PREFACE GENERAL INFORMATION This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance (such as cleaning and lubricating) is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety precautions in this manual and on any safety decals located on the product and on any equipment on which the attachment is mounted.
SAFETY STATEMENTS DANGER! THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY. WARNING! THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY. CAUTION! THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles or a face shield when driving pins in or out or when operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous material. WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT Do not work under raised booms without supporting them.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the function, safety, life and performance of the attachment. When making repairs, use only the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts may be substandard in fit and quality.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING. Hazardous fumes/dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area and dispose of paint and solvent properly.
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• Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached. • Safety signs are available, free of charge, from your dealer or from FFC. STANDARD FLOW PLACEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SIGNS 1. Clean the area of application with non-flammable solvent, and then wash the same area with soap and water.
INSTALLATION & SET-UP WARNING! READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment could result in serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this manual, as well as all manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover thoroughly before beginning installation, operation, or maintenance.
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INSTALLATION & SET-UP CAUTION! Failure to obey the following procedures may result in personal injury. • To avoid electrical shock during the wiring harness installation, remove the ground cable from the battery of your prime mover. Remove the ground cable from the negative (-) post of your prime mover's battery. Remove the nut from the POSITIVE (+) cable clamp on the battery and slide the RED wire ring terminal from the wiring harness cable over the positive (+) cable clamp bolt.
INSTALLATION & SET-UP READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals before beginning any Snow Blower setup. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws, and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or operating this equipment.
OPERATION JOY STICK ILLUSTRATIONS LEFT JOYSTICK RIGHT JOYSTICK Caterpillar Joy Stick Deflector UP: Button A Deflector DOWN: Button B Chute Rotation RIGHT: Button C & Button B Chute Rotation LEFT: Button C & Button A DEFLECTOR UP = BUTTON A DEFLECTOR DOWN = BUTTON B CHUTE ROTATION LEFT = BUTTON C PLUS BUTTON A CHUTE ROTATION RIGHT = BUTTON C PLUS BUTTON B...
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OPERATION Gehl RT Track Loader Joy Stick Chute Rotation LEFT: Button A Chute Rotation RIGHT: Button B Deflector UP: Button C Deflector DOWN: Button D...
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OPERATION JOY STICK ILLUSTRATIONS Case/New Holland Joy Stick Deflector UP: Button A Deflector DOWN: Button B Chute Rotation RIGHT: Button C Chute Rotation LEFT: Button D t t i l , e l t i l e l t l l a o l f Komatsu Joy Stick Deflector UP: Button A...
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OPERATION Intended Use This snow blower has been designed and built to push loose snow . Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to operation, service and repair conditions as specified by the manufacturer, are also essential elements of the intended use. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or working on this equipment.
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• Using your Snow Blower as a snow "plow" CAN result in damage to this product and WILL void all FFC warranties. Never direct the discharge at buildings, automobiles, trees, or any other item that may be damaged by thrown snow.
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OPERATION Hydraulic Snow Blower Operation CAUTION! Failure to obey the following procedures may result in personal injury. • Avoid pinch points and be aware of rotating parts when manually turning fan or auger. e) The fan can then be manually turned in a reverse rotation, allowing the foreign object to be removed.
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OPERATION LIFT POINTS Lifting points are identified by lifting decals where required. Lifting at other points is unsafe and can damage attachment. Do not attach lifting accessories around cylinders or in any way that may damage hoses or hydraulic components. •...
MAINTENANCE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws, and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or operating this equipment.
MAINTENANCE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws, and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or operating this equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Auger will not rotate Hoses installed incorrectly Switch quick coupler fittings Hydraulic valve on skid steer not engaged See skid steer operator's manual for auxiliary operation procedure Worn, damaged, insufficient or inadequate pump Repair or replace hydraulic pump Insufficient oil in system Service the skid steer hydraulic reservoir, see skid steer operator's manual...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRIME MOVER SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE! Exceeding any of the maximum recommended prime mover specifications CAN result in damage to this product and WILL void all FFC warranties. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS All Models All Models All Models Motor Kit (A) Motor Kit (C) (D) or (E)
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE - Nylock nuts are utilized when greater resistance to vibrating loose is required, and greater operating temperatures are not a factor. In addition, like lock nuts, nylock nuts have a safety feature that if the bolt does vibrate loose, the nut will remain on the screw. Install nylock nuts to the standard torque shown above.
WARRANTY Limited Warranty Except for the Excluded Products as described below, all new products are warranted to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship during the Warranty Period, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty. Excluded Products.
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