Finn Bark Blower BB-302 Parts And Operator's Manual

Finn Bark Blower BB-302 Parts And Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Activate Your Warranty By Registering TODAY!!! 9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Phone (513) 874-2818 • Fax (513) 874-2914 Sales: 1-800-543-7166 Model BB-302 Parts and Operator’s Manual Model MMA Serial No. ___________ LBBB302-MMA...
  • Page 3 IF FINN CORPORATION DOES NOT HAVE YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM ON FILE, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED. Once your FINN equipment has been registered, your FINN Limited Warranty will be activated per the warranty statement on the other side of this notice.
  • Page 4 Follow the instruction sheet, on property damage sustained by a person claiming to be a third party how to use your Finn Oil Analysis Kit that comes with the Kit. Failure beneficiary of a surviving warranty under the law of any jurisdiction.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction..........6 The Finn Bark Blower And Its Functions ......6 How The Bark Blower Works .
  • Page 6 INDEX Parts Manual ......... . . 21–49 Hopper and Trailer Parts .
  • 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: Bark Blower Safety Summary Section

    BARK BLOWER SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION It is important that all operators of this machine are familiar with all the safety aspects mentioned below before operating the machine. Always keep a copy of this manual with the machine. It is the respon- sibility of the operator of the machine to fully understand this safety section.
  • Page 9 11. During application through a hose, high pressure 16. Do not read, eat or otherwise lose or lessen your can be exerted at the end of the hose. Hose-holding attention in any manner while operating the blower. personnel must establish good footing. The operator Operating the equipment is a full-time job.
  • Page 10 Collect all fluids and dispose of them properly. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine FINN replacement parts be used on the machine. Do not use either cold start fluid, if engine is equipped with glow plug-type preheater, or other intake manifold-type preheater.
  • Page 11 CURRENT SET OF SAFETY DECALS WARNING WARNING RUNAWAY VEHICLE HAZARD! Always inspect tow vehicle and equipment hitch before towing. Tighten all hitch bolts and properly connect wiring and safety chains. BREAKAWAY SWITCH DO NOT use for parking. Attach cable to towing vehicle with enough slack for turning. Wear proper eye Engine battery on trailer must be charged and hooked-up for proper breakaway function.
  • Page 12: Operation And Maintenance Of The Finn Bark Blower

    TOWING VEHICLE: The truck used to tow the FINN BB-302 Bark Blower must be equipped with a 2-5/16 in. ball or pintle-type hitch. This hitch should be mounted as near to the end of the truck bed as possible.
  • Page 13: Selecting A Mulching Material

    SELECTING A MULCHING MATERIAL: Several factors must be considered when selecting material to convey through the Bark Blower. The variety of the wood used, how it is processed, its moisture content, and the presence of for- eign objects all effect the ability of the Bark Blower to convey the mulch at a uniform and accept- able rate.
  • Page 14: Starting Procedure

    5. Allow the engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes. 6. Prior to mulch application, move the throttle position to wide open, and allow the governor to control the engine speed. Governed engine speed on the FINN Bark Blower should be 2,700 to 2,800 RPM under a load.
  • Page 15: The Material-Feed System

    THE MATERIAL-FEED SYSTEM: The material-feed system on the Bark Blower has been designed to give fast and uniform mechan- ical feeding. The adjustable feeding rate and the automatic reverse control system allow the use of varied materials while obtaining maximum production. The system is an integration of the fol- lowing four subsystems, all of which contribute to efficient material flow: SUBSYSTEM 1: MATERIAL-HANDLING GROUP The four major components of the material-handling group are the blower, the drag conveyor or...
  • Page 16: Rotary Air Valve/Feed Roll

    A. ROTARY AIR VALVE/FEED ROLL The front section of the tandem pump feeds oil to the rotary air valve motor through a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is an open-center spool valve with built in relief set at 2100 psi (14500 kPa).
  • Page 17: Subsystem 4: Radio Remote Transmitter

    Black Cartridge with 1 in. (25 mm) Diameter Knob: Turn Counterclockwise to Increase Speed. Turn Clockwise to Decrease Speed. Gold Cartridge with 1.5 in. (38 mm) Diameter Knob. Turn Clockwise to Increase Speed. Turn Counterclockwise to Decrease Speed. Figure 1 - Rotary Air Valve After the start button is pushed, there is a time delay before the floor begins operation.
  • Page 18: Bark Blower Power Status Lights

    Figure 3 - Figure 4 - Radio Remote Start / Stop Transmitter Pendant Figure 2 - Main Control Panel BARK BLOWER WITH POWER STATUS LIGHTS: The Bark Blower is equipped with four Power Status Lights on the Material-Feed Control Box. Each glowing light indicates that a function is ready for operation.
  • Page 19: Miratron Radio Remote Association Procedure

    MIRATRON RADIO REMOTE ASSOCIATION PROCEDURE 1. With the Key Switch in the OFF position, remove the two screws on the right side of the Main Control Panel and open the Control Panel Box. 2. Turn the Key Switch to the ON position and ensure the Remote Switch is in the ON position. 3.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: Symptom Probable Causes Remedy No material discharge Floor not turning Turn floor switch ON. Reset speed control. Electrical control system off Check status lights. Feed roll jammed Clear jam; reset speed control. Air valve auto- Feed rate too high Slow floor speed control.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Turn engine OFF and disconnect battery before servicing equipment. Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury, product damage, or property damage. WEEKLY - AFTER EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION: 1. Lubricate the bearings on the floor, the blower, and on each end of the feed roll shaft. Wipe each bearing before lubrication to remove dirt and prevent overheating.
  • Page 22 G) Install a block of wood, approximately 2 in. x 4 in. x 6 in. (5cm x10cm x 15cm) between the knife and the closest vane at the center of the rotor length. Pinch the wood between the knife and the vane by turning the rotor shaft with a pipe wrench. H) While keeping pressure on the knife, tighten the three mounting bolts.
  • Page 23: After First 100 Hours Of Operation

    AFTER FIRST 100 HOURS OF OPERATION: 1. Change engine oil and filter after 100 hours, then every 250 hours after that, following the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. Change the gear box oil on the blower; use Mobil SHC 630 synthetic only. Change oil every 1000 hours after that.
  • Page 24: Lubrication Chart

    LUBRICATION CHART...
  • Page 25 LUBRICATION CHART Ref. No. Location Lubricant Frequency Number Conveyor Bearings (Idle and Drive) Weekly Feed Roll Bearings (Idle and Drive) Weekly Blower Bearings Weekly Air Lock Bearing Daily Wheel Bearings Annually Check Oil Level-Blower Daily Change Oil-Blower Annually Check Fuel Level Daily Check Hydraulic Oil Level Daily...
  • Page 26 NOTES...
  • Page 27: Parts Manual

    BARK BLOWER Model 302 Parts Manual Model MMA LBBB302-MMA...
  • Page 28 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 29: Hopper And Trailer Parts

    HOPPER AND TRAILER PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055531 Hopper Left Side 055530 Hopper Right Side 055533 Hopper Corner 055583 Front Cross Member 055529-01 Front-Left Support Angle 055529-02 Front-Right Support Angle 055638 Feed Chute 055629 Material Retaining Flaps 055577 Feed Chute Support Jack Base 055577-03...
  • Page 30 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBBB302-MMA...
  • Page 31: Axle And Hub Parts

    AXLE AND HUB PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055789 Axle Assembly 055789-11 055789-13 Outer Bearing Cup 055789-15 Spindle Washer 055789-18 Grease Cap 055789-19 Rubber Plug 055789-17 Cotter Pin 055789-16 Spindle Nut 055789-14 Inner Bearing Cone 055789-12 Bearing Seal 055789-8 Left-Hand Brake Assembly 055789-9...
  • Page 32 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 33: Air Lock Parts

    AIR LOCK PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055653 Air Lock Assembly 055721 Inlet Seal Plate 1per 055694 3/8-16 UNC X 3/4 Lg. Low Profile Soc Hd Bolt 8per 055148-01 1/32" Thick Style 50 Gasket 055148-02 1/16" Thick Style 50 Gasket 055148-03 1/64"...
  • Page 34 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 35: Feeder Parts

    FEEDER PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055792 Conveyor Weldment 055532-01 Feeder Top Cover 055631-01 Top Cover Hinge 055532-02 Feeder Door (Center Panel) 055631-02 Feeder Door Hinge 055532-03 Feeder Door (Bottom Panel) 055586 Feeder Door Handle 085152 Feeder Door Stop 055625 Feed Roll 055563-01...
  • Page 36 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 37: Conveyor Parts

    CONVEYOR PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055792 Conveyor Weldment 055483 Conveyor Drag Chain Assembly 055703 Replacement Individual Slat 055843-RK Replacement Cotter and Pin w/ Link 055524 Conveyor Floor Pan 021517-04 Conveyor Drive Sprocket 190123-32 Drive Sprocket Key 021517-02 Conveyor Take-Up Sprocket (no key) F302-0006-02...
  • Page 38 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 39: Blower Components

    BLOWER COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055144 Filter 055145 Filter Element 055584-06 Blower Filter Adapter 055501 Muffler Clamp 055584 Inlet Silencer 055498 Hump Reducer 055575-02 Blower Inlet Adapter 055706 Blower 055575-01 Blower Outlet Adapter 055141 Relief Valve 055585 Outlet Silencer 055496...
  • Page 40 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 41: Hydraulic Parts

    HYDRAULIC PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 005686 MSAE - FNPT Adapter 012044 Pressure Gauge 022862 90° NPT Swivel Elbow 055233 MSAE - MJIC Adapter 055274 MSAE - MJIC 90° Elbow Adapter 055308 MSAE - MJIC Adapter 055357 MSAE - FJIC Swivel Adapter 055598 MNPT - MJIC 90°...
  • Page 42 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 43: Engine Parts

    ENGINE PARTS Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 031473 Kubota V1505B-86 Engine 031470 Radiator Assembly 031444 Upper Radiator Hose 007695 2” Hose Clamp 031445 Lower Radiator Hose KU16285-74110 Fan-Suction 031424 Engine Mount 055504 Engine Shock Mount 055505 Shock Mount Snubbing Washer KU37560-88513 Muffler KU16271-92010 Nuts...
  • Page 44: Engine Wiring

    FUEL PUMP GLOW PLUGS WHITE WHITE BLUE SHUT DOWN SYSTEM TEMPERATURE GAUGE SWITCH BROWN ALTERNATOR ORANGE 16 Ga. Orange Brown Green Blue 12 Ga. Black BROWN BLACK BLUE Blue Black Green Yellow 12 Ga. 16 Ga. GROUND YELLOW STRAP BATTERY CABLE STARTER BATTERY 12 Ga.
  • Page 45: Trailer Wiring

    TRAILER PLUG TAIL LIGHTS (BROWN) NOT USED YELLOW BROWN LEFT RIGHT TURN TURN (YELLOW) (GREEN) GROUND ELECTRIC BRAKES (WHITE) BROWN (BLACK) STARTER BROWN GREEN TRAILER WIRING Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055650 Trailer Wiring Harness 075592 7-Blade RV Style Trailer Plug 023424 Breakaway Switch 190029...
  • Page 46: Electric Throttle

    Wire Connection White to Black Black to Red ELECTRIC THROTTLE Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 023814 Electric Throttle 055691-02 Engine Base Mount F302-0007 Adjusting Rod Arm Mount 055695-02 Adjusting Rod 012193 Ball Joint 055691-01 Throttle Pivot Arm 055693 Pivot Shoulder Bolt 055692 Sliding Shoulder Bolt...
  • Page 47: Radio Remote Transmitter And Box

    RADIO REMOTE TRANSMITTER AND BOX Part Number Description No. Req'd 055790 BB302 PLC Control Box Assembly 055790-T 2 Function Radio Remote Transmitter 055790-RP Remote Pendant 055790-B Box Only 007274 Hour Meter KU66711-55131 Ignition Switch WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 48: Controls Wiring/Engine

    BLACK BLACK/RED YELLOW/BLACK ORANGE/BLACK DEUTSCH FEMALE CONNECTOR ORANGE BROWN BLUE BLUE/BLACK YELLOW RED/BLACK WHITE BLACK ORANGE/BLACK ORANGE YELLOW BLUE/BLACK BLUE BLACK RED/BLACK Yellow/ Yellow Blue Black Black Black/ Orange Brown Orange/ Blue/ Red/ Black Black Black WHITE TO DUFF-NORTON THROTTLE BLACK NOTE: When Wiring the 16/2 Cond.
  • Page 49: Controls Wiring

    Floor Solenoid Reverse Solenoid Air Lock Forward Solenoid CONTROLS WIRING Part Number Description No. Req’d 055689 Wiring Harness 031401 Stud Junction Block FW71548 J Din Connector 055407 Door Switch *55682 4-Way Solenoid Valve *55659 Pressure Switch * Note: See Hydraulic Schematic On Page 34-35 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 50 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBBB302-MMA...
  • Page 51: Control Box Cover Assembly

    CONTROL BOX COVER ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d F302-0018 Cover Frame 055791 Clear Cover Lens X#1008R #10-24 x ½” Lg. RD Bolts Y#10K #10-24 Keps nut F302-0019 Cover Mounting Base 055669 Cover Hinge X#1008R #10-24 x ½” Lg. RD Bolts Y#10K #10-24 Keps Nut WF#10F...
  • Page 52: Hose Reel Assembly

    View A See View A HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055716 Hose Reel Assembly: 055714 Hose Reel Drum 055725 Drum Brake F302-0004-03 Brake Arm WL1504 Dust Cap WLSN-750 Spindle Nut WLSW-751 Spindle Washer WLLM11949 Outer Cone WLLM11910 Outer Cup WLH-15-450E...
  • Page 53 TOOL KIT Part Number Description No.Req’d 055385 4" Coupler Gasket 012681A FINN Beige Aerosol Paint 053075 Red Diffuser Cone 4" 020365 Grease, Multi Purpose 021375 Grease Gun (Hose Not Included) 021741 12" Whip Hose W/1/8" Male Ends Engine Parts Manual...
  • Page 54 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE...
  • Page 55: Decal Location

    012260* “IMPORTANT-Maintain all Safety...” (Not Shown) 055740* BB302 GVWR Decal (Not Shown) 031235* Red "FINN" Medium Decal 055639* "BARK BLOWER" Die Cut Decal *Note: These items are not a part of the Decal Sheet (P/N 055748). All other decals are not available individually, they are only available as part of 055748.

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