Finn Corporation B-40 Operator's Manual

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9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014

Phone (513) 874-2818 • Fax (513) 874-2914

Sales:1-800-543-7166

B-40 Straw Blower

Parts and Operator's Manual

Model MD

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Page 1 Activate Activate Your Warranty Your Warranty By Registering By Registering 9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014 TODAY!!! TODAY!!! Phone (513) 874-2818 • Fax (513) 874-2914 Sales:1-800-543-7166 B-40 Straw Blower Parts and Operator’s Manual Model MD Serial No. _____________ LBB40-MO...
Page 3 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?>> NOTIFY FINN CORPORATION OF THE FAILURE OF MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP 1-800-543-7166 Extension (246) WARRANTY@FINNCORP.COM...
Page 4 4. The warranty shall be null and void to the extent any defect or failure of Finn Corporation warrants to you, the original purchaser, for use (or rental to the products warranted arises out of or is caused by accessories or...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Definition of Mulching......... 5 The FINN B-40 Straw Blower and How It Works....5 Towing Vehicle .
Page 7: Safety First
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.
Page 8: Straw Blower Safety Summary Section
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. Make sure the discharge spray area is clear of all PRE-START EQUIPMENT CHECK (equipment persons, animals, etc.
Page 9 Make certain that all decals on the machine are tion. Shut down the engine maintained in good legible condition. Replacement using Occupational Safety decals are available through FINN Corporation by and Health Administration specifying the part number shown in the lower right- (OSHA) lockout/tagout pro- hand corner of the decal.
Page 10 CURRENT SET OF SAFETY DECALS W A R N I N G THROWN OBJECT HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from Wear eye protection thrown objects: Do not operate around operating Stay away from discharge area during operation.
Page 11: Introduction
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).
Page 12: Equipment Check
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.
Page 13: Blower Discharge
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.
Page 14: After First 4 To 8 Hours Of Operation
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.
Page 15: Lubrication And Fluids Chart
LUBRICATION AND FLUIDS CHART Ref. No. Location Lubricant Frequency Number Grease drive shaft bearings. Weekly Check fuel tank level. Daily Check engine oil level. Daily Check air cleaner. Daily Service pre-cleaner element. Every 25 Hours Change air cleaner element. Every 100 Hours Change engine oil and filter.
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Page 17 B-40 Straw Blower Parts Manual Model MO...
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Page 19: Blower Shaft Assembly
BLOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required. 035033 Blower Shaft Bearing 035021 Shaft Pad Weldment 035104 Blower Blade Assembly 035099 Blower Bushing w/Key 190125-70 Blower Blade Key 035081 Beater Chain Assembly 022487 5/16 Flex Lock Pivot Nut 020119 Hardened Shoulder Bolt 035080...
Page 20 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
Page 21: Discharge Head Assembly
DISCHARGE HEAD ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required 035115 Discharge Elbow 035111 Discharge Tube Weldment 035117 Discharge Head Handle 035118 Pivot Pin 035114-01 Discharge Seal - Felt 035114-02 Discharge Main Seal - Rubber 035116-03 Head Stop Tubes 022962 Hair Pin Cotter X0420 1/4"...
Page 22 NOTE: With Guard Removed WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
Page 23: Beater Box And Feed Chute
BEATER BOX AND FEED CHUTE Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required 035143 Gasoline Fuel Tank 080691C Fuel Cap 035123V Shut-Off Valve 035123G Shut-Off Valve Grommet 035012-02 Fuel Tank Holder 035004-01 Feed Chute Support 035109-02 Shaft Guard Cover 035109-01 Shaft Gaurd Base 035004-02 Feed Chute Gusset 035113-01...
Page 24: Control Box Wiring
CONTROL BOX WIRING Part No. Description No. Required 035128 Control Box Assembly 035128W Wiring Harness for 035128 035098 Power Pulse Flasher 052112 Toggle Switch 080526 Toggle Switch Boot FW71584 Idec Timer Relay FW71585 Idec Timer Relay Socket FW71749-02 Relay 035130 Ground Strap 035127 Battery...
Page 25: Trailer Wiring
WHITE BROWN BLACK BROWN BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK BREAK- AWAY GROUND BATTERY "+" WHITE BROWN TRAILER WIRING Part No. Description No. Required 035060 Trailer Wiring 060069 Plug and Recepticle 005137 Left-Hand Taillight 005137-A Taillight Lens 005138 Right-Hand Taillight 005137-A Taillight Lens WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
Page 26: Trailer Assembly
TRAILER ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required 1 LH 005137 Left-Hand Taillight 1 RH 005138 Right-Hand Taillight 035140 Rubber Torsion Axle 055493 Wheel and Tire Assembly 031189 Jack 020970 Decal "Caution Do Not ..." 031228 Decal "Saftey Chain ..." 031227 Decal "Always Inspect..."...
Page 27: Axle And Hub Assembly
AXLE AND HUB ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required 055503 Axle Assembly WL10-9 Grease Seal WL31-31-2 Inner Bearing Cone WL31-31-1 Inner Bearing Cup WL31-31-1 Outer Bearing Cup WL31-31-2 Outer Bearing Cone WL6-1 Spindle Nut WL21-3 Grease Cap WL19-2 Cotter Pin WL8-257-4 Hub and Drum...
Page 28 Straw Blower DECALS Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Required 031235 Decal "FINN" 023856-03 Decal "B40" 023855 Decal "Straw Blower" 031331 Decal "Gasoline" 007231 Decal "Service Weekly" 012179 Decal "Warning Do Not..." 055280 Decal "Warning Thrown..." 023519 Decal "Caution Wear Eye..." 020068 Decal "Danger Rotating..."...
Page 29: Tool Kit
TOOL KIT Part Number Description No. Required 410003-05 B-40 Tool Box Parts Kit 012305 Adhesive Label 020057 Twine Knife #13 012681A FINN Beige Aerosol Paint 020063 Twine Knife #11 KL1205001 Oil Filter KL4708303 Air Filter KL2406857-S Muffler KL2405013-S Fuel Filter...