TABLE OF CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS ............................3 INTRODUCTION – TO THE PURCHASER ....................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 5-10 General Information..........................5 Notice ..............................6 The Snowblower ......................... 6 Before Operation ........................6 Snowblower Operation ......................6 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines .................... 8 The Tractor ............................
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TABLE OF CONTENT OPERATION ............................29-31 General Preparation ..........................29 Operating Controls ..........................29 Raising and Lowering the Snowblower ................29 Work and Travel Speed ..................... 29 PTO Operation ........................29 Chute Rotation Orientation ....................29 Hydraulic Chute Deflector Orientation ................30 Adjustments ............................
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications SB1388 General 2 phases Type Direction of impeller rotation 55 - 85 Hp PTO power requirements Shipping weight (without chute) 1531 Lbs Operating weight, incl. chute & hyd. deflect. 1607 Lbs Set-up time 90 min 88 1/2" Working width 41"...
INTRODUCTION O THE URCHASER All products are designed to give safe, dependable Illustrations service if they are operated and maintained The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce according to instructions. Read and understand the full detail and the exact shape of the parts or this manual before operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout 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 you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OTICE A safe operator is the best insurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this Operator's Manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued Snowblower Operation 11. Do not run the engine indoors except when Before leaving tractor/snowblower starting engine and transporting attachment in unattended, take all possible precautions. or out of building. Carbon monoxide gas is Park the tractor/snowblower on level colorless, odorless and deadly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines 1. Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. 2. Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely. 3. Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure that PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued RACTOR General Information 14. A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment 1. Read the operator's manual carefully before weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge Without this weight, tractor could tip over, can lead to accidents.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued AINTENANCE 11. Do not operate a snowblower that is defective or ALWAYS USE GE NUINE PARTS WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED missing parts. Make sure that recommended maintenance procedures are 1. Keep the tractor and snowblower properly completed before operating the snowblower.
ASSEMBLY RACTOR REPARATION See Dealer for Tractor Preparation information. NOWBLOWER SSEMBLY The snowblower is assembled at the factory except for the parts in the hardware bag provided with the snowblower, the chute and the options if appropriate. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly.
ASSEMBLY Installation of Three Point Hitch (Figures 3-4) NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts during assembly. The bo lts are tightened to the last step. NOTE: The three point hitch can be installed in two positions; close to the tractor o r distant.
ASSEMBLY Installation of the 5RDF0072 or 5RDF0073 Chute, and the Hydraulic Rotation (Figures 5-6-7-8) 1. Figure 5: Remove the motor of the rotation (item 1) from its transport location by removing the hardware: bolts, flat washers, nylon insert lock nuts (items 2-3- 4).
ASSEMBLY Installation of the 5RDF0071 Hydraulic Deflector for 2 part Chute (Figures 9-9a) 3. Figure 9: Remove a circlip (items 1-4) from each cylinder pin (items 2-3) and remove the pins. Placing the hydraulic ports in the position shown on figure, attach the fixed end of the cylinder (item 6) to the chute base (item 5) and the rod end to the deflector with the pins...
ASSEMBLY Installation of the Hydraulic Hoses (Figures 10-11-11a) A- HOSES OF THE CHUTE ROTATION 1. Figure 10: Install the hydraulic motor Figure 10 hoses of the chute (item 1) on the hose support in the lower hole. 2. Figure 10: Attach the hose clamps using a 3/8"NC x 1 3/4"...
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ASSEMBLY 3. Figure 11a: Attach hoses (item 2) to the CAUTION: hose support previously installed by To avoid serious personal injury. Escaping running them inside the hose clamp. hydraulic/ diesel fluid under pressure penetrate the skin causing serious injury 4. Figure 11a: Attach hoses (item 2) to the hose support located on the three point ...
ASSEMBLY Installation of Second Auger – 5RDF0063 OPTION (Figure 12) 1. Remove the chain guard (item 1) and loosen 5. On the upper auger, install the sprocket 1 1/4"- drive chain as per instructions in the Chain 3 1/2" c/c holes (item 3) using four 3/8"NC x 1 Idler Adjustment section at page 33 then 1/2"...
ASSEMBLY Installation of Serrated Auger - 5RDF0067 OPTION (Figure 13) 5. Slide the spacer (item 10) and the flange bearings 1. Remove the chain guard (item 1) and loosen drive chain as per instructions in (items 9) on the serrated auger. Do not tighten the the Chain Idler Adjustment section at setscrews on the flange bearings for now.
ASSEMBLY Installation of Drift Cutters - 5RDF0074 OPTION (Figure 14) Install the drift cutters (items 1-2) on the exterior of each snowblower side by aligning the top and bottom holes and fasten with eight 1/2"NC x 1 3/4" lg plow bolts, 1/2" lockwashers and 1/2"NC nuts (items 3-4-5).
ASSEMBLY Installation of Lower Hitches for Quick Hitch – OPTION 5RDF0077 (Figure 16) NOTE: If the three point hitch is not already 3. Remove the lower three point hitches (item 1) installed on the snowblower; refer to the by removing the two vertical 3/4"NC x 5 1/2" "Installation of the three point hitch"...
ASSEMBLY Installation of the Snowblower with the Three Point Hitch (Figure 17) 1. Attach the tractor lower hitch arms (item 1) to 4. To level side to side, use leveling crank on right the snowblower lower hitches (item 7) with the lower lift arm.
ASSEMBLY Installation of the Snowblower with a Quick Hitch (Figure 18) Note: Installation of the Snowblower with a Quick Hitch requires the 5RDF0077 kit of Lower Hitches for Quick Hitch. 1. Install the 1 1/8" x 6 1/4" lg Cat. 2 (item 2) in CAUTION: Before connecting...
ASSEMBLY Preparation of the Driveline ECOMMENDATIONS FOR RIVELINE NGLES IMPORTANT: The universal joint angle is directly related with To obtain the proper universal the life of driveline. In order to reduce the angle, joint angles, it is recommended to adjust the it is necessary to increase the distance between three point hitch at the furthest point from the the snowblower and the tractor.
ASSEMBLY ETERMINING RIVELINE ENGTH IMPORTANT: Before using the equipment, make sure the driveline is not too long. L = X – Y working position, the two half drivelines must intersect each other sufficiently to insure maximum efficiency but there must not be any 3 PTS HITCH interference.
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before cutting, make sure the two shafts intersect by at least 5" when in working position that is when the snowblower rests on the ground. 3. Hold the two half-shaft side by side and locate the "L" length between the two center-to-center half- shaft universal joints.
ASSEMBLY Driveline Installation Removing Snowblower from Tractor (Figure 23) Find a level surface. Lower the parking stand. Remove the driveline from the tractor PTO. 1. Remove the paint from the gearbox shaft Remove the hydraulic hoses. Detach the top link. (item 1) and grease the driveline sliding Detach the right lower link then detach the left surfaces and yoke.
OPERATION ENERAL REPARATION PERATING ONTROLS 1. Read the operator’s manual carefully Raising and Lowering Snowblower before using the tractor and snowblower. Move the three point lever down or forward to Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and lower, and up or rearward to raise. proper use of the equipment.
OPERATION DJUSTMENTS Chute Door Adjustment Figure B: CAUTION : To avoid personal injury, be sure the tractor engine is off, the driv e shaft The 3-part chute has a removable access door at the front. The use of this door increases visibility disengaged, and all movement has stopped when a curtain of snow comes out of the front of BEFORE making any adjustments.
OPERATION EMOVAL ETHODS When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow. Let the snowblower work its way through deep drifts. If the speed of your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become overloaded and clog.
MAINTENANCE AINTENANCE WARNING: Provide adequate blocking before working under the snowblower when in the raised position. Driveline Shearbolts IMPORTANT: When the snowblower is not used Check the shearbolts indicated on the figure below at frequent intervals for proper tightness for more than two weeks, perform driveline to be sure the blower is in safe working maintenance and always store it in a dry place, condition.
MAINTENANCE Chain Idler Adjustment (Figures A-B) A - COMPRESSION SPRING (Fig. A): C - SECOND AUGER CHAIN TENSION (Fig. B): 1. Every ten operating hours check the height of 1. At the end of the operating season, check the the compression spring (item 1), to have chain chain elongation measuring...
MAINTENANCE UBRICATION Use oil or a grease gun and lubricate as follows: DESCRIPTION INTERVAL LUBRICATION REQUIRED Grease each universal joint. Separate the sliding parts 8 hours and cover each one of them with grease. Driveline 16 hours Oil the sliding sleeve collar 4 hours Chain Lubricate with chain lube...
PARTS 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. O/L - "Obtain Locally"...
PARTS HAIN DLER ESCRIPTION Chain Idler 5RD670405 Spacer ring 5RD670974 Idler sprocket 3/4" hole 80A11 5RD654756 Idler Lever 5RD670865 Spring guide 5RD670866 Compression spring 5RD664876 Plastic bushing 5RD4300124 Bolt hex 3/8"NC x 1" Gr. 5 PTD Shoulder screw 5/8"NC x 1/2'' 5RD3200023 Bolt hex 3/4"NC x 2 3/4"...
PARTS YDRAULIC OTATION ESCRIPTION Hydraulic Motor 315cc with safety valve 5RD3910105 - Safety valve (included with the motor 5RD3910105) 5RD3910100 - Seal kit, O-Ring included 5RD3910104 - Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 1 1/4" (not shown) 5RD654643 Bolt 8mm x 1.25mm x 25mm lg gr.5 PTD - for motor Eagle ...
PARTS 5RD662195 ESCRIPTION Gear Box assembly 5RD662195 Seal kit 35 x 72 x 10 5RD659845 Bearing 5RD659844 Bearing 5RD656647 Bearing 5RD656641 Seal kit 40 x 80 x 12 5RD4500170 Plug 5RD4500169 This side identified "662195" OM 0437SB1388-A...
PARTS - 5RDF0073 HREE PART HUTE ESCRIPTION Chute base 5RD670880 Middle deflector 5RD670881 Chute upper part 5RD670882 Chute door 5RD670984 Hinge pin 5RD670884 Cylinder 2" x 8" 5RD3900022 - Seal kit 5RD3900205 Flat bar 5RD670985 Hose 3/8" x 140" 5RD3700270 Quick coupler 1/2"NPT male 5RD656480 Dust cap...
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE SE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN Note:These values apply fasteners as received from supplier dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly sidulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. These values apply to dry conditions;...
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