INTRODUCTION TO THE PURCHASER This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment. NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the vehicle and accessory. This accessory is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before operating.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OPERATION: 1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle and accessory: park on a solid level ground, Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating disengage drives, lower implement, set parking parts. brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key, and wait that all moving parts have stopped.
SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION Symbol Description Decal #105126 To avoid serious injury: Keep hands, feet & clothing away from rotating auger while the vehicle’s engine is running. Decal #105127 To avoid serious injury: Keep hands out of this discharge chute while the vehicle’s engine is running.
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SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION Decal #107834 Decal #107853...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECI- FICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PART IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: In this manual, the right and left side is determined by sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing toward. Note: This snowblower was designed to be used on a 35 to 65 HP category 1 or 2 tractor and on the category 1 or 2 quick hitch.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 SNOWBLOWER PREPARATION Place the chute (item 1) (opening facing forward) over the rotation ring as illustrated. Make sure the rotation ring (item A) is positioned as shown. Secure in place with five 1/4 x 1 1/2’’ bolts (item 2) and five 1/4’’...
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 CONFIGURATION OF THE ACCESSORY’S 3 POINT HITCH The accessory’s 3 point hitch can be adjusted as per your needs. Location A : Will reduce the overall length of the tractor with the accessory. However, reduces the height at which accessory may be raised and lowered because of the high angle of the PTO driveshaft Location B :...
ASSEMBLY PTO drive shaft installation Install the PTO driveshaft (item 1) on the snowblower input shaft (item 2). Then install the two bolts M12 x 1.25 x 70 Grade 8.8 (item 3) and nuts PTO drive shaft chain installation Install the PTO driveshaft chain (item 4) on the accessory.
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ASSEMBLY DANGER TO PREVENT INJURIES: A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking - up an accessory to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and the accessory while backing - up to accessory. Do not operate hydraulic 3 - point lift controls while someone is directly behind tractor or near the accessory.
ASSEMBLY STEP 5 DRIVELINE INSTALLATION DANGER DANGER Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking - up and All guards and shields must be installed and in good unhooking driveline or while someone is standing working condition at all times during operation. near the driveline.
ASSEMBLY STEP 6 CHECK INTERFERENCES AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Check Driveline Collapsible Length “D” Make sure driveline is properly installed and level Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut before checking driveline collapsible length. tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for Measure dimension “D”...
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ASSEMBLY Check Driveline recommended overlap. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications. The driveline telescoping tubes must always overlap by at least 1/2 of their length in normal condition and at least 1/3 of their length in all working conditions. Record following dimensions : = _______ L /2 = _______...
ASSEMBLY STEP 7 PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY OF THE HYDRAULIC HOSES HYDRAULIC HOSES The quick connect and hoses length requirement differ a lot depending on the brand and model of the tractor, or the options installed, the hydraulic hoses that are provided with this product may not be the appropriate length or have the right connector.
OPERATION OPERATOR’S RESPONIBILITY Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, storage and maintenance of the accessory. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the accessory without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the operator's Manual.
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OPERATION DANGER WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always secure the accessory in the up position with Always disengage PTO, place gear selector in park solid supports before servicing underside or in neutral with park brake set, shut the tractor accessory.
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OPERATION WARNING WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always travel removing snow at a speed that allows Never allow riders including children on the tractor or the operator to be in control at all times and always the accessory. They can fall and be ran over causing be ready to make emergency stops.
OPERATION NOTE: To increase the life span of the components, WARNING always disengage the snowblower when it is raised at top level. Read the tractor Owner’s Manual carefully. Be SNOWBLOWER OPERATION thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper IMPORTANT: use of the attachment. Know how to stop the Always inspect the hydraulic components and hoses attachment &...
OPERATION CONTROLS WARNING CHUTE ROTATION Use the tractor’s hydraulic joystick to turn the chute from PREVENT INJURIES WHEN MANUALLY one side to the other. ADJUSTING THE DEFLECTOR If the chute does not turn in the desired direction, switch Stop the accessory the hydraulic hoses on the tractor.
Check for damage of the protective structures as guards and replace damages parts as necessary. The parts on your accessory have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Mahindra parts. Do not alter the cutter in a way which will adversely affect its performance.
MAINTENANCE AUGERS, FAN AND DRIVE SHAFT SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT Shear bolts are to be considered a preventive measure and not an assured protection. Operator vigilance is required. Thoroughly inspect the areas where the snowblower is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
DISMOUNTING & STORAGE SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING END OF SEASON STORAGE a) Clean thoroughly and repaint all parts from which WARNING paint has worn. b) List the replacement parts that will be needed for TO PREVENT INJURIES: the next season. Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated c) Store the components in a dry place.
TROUBLESHOOTING * Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowblower vibrates or is Damaged auger Repair or replace auger. abnormally noisy. Damaged drive shaft. Replace drive shaft. Defective bearing. Replace bearing. Damaged fan. Dismount &...
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE USE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry or when lubricated with normal oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly disulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads.
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