintenance sections
of this manual to call attention to safety
procedures.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid­ed, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid­ed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid­ed, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates practices that are not related to personal injury.

NOTE:

Gives helpful information.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust and some of
its constituents are known to the
State of California to cause can­cer, birth defects, and other repro­ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

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STRAW BLOWER SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION

It is important that all operators of this machine are familiar with all safety aspects mentioned below, and
have read the entire Operator’s Manual before operating the machine. Always keep a copy of this manual
with the machine. It is the responsibility of the operator of the machine to fully understand this safety sheet.
Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect not only you, but also the people
working with and around you. Keep in mind that this safety sheet is written for this type of machine only.
Practice all other usual and customary safe working precautions. Above all, remember that safety is up to
you.

The FINN STRAW BLOWER is intended to be used as an applicator of vegetative hay or straw mulches
onto the seedbed. Its use with other products or for other applications must be by approval of the product’s
manufacturer. If there are any questions, contact FINN Corporation at 1-800-543-7166.

3. Make sure the discharge spray area is clear of all

I. PRE-START EQUIPMENT CHECK (equipment

check is to be made with the engine OFF):

1. Check hitch and hitch
bolts, safety chains, lights,
brakes, and breakaway
switch. Verify that the hitch
ball is the correct size for
the coupler.

2. Check that all guard rail­ing is in place and secure.

3. Verify that all guards are in place.

4. By carefully looking in the shredder box, inspect the
shredder box for foreign objects.

5. With the ignition switch ON, verify that the signal
horn is operating correctly.

persons, animals, etc.

4. The driver of the carrying or towing vehicle is respon­sible for the safety of the operator(s) and feeder(s) of
the machine. Make sure the driver is aware of and
avoids all possible hazards to the operator(s) on the
machine, such as tree limbs, low power lines, etc.
Vehicles on which equipment is mounted or towed
must be started or stopped gradually. Avoid abrupt
starts and stops. Never operate on a slope or a hill
that may endanger the operator(s). All personnel
should review and be familiar with start/stop signals
between the driver and operator(s) before operation
of the equipment.

5. Operator(s) of equipment
should never ride on
machine at speeds great­er than 5 MPH (8 km/h).

6. Make sure no one is working on or inside the
machine. Give a visual and audible signal that all is
clear before starting the engine.

II. MACHINE OPERATION:

1. Always wear safety gog­gles when operating or
feeding the machine.
Other safety attire, such
as safety shoes, ear pro­tection, gloves, hard hats,
dust masks, etc., should
be worn as required
by warning decals on
machine, operator’s manuals, or jobsite require­ments. Remove rings, watches, etc. Avoid wearing
loose-fitting clothing that may get caught in rotating
machinery.

2. Do not operate the
machine without all guards
in place.

6. Never operate machine in
an enclosed area without venting the exhaust of both
the equipment and the vehicle on which the equip­ment is mounted or towed. Deadly carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.

7. Never operate this or any
other machinery when
fatigued, tired, under
the influence of alcohol,
illegal drugs, or medica­tion. You must be in good
physical condition and
mentally alert to operate
this machine.

8. Never modify the machine. Never remove any part
of the machine (except for service and then reinstall
before operating).

9. Use proper means for mounting and dismounting
of machine. Never mount or dismount a moving
machine.

10. Do not aim discharge at people, animals, etc. Only
aim the discharge at the intended seedbed.

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11. Do not open any doors or access panels while
machine is in operation. Severe injury may result
from rotating parts.

12. Do not attempt to pull
anything out of the feed
chute or shredder box
when machine is in opera­tion. Shut down the engine
using Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
(OSHA) lockout/tagout pro­cedure (29CFR 1910.147)
before removing any foreign
objects. Give a visual and audible signal that all is
clear before restarting the machine.

III. MAINTENANCE:

1. Before servicing the
machine, turn off engine
and allow all moving parts to
stop. Disconnect the battery
cables to prevent accidental
starting of the machine. Tag
the engine operating area
to show that the machine is
being serviced. Use lockout/
tagout procedure (29 CFR

1910.147).

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to allow fuel, lubricant,

hydraulic fluid, or cooling fluids to penetrate into
the ground or be discharged into the water system.
Collect all used fluids and dispose of them properly.

5. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine
FINN replacement parts be used on the machine.

6. Make certain that all decals on the machine are
maintained in good legible condition. Replacement
decals are available through FINN Corporation by
specifying the part number shown in the lower right­hand corner of the decal. See page 4 for the current
set of safety decals mounted on the unit. See Parts
Manual for the location and quantity of all decals on
this unit.

2. On trailer units, perform
general maintenance
such as checking the
safety chains, hitch, hitch
bolts, tires, and brakes.
Repair or replace if worn
or broken. Never oper­ate machine on improp­erly inflated or damaged
tires. Always use a safety cage or cable restraints
when reinflating a repaired tire.

3. Battery maintenance. Lead-acid batteries contain
sulfuric acid, that will damage eyes or skin on con­tact. Always wear a face shield to avoid getting acid
in the eyes. If acid contacts eyes, flush immediately
with clean water and get medical attention. Wear
rubber gloves and protective clothing to keep acid
off skin. Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks, flames, and
lighted tobacco away.

4. Filling of fuel. Never fill the fuel tank while the engine
is running, while smoking, or when near an open
flame. Never smoke while handling fuel or work­ing on the fuel system. The fumes in an empty fuel
container are explosive. Never cut or weld on fuel
lines, tanks, or containers. Move at least 10 feet
(3 meters) away from fueling point before starting
engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel and let dry before
starting engine

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CURRENT SET OF SAFETY DECALS

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WARNING

Wear eye protection
around operating
equipment.

23519

HOT EXHAUST

Both the single and double chains must be crossed
under the tongue. They must be oriented in such a
manner as to prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in the event of failure to the hitch,
coupler or ball. The Chains must be connected to
the towing vehicle so that the slack for each length
of chain, between the trailer and the towing vehicle,
is the same and must have no more slack when in
use than is necessary to permit proper turning of
the vehicles. The forward end of the chain must be
attached to the towing vehicle, not to the ball, but

SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION

to the hitch or other frame member. The chain must
be looped around the member and hooked back
into itself.

012278

THROWN OBJECT HAZARD

KEEP AWAY

To prevent serious injury or death from
thrown objects:
Stay away from discharge area during
operation. Keep others away.
Do not point discharge toward people,
animals or property

CAUTION

AREA AROUND ENGINE

MUST BE KEPT CLEAR

OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

P/N-31228

SW805

P/N 35101

Do not operate
without guards
in place.

12179

WARNING

BREAKAWAY SWITCH

Do not use for parking.
Attach cable to towing
vehicle with slack for
turning. Engine battery on
trailer must be charged
and hooked up for proper
breakaway function.

Always inspect tow
vehicle and equipment
hitch before towing.
Tighten all hitch
bolts and properly
connect wiring and
saftey chains.

P/N-23423

P/N-31227

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Operation and Maintenance

Manual for

B-40 Straw Blower

INTRODUCTION

This manual is designed for step-by-step instructions of the operation, care, and maintenance
of the B-40 Straw Blower. In addition, it contains illustrations and descriptions of a complete list
of parts and components for easy identification. For best results and to ensure longer life of the
equipment, please follow the instructions carefully. For your safety, read the entire manual before
operating this unit.

DEFINITION OF MULCHING

Mulching is the process whereby a vegetative mulch such as hay or straw, sometimes excelsior, or
other wood product or other vegetative material is spread on previously seeded areas to promote
germination, while providing temporary erosion control.

THE FINN B-40 STRAW BLOWER AND HOW IT WORKS

The FINN B-40 Straw Blower will apply vegetative mulch at a fast and uniform rate, utilizing a mini­mum amount of manpower.The baled vegetative mulch material is placed on the feed chute and
separated by the bale feeder as he feeds these bales into the beater box. In the beater box, a com­bination of beater chains and air currents separates the mulch into individual fibers. These fibers
are drawn into the blower housing and blown through the discharge assembly onto the seedbed.

TOWING VEHICLE

The truck used to tow the FINN B-40 Straw Blower should have a bed large enough to carry the
quantity of mulch needed for economical operation. The truck must be equipped with a 2 in. ball
rated 3000 lb (1360 kg). The tow vehicle must be able to support 400 lb (181 kg) down on its hitch.

LOADING BALES

Load the bales of mulch on the truck bed with binder twine or wire on top rather than on the side.
This makes it easier to grab the bales while the Straw Blower is in operation.

Place the first layer of bales lengthwise on the truck. The second layer of bales should be placed
crosswise. Alternate successive layers lengthwise and crosswise in order to secure the load.
Leave enough room at the rear of the truck bed for the bale handler to stand.

PRE-START CHECK

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1. Skid Unit – Check condition of all mounting hardware securing the Straw Blower to the
truck bed.

Trailer Unit – Inspect hitch, safety chains, lights, brakes, and breakaway switch.

2. Ensure all guards are in place.

EQUIPMENT CHECK

WARNING

Equipment check must be made with the engine OFF and all rotating parts stopped. Failure
to comply could result in death or serious injury.

1. Tool kit - Make sure that it contains the following items: twine knife (number 20057) and
ENGINE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. See TOOL KIT on page 24.

2. Check beater box for foreign objects that could damage the equipment or injure workers.

3. Check fuel tank and fill as required. Use gasoline only.

4. Check engine oil and fill or change as required. Refer to ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANU­AL.

5. Inspect air cleaner for dust and dirt. Refer to ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

6. Check beater chains and their mounting pins for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.

9. Lubricate equipment. Use hand gun only. See LUBRICATION CHART on page 9.

STARTING PROCEDURE

See safety section of the manual (pages 2 through 4) before operating the machine. Failure
to comply could result in minor to moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also

result in product or property damage.

1. Place the clutch switch in the DISENGAGE position.

2. Set throttle about 1/4 open.

3. Pull choke control out.

3. Turn key counterclockwise until starter engages and the engine starts.

4. Push the choke control in for even running.

5. Allow the engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes.

NOTE: This engine has a safety system that will shut the engine off if the

engine oil pressure decreases below an acceptable level.

6. With the engine running between 1250 and 1750 rpm (check tachometer), move the
clutch switch to the ENGAGE position. The clutch is then activated using an electrical
pulse and will gradually engage over a 3-second time span.

NOTE: When starting your B-40 Straw Blower under cold conditions:

until engine warms to the appropriate operating temperature,
it may be necessary to slightly increase the choke before engaging
the blower.

CAUTION

CREW MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTIES

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1. The Operator controls the placement of the mulch on the seedbed by moving the dis-

charge assembly. He also controls the movement of the towing truck along the seedbed
by using a predetermined set of hand signals.

2. The Bale Handler operates from the truck bed and supplies the feeder with bales of mulch

material, cut side up.

3. The Bale Feeder cuts and disposes of the twine or wire. He also separates the bale into

1-1/2-inch to 2-inch bats and feeds those into the shredder box allowing about 10 inches
of space between bats. Uniform feeding assures fast separation and more uniform appli­cation.

4. The Truck Driver follows the directions of the operator for the movement of the towing

truck. The truck driver should be cautious in starting or stopping the truck so that the
crew members are not thrown off balance.

BLOWER DISCHARGE

The B-40 Straw Blower should be towed to a point approximately 20 ft (6 m) from the area where
the mulch is to be applied. The operator elevates the discharge spout about 10 degrees above the
plane of the seedbed so that the mulch floats onto the seedbed.

NOTE: Do not drive the mulch into the seedbed with air pressure. The higher the tube is
held, the more uniform the application will be.

A full circle horizontal travel of the discharge spout allows the operator to vary the direction of the
discharge spout according to the prevailing winds. The tube should never be directed into the
wind, towards any persons, or at the towing vehicle. Use the engine throttle to control the distance
of the mulch.

CAUTION

Be sure beater chains are mounted opposite each other at all times to avoid throwing the
blower shaft out of balance. Failure to comply could result in minor to moderate personal
injury. Failure to comply could also result in product or property damage.

If any obstruction stops the flow of mulch, immediately disengage clutch and shut engine OFF. Do
not reach into the beater box or attempt any adjustment until the engine and all rotating parts have
stopped. When the obstruction has been removed, the motor can be restarted and mulch applica­tion can continue.

DANGER

Do not reach into the beater box or attempt any adjustment until the engine and all rotating
parts have stopped. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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AFTER FIRST 4 TO 8 HOURS OF OPERATION

1. Check and adjust belt. Proper tension is obtained when 3/8 in. (1 cm) of belt deflection is
obtained at the center of the belt span with a force of 5 lb (2.2 kg) with a used belt and 7 lb
(3.2 kg) with a new belt.

2. Torque wheel lugs to 85 to 98 ft.lb (12 to 13 kg-m), and again after 7 days. (Trailer option
only.)

3 Change engine oil and filter.

DAILY CLEAN-UP AND MAINTENANCE

Follow this procedure daily to keep the equipment in good operating condition:

1. Clean the air cleaner following the instructions in the ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

2. Clean the beater chains, making sure to remove all twine, wire, and other foreign objects.
Check pins and nuts.

3. Lock the discharge tube into place.

4. Check engine oil level and fill as necessary.

5. Check hitch bolts and safety chains. Repair or replace as necessary.

EVERY 50 HOUR MAINTENANCE

After each 50 hour period of operation, follow this procedure:

1. Lubricate bearings with general-purpose chassis lubricant, using a grease gun. Wipe each
bearing before lubrication to remove dirt and prevent overheating.

2. Inflate tires to 35 psi (241 kPa).

3. Check belt adjustment.

EVERY 100 HOUR MAINTENANCE

1. Change engine oil, following engine manufacturer ’s recommendations, after every 100
hours.

2. Change the engine oil filter cartridge with every oil change (once every 100 hours).

CAUTION

Perform maintenance only while engine is OFF. Failure to comply could result in minor to
moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also result in product or property dam­age.

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LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART

Ref. No. Location Lubricant Frequency Number

1. Grease drive shaft bearings. CL Weekly 2

2. Check fuel tank level. GA Daily 1

3. Check engine oil level. MO Daily 1

4. Check air cleaner. Daily 1

Service pre-cleaner element. Every 25 Hours 1
Change air cleaner element. Every 100 Hours 1

5. Change engine oil and filter. MO Every 100 Hours 1

LUBRICANT OR FLUID USED

CL Chassis Lubricant
MO Motor oil SAE 30 CD/SF
GA Gasoline Fuel

TIME KEY FLUID CAPACITIES

DAILY (8 hours) Fuel - 4.0 gal (15 L)
Engine Oil - 2.1 qt (2 L)
WEEKLY (50 hours)

EVERY 100 hours

1

3

4

5

2

1

9

NOTES

10

10

B-40

Straw Blower

Parts Manual

Model MO

11

NOTES

12

12

3

2

1

4

5

5

5

1

6

BLOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required.

1 035033 Blower Shaft Bearing 2
2 035021 Shaft Pad Weldment 1
3 035104 Blower Blade Assembly 1
4 035099 Blower Bushing w/Key 1
190125-70 Blower Blade Key 1
5 035081 Beater Chain Assembly 3
022487 5/16 Flex Lock Pivot Nut 6
020119 Hardened Shoulder Bolt 6
035080 Beater Hub Weldment 3
020238 Beater Chains - 2 Pitch 6
6 035013 Blower Shaft 1
035074 Driven Sheave 1
035075 Gripnotch Belts - Matched set of 2 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

13

19

15

18

15

9

2

14

16

23

5

6

3

15

13

4

17

8

11

10

12

13

17

23

1

7

20

23

21

22

25

24

14

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

DISCHARGE HEAD ASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required

1 035115 Discharge Elbow 1
2 035111 Discharge Tube Weldment 1
3 035117 Discharge Head Handle 1
4 035118 Pivot Pin 1
5 035114-01 Discharge Seal - Felt 1
6 035114-02 Discharge Main Seal - Rubber 1
7 035116-03 Head Stop Tubes 2
8 022962 Hair Pin Cotter 1
9 X0420 1/4" Bolt 8
10 W04F 1/4" Flat Washer 16
11 W04L 1/4" Lock Washer 8
12 Y04 1/4" Hex Nut 8
13 X05128 5/16" Bolt 2
14 Y05 5/16" Hex Nut 2
15 W08F 1/2" Flat Washer 2
16 W05L 5/16" Lock Washer 2
17 W12F 3/4" Flat Washer 2
18 Y08J 1/2" Jam Nut 1
19 Y08L 1/2" Lock Nut 1

20 035024-09 Swivel Spacer 4
21 W05L 5/16" Lock Washer 4
22 X0524 5/16" Bolt 4
23 W05F 5/16" Flat Washer 8
24 035136 Transition Weldment 1
25 035037 O-Ring 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

15

6

7

10

5

11

4

8

12

9

B40

3

2

1

Straw Blower

20

16

19

16

18

13

17

14

15

NOTE: With Guard

Removed

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

BEATER BOX AND FEED CHUTE

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required

1 035143 Gasoline Fuel Tank 1
080691C Fuel Cap 1
035123V Shut-Off Valve 1
035123G Shut-Off Valve Grommet 1
035012-02 Fuel Tank Holder 1
2 035004-01 Feed Chute Support 1
3 035109-02 Shaft Guard Cover 1
035109-01 Shaft Gaurd Base 1
4 035004-02 Feed Chute Gusset 1
5 035113-01 Feed Chute Extension 1
6 035113-02 Feed Chute 1
7 035018 Feed Swing Door 1
035018-04 Swing Rod 1
8 035012-01 Tube Hold-Down 1
031245 Snapper Pin 1
9 035070 Belt Guard 1
035071 Belt Guard Mount 1
10 035008 Beater Box Cover 1
11 035018-08 Feed Chute Latch 1
035041 Cotterless Hitch Pin 1
12 035136 Transition Weldment 1
13 035074 Clutch Sheave 1
14 030876 Clutch Sheave Bushing 1
15 035075 Gripnotch Belts - Matched set of 2 1
16 035073-01 Electric Clutch 1
17 035135 Clutch Retainer 1
035025 20 HP Engine 1
KL1205001 Oil Filter 1
KL4708303 Air Filter 1
KL2406857-S Muffler 1
KL2405013-S Fuel Filter 1
18 035069-05 Clutch Retaining Washer 1
19 035069-04 Clutch Spacer 1
20 035083 Bumper Guard 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

17

CONTROL BOX WIRING

Part No. Description No. Required

035128 Control Box Assembly 1
035128W Wiring Harness for 035128 1
035098 Power Pulse Flasher 1
052112 Toggle Switch 1
080526 Toggle Switch Boot 1
FW71584 Idec Timer Relay 1
FW71585 Idec Timer Relay Socket 1
FW71749-02 Relay 1
035130 Ground Strap 1
035127 Battery 1
035073 Electric Clutch 1
035103 Control Box 1
035129 Battery Cable (RED) 1

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SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

WHITE

RED

BROWN

GRAY GRAY

GREEN

2

3

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

RED

BROWN

YELLOW

BLACK

WHITE

GROUND

BROWN

RED

BATTERY "+"

BLACK

RED

BREAK-

AWAY

TRAILER WIRING

Part No. Description No. Required

035060 Trailer Wiring 1
060069 Plug and Recepticle 1
005137 Left-Hand Taillight 1
005137-A Taillight Lens 1
005138 Right-Hand Taillight 1
005137-A Taillight Lens 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

19

10

1

11

4

9

8

6

5

3

7

2

TRAILER ASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required

1 LH 005137 Left-Hand Taillight 1
1 RH 005138 Right-Hand Taillight 1
2 035140 Rubber Torsion Axle 1
055493 Wheel and Tire Assembly 2
3 031189 Jack 1
4 020970 Decal "Caution Do Not ..." 1
5 031228 Decal "Saftey Chain ..." 1
6 031227 Decal "Always Inspect..." 1
7 023915 Grab Hook 2
190028 Binder Chain 6
8 060069 Trailer Plug 1
9 035060 Trailer Wiring Harness 1
10 061361 Trailer Assembly 1

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SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

AXLE AND HUB ASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required

055503 Axle Assembly 2
1 WL10-9 Grease Seal 1
2 WL31-31-2 Inner Bearing Cone 1
3 WL31-31-1 Inner Bearing Cup 1
4 WL31-31-1 Outer Bearing Cup 1
5 WL31-31-2 Outer Bearing Cone 1
6 WL6-1 Spindle Nut 1
7 WL21-3 Grease Cap 1
8 WL19-2 Cotter Pin 1
9 WL8-257-4 Hub and Drum 1
WL25-53 1/2" - 20 Stud 5
10 WL4-54 Brake Flange 1
11 055493 Wheel and Tire Assembly 1
055493-R Wheel 1
055493-T Tire 1
12 WL23-47 Left-Hand Brake Assembly 1
WL23-48 Right-Hand Brake Assembly 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

21

1

9

8

5

10

2

3

7

11

10

12

B40

Straw Blower

6

4

5

5

15

14

13

6

DECALS

Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required

1 031235 Decal "FINN" 2
2 023856-03 Decal "B40" 2
3 023855 Decal "Straw Blower" 2
4 031331 Decal "Gasoline" 1
5 007231 Decal "Service Weekly" 3
6 012179 Decal "Warning Do Not..." 2
7 055280 Decal "Warning Thrown..." 1
8 023519 Decal "Caution Wear Eye..." 1
9 020068 Decal "Danger Rotating..." 2
10 035106 Decal "Operating Instructions..." 1
11 035101 Decal "Caution Area..." 1
12 012278 Decal "Danger Hot Exhaust" 1
13 011690 FINN Name Plate 1
14 020976 Decal "Patent Infringement" 1
15 012260 Mantain Saftery Decal Plate 1

22

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

TOOL KIT

Part Number Description No. Required

410003-05 B-40 Tool Box Parts Kit 1
012305 Adhesive Label 1
020057 Twine Knife #13 1
012681A FINN Beige Aerosol Paint 1
020063 Twine Knife #11 1
KL1205001 Oil Filter 1
KL4708303 Air Filter 1
KL2406857-S Muffler 1
KL2405013-S Fuel Filter 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE

SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE

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