Woods Equipment SB84S, SB64S, SB54S, SB74S User Manual
SNOWBLOWER
SB54S
SB64S
SB74C
SB84C
MAN0869
(Rev. 12/6/2011)
TO THE DEALER:
®
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods
and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that
all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Please contact your dealer to complete this form. Dealers can
register all Woods product at dealer.WoodsEquipment.com under Product Registration.
Failure to register the product does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and
safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become
acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be
obtained from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in
the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and
satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified.
Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.
For service, your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Woods service parts, and the necessary
tools and equipment to handle all your needs.
Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for
safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces
provided:
dealer. Read manual instructions
Model: _______________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________
Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location) ____________________________________
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Throughout this manual, the term NOTICE is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a triangle with
an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.
2 Introduction
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DEALER CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INDEX TO PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
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Introduction 3
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
Width Of Cut: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB54S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54"
SB64S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64"
SB74C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74"
SB84C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84"
Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24"(S Models) , 26"(C Models)
Number of Augers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Auger Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15"
Fan Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB54S/SB64S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22"
SB74C/SB84C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24"
Auger Flighting Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/16" x 2"
Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #50
Chute Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Deg.
Chute Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB54S/SB64S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-1/4"
SB74C/SB84C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29"
Operating Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB54S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415lbs
SB64S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436lbs
SB74C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592lbs
PTO Horsepower Requirement: . . . . SB54S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < = 25 H.P.
Tractor Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB54S/SB64S. . Limited CAT1 & CAT1
PTO Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 RPM
Auger Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 RPM
Gearbox Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.52 Qt SAE 80W-90
GENERAL INFORMATION
Some illustrations in this manual show the
equipment with safety shields removed to provide
a better view. This equipment should never be
operated with any necessary safety shielding
removed.
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your snowblower. Read it carefully. It
furnishes information and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive field
experience and engineering data. Some information
SB84C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632lbs
SB64S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 35 H.P.
SB74C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 50 H.P.
SB84C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 60 H.P.
SB74C/SB84C . . . . . . . CAT1 & CAT2
may be general in nature due to unknown and varying
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible inline
production changes, your machine may vary slightly in
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
machines as may be necessary without notification.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right,
left, forward and rearward directions. These are determined by sitting in the tractor operator's seat facing the
direction of forward travel.
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TRAINING
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that
kind of operator.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene, serious injury, or death will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
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PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic operation and allows loads or equipment components
to drop unexpectedly. When connecting equipment
or hoses or performing any hydraulic maintenance,
purge any air in hydraulic system by operating all
hydraulic functions several times. Do this before
putting into service or allowing anyone to
approach the equipment.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up resulting in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
OPERATION
Never place hands or body into discharge chute
or auger to unclog. Stored energy can cause auger
to quickly rotate when unclogging occurs and
cause severe injury or amputation. Stop engine,
remove key, disconnect driveline, and carefully
unclog, using a sturdy piece of wood.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
Safety 5
Do not operate or transport equipment while
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.
Operate tractor PTO at RPM listed on safety
decal located on fan housing above gearbox. Do
not exceed.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
MAINTENANCE
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never
place any part of the body underneath equipment
or between moveable parts even when the engine
has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak-down,
hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or
movement of control levers can cause equipment
to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe
injury or death.
• Service work does not require going underneath implement.
• Read Operator's Manual for service instructions or have service performed by a qualified
dealer.
Service and maintenance work not covered in
OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified
dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety procedures may be required. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its components in any way.
Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
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Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine is
stopped, power unit is properly secured, equipment and all components are lowered to the
ground, and system pressure is released by operating all valve control levers.
Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capacity. Use adequate personnel to handle heavy components.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
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Safety 7
4 - 1033602 1 - 1033600 5 - 1033270
7 - 1033601
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
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BE CAREFUL!
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.
Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a pressure washer;
high-pressure water can enter through very small scratches or under
edges of decals causing them to peel or come off.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods
dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at
www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call
1-800-319-6637.
2 - 1033274 8 - 1033273 3 - 1033271
6 - 1033272
9 - 1033176
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
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Safety 9
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the snowblower. The operator must be properly
trained. Operators should be familiar with the tractor,
snowblower, and all safety practices before starting
operation. Read through safety rules and decals on
page 5 through page 9.
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing equipment.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Never place hands or body into discharge chute
or auger to unclog. Stored energy can cause auger
to quickly rotate when unclogging occurs and
cause severe injury or amputation. Stop engine,
remove key, disconnect driveline, and carefully
unclog, using a sturdy piece of wood.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene, serious injury, or death will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
NOTICE
■ Be sure to complete the Pre-Operation Check
List on page 15 prior to operating this Snowblower.
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS
The snowblower has three main operating components. A 15" diameter auger dislodges the snow and
carries it to a central fan. The snow is then discharged
by the fan and directed away from the blower through a
controllable spout.
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The snowblower is mounted on a tractor 3-point hitch
and driven by the tractor PTO. A centrally located gearbox directs power to the fan and auger.
4. Attach tractor center link to upper hitch point of
snowblower. Adjust length of center link until the
top edge of the frame ends are parallel to ground.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3-Point Hitch
The compact snowblower (C series) requires the tractor to be equipped with a Category 1 or 2 three-point
hitch. The sub-compact (S series) snowblower requires
the tractor to be equipped with a limited Category 1 or
Category 1 three-point hitch.
Hydraulic Circuit
Either closed-center or open-center systems can be
used for the optional hydraulic spout control.
Tire Configuration
For best results, the tractor wheels should be set narrower than the cutting width of the snowblower. Wider
wheel settings will cause snow to be pulled under the
tractor and may require additional passes.
PTO Shaft
The tractor must be configured to accept a 1-3/8" 6spline 540 RPM system and must meet horsepower
specifications. See specifications, page 4.
Tractor Stability
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up resulting in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
5. Adjust tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway devices
to prevent snowblower from swinging side to side
during transport.
6. Attach front PTO driveline from snowblower to
tractor. Slide front section of PTO driveline into
back section. Slide PTO shaft onto rear of tractor.
NOTICE
■ If the PTO driveline is too long, severe driveline
and gearbox damage is possible when hooking up
the PTO driveline from the rotary snowblower to
the tractor. The front PTO driveline is long enough
to fit a variety of tractors. It is possible that the
front PTO driveline will need to be cut. There will be
NO benefit by cutting only one telescoping section.
Both sections of the driveline must be cut. DO NOT
FORCE THE PTO TO FIT.
■ If attaching with quick hitch, the distance
between the tractor PTO and gearbox input shaft
will increase. Please follow the steps as you would
for a 3-point hitch to insure proper engagement.
■ When attaching snow blower to multiple trac-
tors consider the drive length needed for each tractor and whether the drive line will work in all
combinations.
■ WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PTO DRIVELINE IS
TOO LONG, resulting in gearbox, PTO, yoke or
cross bearing damage.
NOTE: The PTO driveline, when attached to the
tractor and gearbox, must not extend so there is
less than 10-3/4” (bilobe) or 4-1/2" (trilobe) of overlap within the PTO driveline.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability (Typical)
ATTACHING SNOWBLOWER TO TRACTOR
1. Move the tractor into position in front of the snow-
blower. Move back slowly and carefully, not allowing anyone to be between the tractor and the
snowblower.
2. Turn off tractor engine.
3. Attach two lower arms of 3-point hitch with the two
hitch-pin assemblies.
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DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
Attach snowblower to tractor 3-point hitch (or quick
hitch if available). Do not attach driveline the first time
you attach the snow blower to the tractor. Raise and
lower snowblower to determine maximum and minimum distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox
input shaft. If distance is too large, driveline will be too
short for proper engagement. If distance is too small,
driveline may bottom out in operation and damage
snowblower or tractor.
If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer
for a longer driveline.
If driveline is too long, please follow instructions for
shortening driveline.
Operation 11
SHORTENING DRIVELINE
1-1/4"
A
1. Move snowblower up and down to get shortest
possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and
gearbox input shaft. Leave snowblower in minimum distance position. Install jack stands under
snowblower for support.
2. Separate driveline into two halves and connect
them to tractor and gearbox.
3. Place driveline halves parallel to one another to
determine how much to shorten the driveline.
5. Cut upper shield to this overall dimension
Figure 4. Cut Shield
6. Place cut portion of shield against end of shaft and
use as a guide. Mark and cut shaft.
Figure 2. Drive Halves Placed Parallel
4. Measure from end of upper shield to base of bell
on the lower shield (A). Add 1-1/4" to dimension
(A).
Figure 3. Determine Shield Length
Figure 5. Cut Shaft to Length
7. Repeat step 4 through 6 for other half of drive.
8. File and clean the cut ends of both drive halves.
Ensure the drive halves slide smoothly together.
Do not run tractor if proper driveline engagement cannot be obtained through these methods.
Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure
spring-activated locking collar slides freely and locks
driveline to PTO shaft.
MACHINE BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on the
snowblower when used for the first time, the following
items are to be checked.
A. After operating for 1/2 hour:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten
to their specified torque level.
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2. Check drive chain tension. Adjust as required.
3. Check that auger, fan and spout are in good condi-
tion.
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4. Check oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
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5. Lubricate all grease points.
B. After operating for 5 to 10 hours:
1. Repeat items 1 through 4 of Section A.
2. Then go to normal Owner Service Section,
page 16.
OPERATION
Each operator should review this section of the manual
at the start of the season and as often as required to be
familiar with the machine. When using, follow this procedure:
1. Review and follow the "Pre-Operation Check List,"
page 15.
2. Review "Attaching Snowblower to Tractor" section,
page 11.
3. Before going to the field, review "Transporting"
section, page 14.
4. Position snowblower in a level area and lower into
working position.
5. Starting Snowblower:
8. Ground Speed: Travel speed can vary between 1.5
and 8 mph depending on material and terrain conditions. It is the responsibility of the operator to
note the condition of the job being done and set the
speed to obtain proper feeding rate and maintain
safe control of machine.
9. The PTO driveline is equipped with a shear bolt,
Figure 6, that protects drive system components
from shock loads if machine strikes an obstruction.
See parts section for bolt size and grade.
■ Be sure area is clear of all bystanders.
■ Run engine at low idle.
■ Slowly engage PTO control to start machine.
■ Slowly bring engine to rated PTO speed. Never
exceed rated speed
6. Stopping Machine:
■ Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
■ Wait until PTO drive and snowblower have
slowed to low engine idle speed before disengaging PTO drive.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
7. Do not operate with bystanders in area. The
machine can pick up stones, sticks, wire and other
debris and throw it out with enough force to cause
severe injury or death to bystanders. Shut down
machine and wait for moving parts to stop before
approaching machine.
Figure 6. Shear Bolts
10. Operating Requirements:
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
■ Know where you are operating. Remove all
unwanted trash and debris before starting. It can
wrap around auger or be thrown out of machine
during operation.
■ Keep auger and fan in good condition. Do not
operate with a damaged fan or auger.
■ Do not allow the auger to hit and scalp ground
during operation. Hitting ground will pick up soil or
rocks that can be thrown out of machine.
■ To change direction of snow discharge, rotate
the discharge chute. It will rotate 270°.
To move a discharge chute equipped with an
optional hydraulic control, use tractor hydraulic
control to direct discharge left or right within its
270° range. It will not rotate a full 360°.
NOTE: For hydraulic rotator option, if chute turns
too quickly, adjust flow control on tractor hydraulics.
NOTE: Operating hydraulic deflector cylinder
requires low tractor flow rates. When initially operating cylinder reduce tractor hydraulic flow rate to
MAN0869 (04/13/2011)
Operation 13
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