The Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 8
General Information ................................................................................................................. 8
Operating the Tractor ............................................................................................................... 8
During Operation...................................................................................................................... 8
PARTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 29-35
Category Compatibility 3 point Standard cat.1 & cat.2
Quick Hitch Compatibility ASABE Compatible Cat. 1 & 2
Air flow 6061 cfm
Impeller dimension 29 3/4" x 10" – 12 blades
Impeller speed 1453 rpm to 540 rpm
Air velocity 141 m/h – 227 km/h
Outlet area 70.4 cu.in – 454.2 cu.cm
30HP tractor – PTO 540 rpm
BL1130
25 HP PTO
Drive Belt 4-5VX560 "power ban d"
Driveline 40 series
Directional control Manual Panel – left or right
Ground clearance 3 1/ 8"
Height adjustment Determined by tractor
Caster wheel 3 wheels – 12" dia. X 3" pn eumatic
Impeller housing
Dimension 46 1/2" length x 48 1/2" height x 49 1/4" width
Weight 655 lbs
Rear & front panel: 10ga
Housing edge : 12ga
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TO THE PURCHASER
INTRODUCTION
All products are designed to give safe, dependable
service if they are operated and maintained
according to instructions.
Read and understand this manual before
operation.
This manual has been prepared to assist the
owner and operators in the safe operation and
suitable maintenance of the implements. The
information was applicable to products at the time
of manufacture and does not include modifications
made afterwards.
Read and understand this operator's manual
before attempting to put an implement into
service. Familiarize yourself with the operating
instructions and all the safety recommendations
contained in this manual and those labeled on the
implements and on the tractor. Follow the safety
recommendations and make sure that those with
whom you work follow them.
The Dealer is responsible for wa rran t y re gistra ti on of t he uni t y ou h ave pu rchas ed . T o assis t yo ur deal er i n
handling your needs, please record here after the mo del numb er and seri al number o f your imple ment and
tractor. It is also advisable to supply them to your insurance company. It will be helpful in the event that an
implement or tractor is lost or stolen.
Illustrations
The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce
the full detail and the exact sha pe of the parts or
depict the actual models, but are intended for
reference only.
Direction Reference
Right Hand and Left Hand are determined by
those seen by the conductor standing behi nd the
equipment.
TRACTOR DEBRIS BLOWER
MODEL :
SERIAL NUMBER :
DATE OF PURCHASE :
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SECURITY
SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used th roughout this manual and on labels
on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions
carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before yo u attempt
to assemble or use this unit.
DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions
are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
All products are designed to give saf e, dependable service if they are operated and maintained according
to instructions. Read and understand this man ual before operation
be certain anyone operating this product reads this manual, and all other applicable manuals , to become
familiar with this equipment and all safety precautions. Failure to do s o could result in serious personal
injury or equipment damage. If you have any questions, consult your dealer.
. It is the owner's responsibility to
BEFORE OPERATION
Children and Bystanders
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
generally attracted to machines and the work
being done. Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the operating area and
under the watchful eye of another
responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
the work area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and
look for small children.
4. Never carry children while operating the
machine. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe operation of the
machine.
5. Never allow children to play on the machine
or attachment even when turned off.
6. Never allow children to operate the machine
even under adult supervision.
7. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstructions
that might hide children from sight.
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SECURITY - continued
NOTICE
A safe operator is the best insuranc e against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced t hey
may be, should read this Operator's Manual and all other related manuals before attempting to opera te
an implement. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the implements and on the tractor.
DEBRIS BLOWER
Before Operation
1. Read and understand this operator's
manual and tractor operator's manual.
Know how to operate all controls and how
to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
2. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing
around the tractor and implement. It may
catch on moving parts or controls, leading
to the risk of accident.
3. Disengage clutch and shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. Do not operate equipment in wintertime
without wearing adequate winter garments.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running. Read this manual
carefully to acquaint yourself with the
equipment as well as the tractor operator's
manual. Working with unfamiliar equipment
can lead to accidents. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
8. Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged
safety and warning decals. See list of
decals in the operator's manual.
9. Do not modify or alter this equipment or
any of its components, or any equipment
function without first consulting your dealer.
10. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and grime.
11. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted
as recommended by your dealer. Weights
provide the necessary balance to prevent
tip-over or loss of traction or steering
6. Keep all shields in place and properly
tighten all mounting hardware.
7. Periodically, inspect all moving parts for
wear and replace with authorized service
parts if an excessive amount of wear is
present.
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SECURITY - continued
Debris blower Operation
1. Before leaving the tractor/debris blower
unattended, take all possible precautions.
Park the tractor/debris blower on level
ground, set the parking brake, disengage
debris blower drive, lower the debris blower
to the ground, place all levers including
auxiliary control levers in neutral, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Prior to operation, clear work area of all
objects that can be picked up and thrown.
Mark all curbs, pipes, etc. that cannot be
moved.
3. Be sure the debris blower drive is in OFF
position before starting engine.
4. Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing a gravel drive, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. Keep clear of all rotating parts. Do not put
hands or feet under, or into debris blower
with engine running. Be especially
observant of the debris blower areas of
discharge, intake or all other mechanical
motions.
7. Park the tractor/debris blower on level
ground, set the parking brake, disengage
the debris blower drive, lower the debris
blower to the ground, place all control levers
in neutral, shut off the engine, remove the
ignition key and allow the rotating parts to
stop BEFORE making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
8. If the debris blower starts to vibrate
abnormally, disengage the pulley, stop the
engine immediately and check for cause.
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of
trouble.
9. Do not ru n the engine indoors except when
starting engine and transporting attachment
in or out of building. Carbon monoxide gas
is colorless, odorless and deadly.
10. Do not attempt to operate on ste ep slopes. If
operating on slopes is necessary, exercise
extreme caution when changing direction.
11. Never operate debris blower without guards,
and other safety protective de vices in place.
All tractor and debris blower shields and
covers must be correctly installed at all times.
When necessary to remove these, th ey must
be reinstalled immediately.
12. Never operate debris blower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells,
embankments, etc., without proper
adjustment of the angling deflector.
13. Never operate machine at high transport
speeds on a slippery surface.
14. Use extra caution when backing up.
15. Disengage power to debris blower when
transporting or when n ot in use.
16. Never operate the debris blower without good
visibility and lighting.
17. Prolonged exposure to loud noise c an cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a
suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against
objectionable or uncomfortable noises.
18. Never allow anyone near the work area.
19. Never allow anyone to operate the debris
blower until they have read the manual
completely and are thoroughly familiar with
basic tractor and debris blower operation.
20. Always make sure all debris blower
components are properly installed and
securely fastened BEFORE operation.
21. Keep away from discharge. This debris
blower has the capacity to throw deb ris at far
distances.
22. Never direct discharge towards people or
animals. Thrown debris can cause serious
injury.
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THE TRACTOR
General Information
SECURITY - continued
1. Read the operator's manual carefully before
using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
Operating the Tractor
1. Never run the tractor engine in a closed
building without adequate ventilation, as
the exhaust fumes are very dangerous.
2. Never allow an open flame near the fuel
tank or battery.
3. Make sure the shield is installed when
using a PTO-driven equipment and always
replace the shield if damaged.
4. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop,
shut off the engine, lower the implement to
the ground and remove the ignition key
before leaving the tractor.
5. Never park the tractor on a steep slope.
6. Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes.
7. Use of tire chains for better traction and
stability is recommended.
8. Always drive the tractor at speeds
compatible with safety, especially when
operating over rough ground, crossing
ditches, or when turning.
9. Handle fuel with care, as it is highly
flammable.
10. Use approved fuel container.
11. Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot
engine.
12. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
13. Never allow anyone to operate the debris
blower until they are thoroughly familiar
with basic tractor and debris blower
operation.
2. Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There is no safe place for
extra riders
14. A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels
when attachments are in transport position.
Without this weight, tractor could tip over,
causing personal injury or death. The
weight may be attained with a loader, front
wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
15. Always make sure all debris blower
components are properly installed and
securely fastened BEFORE operation.
During Operation
1. Do not allow anyone to ride on the tractor/
debris blower at any time. There is no safe
place for passengers on this equipment.
The operator MUST sit in the tractor seat.
2. Eye and hearing protection is
recommended when operating the debris
blower.
3. Operate only during daylight hours, or when
the area is well lit with bright artificial light.
4. Disengage the PTO (turn to “OFF”), place
the transmission in neutral, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine and remove the
key, and make sure rotating components
have stopped BEFORE leaving the
operator’s seat.
5. Inspect the debris blower after striking any
foreign object to assure that all debris
blower parts are safe and secure and not
damaged.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Park the tractor/debris bloweron level
ground, set the parking brake, disengage
the PTO, shut off the engine, remove the
key, and lower the implement to the ground
BEFORE making any debris blower
adjustments.
2. To avoid injury, do not adjust or service the
debris blower with the tractor engine
running. Making sure rotating components
have completely stopped before leaving the
operator’s seat
3. Always wear eye protection when cleaning
or servicing the debris blower.
4. Do not work under any part of the tractor or
debris blower, unless it is securely
supported by safety stands.
5. Make sure all shields and guards are
securely in place following all service,
cleaning, or repair work.
6. Do not modify or alter this equipment or
any of its components or operating
functions. If you have questions concerning
modifications, consult with your dealer.
TRANSPORTATION
1. If the tractor/debris blower is to be driven on
public roads, it must be equipped with an
SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign. Check
local traffic codes that may apply to unit
usage on public roads and highways in your
area.
2. Be alert for all ot her traffic when driving the
tractor/ debris blower on public roads or
highways.
3. Reference the Roadway Transport section
on page 19.
STOR AGE
1. Before storing the debris blower, certain
precautions should be taken to protect it
from deterioration.
2. Clean the debris blower thoroughly.
3. Make all the necessary repairs.
4. Replace all Safety Signs that are
damaged, lost, or otherwise become
illegible. If a part to be replaced has a sign
on it, obtain a new safety sign from your
dealer and install it in the same place as on
the removed part.
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5. Repaint all parts from which paint has worn
or peeled.
6. Lubricate the debris blower as instructed
under "Lubrication" section.
7. When the debris blower is dry, oil all
moving parts. Apply oil liberally to all
surfaces to protect against rust.
8. Attach driveline shield safety chain around
driveline by passing it over the upper hitch
9. Store in a dry place.
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5RD2500813
DECALS
Replace immediately if damaged
5RD2500786
5RD2500792
5RD2500793
5RD2500785
5RD2500624
5RD664391
5RD664391
5RD664391
5RD2500616
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5RD2500830
5RD2500827
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ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR PREPARATION
See Dealer for Tractor Preparation information.
DEBRIS BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After
assembly, torque all the bolts according to the Torque Specification Table at the end of the manual.
Debris Blower removing front wooden crate (Fig. 1)
1. Remove the six 3/8"NC x 3/4" carriage bolt
and six 3/8"NC serrated flange nut to
remove the belt protector (item 1).
2. Keep the hardware for further use. Remove
the four screws (item 4) and 1/4" flat
washers (item 5) that maintain the Debris
Blower to the crate.
3. Reinstall the belt protector (item 1) with the
six 3/8"NC x 3/4" carriage bolt and six
3/8"NC serrated flange nut removed
previously.
4. Remove the three round wire lock pins
(item 6) from the wheel support pins and
attach them in the holes provided on the
side of the Debris Blower (item A).
5. You may use the two lifting holes (item 7) to
move the Debris Blower more easily.
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ASSEMBLY
Debris Blower Installation on a Three Point Hitch (Figures 2-3)
NOTE: To install on a Cat. 1 three point hitch,
the hitch pins (item 3) must be oriented tow ard
the inside. On a Cat. 2, they must be oriented
toward the outside.
NOTE
quick hitch, remove the
1 1/4" OD bushing from the
3/4" upper pin. If you install
the debris blower on a
Cat.2 tractor, you must
remove the two 1 1/2"OD
bushings attached to the
hitch pins with spring pins
(items 1-2-3).
1. Attach the upper and lower arms to the
: To install on a
tractor:
CATEGORY 1
A- Attach the tractor lower arms (item 1) to
debris blower pins (item 2) from the inside
and secure with linchpins (item 3).
B- Secure the tractor upper arm (item 4)
between the upper hitch plates (item 6)
with a pin (item 5) and a linchpin (item 3).
(Figure 2)
Before connecting debris blower
driveline to tractor drive shaft, make
sure driveline is not too long in raised,
lowered and middle position. If the
driveline is too long it must be
shortened, to avoid damaged to tractor.
See procedure on pages 14 to 16.
ATTENTION
CATEGORY 2
A- Attach the tractor lower arms (item 1) to
debris blower pins (item 2) from the
outside and secure with linchpins (item 3).
B- Secure the tractor upper arm (item 4)
between the upper hitch plates (item 6)
with a pin (item 5) and a 1"OD x 2" lg
bushing (5RD4600056) (item 7 – not
included) and a linchpin (item 3).
2. Lower the debris blower to the ground to
adjust the level, parallel to the ground, with
the tractor upper arm.
3. Adjust the tractor anti-sway arms (item 8) to
prevent back and forth movement of the
debris blower. Make sure there is no contact
with the tractor tires.
(Figure 3)
Figure 2
CATEGORY 1
Figure 3
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ASSEMBLY
Installation of the Debris Blower
with a Quick Hitch Cat. 1
Figure 4: Place the Debris Blower (item 1) on
flat hard ground. Unlock the lower locks of the
quick hitch (item 2) by lifting the two hitch
levers. Back up the tractor slowly aligning the
three quick hitch hooks (item 4) with the three
bushings (item 3) of the debris blower and
lock the quick hitch lower locks.
IMPORTANT: To install on a Cat. 1 three
point hitch with a Quick Hitch, the pins with 1
1/2"OD bushings must be oriented toward
the inside. On a Cat. 2 quick hitch, they mus t
be oriented toward t he o ut sid e.
Installation of the Debris Blower
with a Quick Hitch Cat. 2
1. Figure 5a: Remove the linchpins (item 1),
lockwashers (item 3), nuts (item 2) and pins
(item 4). Use a round wood stalk to block the
cat.1 and 2 pin during the loosening and the
tightening of the nut.
2. Figure 5b: Install the pins (item 1) in the
position illustrated and reinstall the
lockwashers (item 3), nuts (item 2), and
linchpins (item 4).
3. Figure 5c: Place the debris blower (item 1) on
flat hard ground. Unlock the lower locks of the
quick hitch (item 2) by lifting the two hitch
levers. Back up the tractor slowly aligning the
three quick hitch hooks (item 4) with the three
bushings (item 3) of the debris blower and lock
the quick hitch lower locks.
Figure 4
CATEGORY 1
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Figure 5b
Figure 5c
Driveline Preparation
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT:
A proper initial installation w ill give you years
of satisfactory service on your equipment.
Please read carefully following instructions
that have been specially included to help you
and ensure you are satisfied with your
purchase.
HOW TO DETERMINE DRIVELINE ANGLES
IMPORTANT: To obtain the proper universal
joint angles, it is recommended to adjust the
three point hitch at the furthest point from the
tractor recommended by the manufacturer
Danger: Tractors Too Big
It is dangerous to use a tractor that is too big an d
powerful. The tractor will always be able to
overload the blower, even if the machine is
already at maximum capacity. Furthermore,
tractors being very high, the driveline angles will
be excessive which means the universal joints
will be very vulnerable and the life of the driveline
will be dramatically reduced.
The universal joint angle is directly related with
the life of driveline. In order to reduce the angle, it
is necessary to increase the distance between
the debris blower and the tractor .
Angles of Driveline Joints Too Large Reasonable Angles of Driveline Joints
Avoid Acceptable
Unequal Angles at Driveline Joints Equal Angles at Driveline Joints
Avoid
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ASSEMBLY
ANGLES AT EACH END OF DRIVELINE
To avoid damages to the driveline or the
debris blower, it is recommended to always
keep tractor driveline and debris blower input
shaft parallel.
DETERMINING DRI VELINE LENGTH
IMPORTANT: Before using the equipment,
make sure the driveline is not too long. At
working position, the two half drivelines
must intersect each other sufficiently to
insure maximum efficiency but there must
not be any interference.
1. To determine the "L" length foryour tractor
model first find the "X" factor by measuring
the horizontal distance between the end of
the tractor's drive shaft and the end of the
debris blower's driven shaft when the
debris blower is in transport position as
shown on Figure A.
2. Choose in the table below the "Y" factor
according to the tractor category and
deduct that number from "X" to determine
"L" which is the center-to-center length
between the universal joints.
L = X – Y
3PTSHITCH
CATEGORY
Figure A
Y
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Cat. 1 4 1/2"
Cat. 2 5 1/2"
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ASSEMBLY
T
A
NOTE:
Before cutting, make sure the two sha fts
intersect by at least 7 3/4" when in working
position that is when the debris blower rests on
the ground.
3. Hold the two half-shaft side by side and
locate the "L" length between the two centerto-center half-shaft universal joints. Mark off
the zone to be cut on both halves opposite
each half-shaft guard as show n on Figure B.
4. Cut off inner and outer guard tubes as well as
the inner and outer telescopic sections.
SECTION TO CU
5. Cut the guard a second time leaving the
same distance between the end of the guard
and the end of the shaft as existed before.
To obtain the proper distance "A" shown on
Figure C, cut the guard according to the
following table:
DISTANCE A
Male PTO Female PTO
1 3/4" 1 1/4"
6. File down tubes and remove chips.
7. Apply grease to inside of outer telescopic
section.
IMPORTANT
: Work with fully guarded s hafts
only!
Figure B Figure C
MARK OFF THE ZONE TO BE CUT ON BOTH HALVES
OPPOSITE EACH HALF-SHAFT GUARD
SECTION TO CUT
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ASSEMBLY
Driveline Installation
(Figure 6)
1. Separate the debris blower from the three
point or quick hitch.
2. Grease driveline sliding surfaces and yoke
(item 1).
3. Remove t he bolts (items 2) from the driveline
yoke ( (item 1) and connecter to the debris
blower shaft. Make sure the driveline is
well secured to the shaft by reinstalling the
bolts and nuts (item 2-3) in the order shown.
Tighten the bolts according to the Torque
Specification Table at the end of the manual.
4. Attac h safety chain (item 4) around the upper link to prevent the guard from spinning.
Figure 6
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ASSEMBLY
Removing Debris Blower from Tractor (Figure 7)
1. Set parking brake and turn engine off.
2. Direct the wheel supports (item 2) along the
housing support tube (as illustrated) and lock in
position with three round wire lock pins (ite m 1),
that are attached to the debris blower housing
(item A).
3. 3 point Hitch only: Detach upper arm by
removing linchpin and pin.
4. Disconnect driveline (item 3) from tractor and
attach the driveline safety chain (item 4) to the
housing support with the chain spring hook.
5. 3 point Hitch only: Carefully detach lo wer arms
from hitch pins by removing linchpins and loosen
anti-sway turnbuckles.
6. Quick Hitch only: Lift the two levers to release
lower hooks.
7. Lower the tractor 3 point system and slowly back
tractor away from the Debr is Bl ower.
IMPORTANT
blower, retorque all bolts after the first 10
hours of operation.
: To avoid damages to the debris
A
Figure 7
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OPERATION
GENERAL PREPARATION
1. Read the operator’s manual
carefully before using the tractor
and debris blower. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper
use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
2. Make sure the impeller operates
freely.
3. Check the s hear bolt on the PTO, fo r
proper tightness.
4. Wear adequate winter outer
garments while operating equipment.
ATTENTION
To avoid personal injury, be sure the
tractor engine is off, the drive shaft
disengaged, and all movement has
stopped before making any
adjustments.
Roadway Transport (Figures 8a-8b-8c)
1. Position the tractor and the debris blower on a level
surface.
2. Adjust the 3 point height to maximum.
3. Figure 8a: Go to the front of the debris blower at
approximate distance of 15 feet fro m it, in the middle
and at the same level than the tractor.
4. Figure 8b: Look toward the tractor and check if the
rear tractor lights are all visible, specially the lower
ones. (item 1). If some are hidden, lower the 3 point
until the lights become visible.
5. Figure 8c: When the height is set, take note of the
adjustment on the lever graduation (item 1) fo r futures
utilization with the same tractor. Then adjust the lock
(item 2) to the position found previously to make sure
to not exceed the prescribed he ight for security.
6. If you use another equipment and modify the lock
adjustment, make sure to reset the lock to the good
position to make the tractor lower rear lights always
visible.
Figure 8b
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Figure 8a
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Figure 8c
OPERATING CONTROLS
OPERATION
Debris Blower Commands
1. Use the PTO button to start and stop the
impeller. Start the engine and put the
throttle lever at low engine speed.
Engage the PTO lever and maintain
engaged. Make sure the debris blower is
turning in the right direction. If not, switch
the quick couplers. To stop the rotation,
disengage the PTO button.
2. Raise and lower the debris blower using
the hydraulic lift lever located on the
tractor. Pulling the lever backward raises
the debris blower, pushing the lever
forward lowers the debris blower.
3. Control brush speed with the RPM that
controls the debris ejection power.
Debris Blower Utilisation
1. A debris blower purpose s to displace rather light
debris to a variable distance according to the
impeller speed. For heavy debris, it is
recommended using some other equipmen t type
such as a rotary broom. For an optimum
performance, lower the debris blower as the 3
wheels touch the ground. Make sure th e loader
control lever is in floating position to allow the
equipment to follow the ground variation and so
more debris to be blown.
2. For light debris, use a higher vehicle ground
speed. For heavier debris, use a reduced vehicle
ground speed. For small area, lowe r the tractor
motor speed to eject debris on a short dis tance.
For wider area, use higher speed.
Nozzle air ejection Orientation
Equipment air ejection can be don e to the right or
the left. To change direction, move the orientation
arms on the debris blower. See decal on equipment
to check arm positions for right orientation.
WARNING: To avoid serious injuries:
never move the orientation arm when th e debris
blower is running.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Belt Tension Adjustment (Figure 9)
OPERATION
1. Remove the belt protector (item 5) by
removing the six 3/8"NC x 3/4" carriage
bolts and six serrated flange nuts (items 6-
7).
2. Loosen the eight 1/2"NC nylon insert
locknut (item 1).
3. Tighten eyebolt nuts (item 2). With a belt
tension gauge check for a 35lbs tension
and a 3/16" displacement in the cent er in all
belt axis (item 3).
4. Realign the driv ing pulle y assembl y (item 4)
by pressing the support against the bolted
guides. Tighten loosely the eight 1/2"NC
nylon insert locknuts (item 2) loosen
previously. With a long ruler t hat may cove r
the distance between pulleys, check the
pulleys alignment, If alignment is good,
tighten the eight 1/2"NC nylon insert
locknuts (item 2). If not, follow next step.
5. If the b elts are not well aligned, loosen the guide
nuts and the eyebolt nuts. Align the two pulleys,
slightly tighten the eight 1/2"NC nylon insert
locknuts (item 2). Press the guides against the
driving pulley assembly (item 4) and t ighten guide
nuts. Redo step 2. Check the pulleys alignment
and if the driving pulley assembly is well pressed
on guides. If so, tighten firmly the eight 1/2"NC
nylon insert locknuts. If not , repeat proced ure.
6. Reinstall the belt protector (item 5) with the six
3/8"NC x 3/4" carriage bolts and six serrated
flange nuts (items 6-7).
Figure 9
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MAINTENANCE
Shearbolt
Check the shearbolt indicated on th e figure below
at frequent intervals for prop er tig ht ness to be sure
the debris blower is in safe working condition. If
the shearbolt needs replacement, use the
following part only
Driveline
Shearbolt M8 x 1.25 x 50mm gr. 6.6 with nut. Part
# 5RD4700060.
SHEAR
BOLT
WARNING
Provide adequate blocking before working
under the debris blower when in the raised
position.
Driveline
IMPORTANT: When the debris blower is not
used for more than two weeks, perform
driveline maintenance and alw ays store it in a
dry place, away from bad weather conditions.
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LUBRICATION
Use oil or a grease gun and lubricate as follows:
DESCRIPTIONINTERVALLUBRICATION REQUIRED
Driveline
Bearing
8 hours
16 hours Oil the push pins
24 hours of
operation
Grease each universal joint. Separate the sliding parts and
cover each one of them with grease
Grease each bearing of the impeller shaft, the driving shaft, the
wheel support pins and the wheels.
PERIODIC CHECKS
DESCRIPTION TIME INTERVAL
Belt Each lubrication Check for damages
Housing, hitches, impeller
wheel supports
Hardware 24 hours of use Check a n d ti g h t e n i f n e e d e d
Tires Each utilization Check pressure
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100 hours of use Repair if needed
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MAINTENANCE
Belt Replacement (figures 10a-10b-10c)
1. Figure 10a: Remove the belt guard (item 1) and
the six 3/8"NC x 3/4" carriage bolts (item 2) and
six 3/8"NC serrated flange nuts (item 3).
2. Figure 10a: Remove the 1/2"NC x 2 1/2" bolt
hex (item 4) and the 1/2" lockwasher (item 5),
the 1/2" flat washer (item 6), the spacer (item 7)
and the 1/2" nylon insert locknut (item 8).
3. Figure 10a: Remove the 3/8" x 5" eyebolt
(item 9), the flat washer (item 10) and the nylon
insert locknut (item 11).
4. Figure 10a: Perform the 2 and 3 steps for the
second eyebolt.
5. Figure 10a: Remove the eight 1/2"NC nylon
insert locknuts (item 12), the eight 1/2"
lockwashers (item 13), the eight 1/2" (9/16" int.)
flat washers (item 14) and the eight 1/2"NC x 1
3/4" carriage bolts (item 15).
6. Figure 10b: With a hoist, raise the drive pulley
assembly (item 2) with a two hook chain (item 1)
to well balance the weight. (This assembly
weights approximately 75 pounds).
7. Put the drive pulley assembly to the ground and
move forward the debris blower.
8. Figure 10c: Remove the two set screws of the
bearing (item 1).
9. Figure 10c: Clean up the shaft behind the
bearing to remove the rear support plate
more easily (item 2).
10. Figure 10c: Place the new belt (item 3) over
the drive pulley (item 4).
11. Figure 10c: Reinstall the rear support plate
(item 2) and the two set screws on the
bearing (item 1) without tightening.
12. Figure 10c: Align the four notches with the
ones on the drive pulley assembly (item 4).
13. Place the drive pulley assembly to the ground
and back up the debris blower over it.
14. Raise the drive pulley assembly with the hoist
and reinstall the eight 1/2"NC x 1 3/4"
carriage bolts with the flat washers,
lockwashers and nylon insert locknuts. Do
not tighten.
15. Reinstall the two 3/8" x 5" eyebolts with the
1/2"NC x 2 1/2" hex bolts, the 1/2"
lockwashers, the 1/2" flat washers, the
spacers and the 1/2" nylon insert locknuts.
16. Go to «BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT »
section.
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Figure 10a
Figure 10b
Figure 10c
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MAINTENANCE
Impeller Removing and Reinstallation (figures 11a-11b)
TO REMOVE THE IMPELLER:
1. Figure 11a:If the debris blower is in
storage, remove the round wire lockpin
(item 1). Then remove the 1/4" cotter pin
(item 2), the flat washer (item 3) and the
wheel assembly (item 4). Place the arm
on a small wood block as a temporary
support.
2. Figure 11a: Attach the housing (item 7)
to a hoist with the hook provided on the
housing (item 5). Remove the twelve 3/8"
NC serrated flange nuts (item 6) and
move the housing to the front to take it
out from the impeller.
3. Figure 11b: Remove the 1/2"NC x 1" hex
bolt, the lockwasher and the flat washer
(items 2, 3 and 4) in front of the impeller
(item 1).
4. Figure 11b: Then remove the 1/2"NC x
3 1/2" hex bolt (item 5) and the 1/2"NC
nylon insert locknut (item 6).
5. Figure 11b: The impeller is provided with
an ejection device, so just screw a
3/4"NC x +/- 2 1/2" hex bolt (item 7) that
pushes against the shaft end and ejects
the impeller (item 1).
T
O REINSTALL THE IMPELLER:
1. Figure 11b:Remove the 3/4" x +/- 2 1/2" hex bolt
(item7).
2. Figure 11b: Apply grease on the shaft to
facilitate the reinstallation. Make sure to align the
hole in the impeller with the hole on the shaft,
where the 1/2"NC x 3 1/2" hex bolt was installed
(item 5). A light punch on the impeller should be
enough to insert it on the shaft.
3. Figure 11b: Attach with the 1/2"NC x 1" hex bolt,
the lockwasher and the flat washer (items 2, 3
and 4) in front of the impeller.
4. Figure 11b: Then attach the impeller with the
1/2"NC x 3 1/2" hex bolt (item 5) and the 1/2"NC
nylon insert locknut (item 6).
5. Figure 11a: Reinstall the front housing and the
wheels (follow the preceding procedure in
reverse).
Figure 11b
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DRIVELINE TROUBLESHOOTING
QUICK-DISCONNECT YOKE
AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Quick-disconnect pin tight or
completely seized.
Quick-disconnect pin
damaged (broken or bent)
Quick-disconnect pin
damaged in the locking
portion.
Quick-disconnect pin dirty
(insufficient maintenance).
Quick-disconnect pin
defective (forced
engagement, incorrect
handling)
Excessive shaft length.
Axial loads too high.
Note: Quick-disconnect pins must be cleaned and greased every 16 hours.
YOKE
AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Yoke ears deformation
Excessive shaft length.
Axial loads too high.
Excessive working angle
and torque.
Clean, oil and follow service
instructions.
Replace quick-disconnect pin.
Shorten shaft length (cut both
telescopic tubes as well as
shield and remove burrs).
Replace quick-disconnect pin.
Clean and grease telescopic
tubes, and replace both tubes,
if necessary.
Replace quick-disconnect pin.
Shorten shaft length (cut both
telescopic tubes as well as
shields and remove burrs).
Replace defective yokes.
Clean and grease telescopic
tubes, and replace bot h tubes,
if necessary.
Replace defective yokes.
Verify compatibility between
shaft and working conditions
(torque vs. angle).
Disengage tractor driveline
during cornering or when lifting
or lowering the implement.
Change to a larger driveline
size.
Replace defective yokes.
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Yoke ears distorted. Overload caused by high
starting and peak torques.
Yoke ears worn or pounded.
Excessive working angle. Avoid excessive working
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Engage driveline more
carefully.
Use appropriate safety
devices.
Replace defective yokes.
angle.
Disengage tractor driveline
during cornering.
Replace defective yokes.
MAINTENANCE
AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
CROSS KIT
Cross arms broken.
Bearing caps turning in their
cross journal.
Overheated bearing caps.
Accelerated wear of cross kit.
Extreme torque peak or
shock load.
Axial loads too high.
Excessive continuous
torque and/or excessive
working angle.
Inadequate greasing.
Excessive continuous
torque and/or excessive
working angle.
Inadequate greasing.
Use appropriate safety device.
Change to a larger driveline
short or no overlap at all
with extended driveline.
Follow lubrication instructions.
Mount chain to allow
maximum angularity.
Avoid contact of the shields
with fixed parts of the machine
or tractor.
Replace shield bearings.
Avoid contact of the shields
with fixed parts of the machine
or tractor.
Mount chain to allow
maximum angularity.
Replace defective parts.
Eliminate interference
between Shield cones and any
part on the tractor and/or
implement.
Avoid excessive angle during
cornering or when lifting or
lowering the implement.
Replace damaged Shield
cones.
Eliminate interference
between Shield cones and
any part on the tractor and/or
implement.
Replace damaged tubes.
Adjust Shield tube s length
with longer tubes.
Note: Shield bearings must be greased every 8 working hours.
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PARTS
I
NTRODUCTION
All parts are illustrated in "exploded views" which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to
each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations . These numbers correspond to those in the
"Reference Number" (REF) column, and are followed by the description and quantity required.
Right Hand and Left Hand are determined by those seen by the conductor standing behind the equipment.
The manufacturer reserves the rights to change , modify, or eliminate from time to time, for technical or
other reasons, certain or all data, specifications, or the product or products themselves, without any liability
or obligation.
The parts listed here are available through your local dealer.
MANUAL HOLDER
EF. DESCRIPTION QTY PART #
R
1 Manual holder 1 5RD4200030
2 Bolt hex. 5/16" NC x 1" lg gr. 5, PTD 2 5RD0100019
3 Nylon insert locknut 5/16" NC, PTD 2 5RD10000 05
NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry, or when lubricated wi th normal engine oil. They do not a pply if special
graphited or moly sidulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads.
SEE Grade No. 2 58
BOLT HEAD IDENTIFICATION
MARKS AS PER GRADE
NOTE: MANUFACTURING MARKS
WILL VARY.