Attaching The Snow Blower Or Plow And Check Clearances - Schulte FM-115 Operator's Manual

Attaching the Snow Blower or Plow and Check Clearances

Remove the front drive shaft if it is connected to
the frame's drive line. Before attaching the snow
blower, check for any interference between the
tractor tires or frame and the front mount frame
and its forward lifting frame. Drive one of the
tractor front wheels over a raised mound or
blocking so that the front tractor angle is at the
limits of its angular motion. Slowly and carefully
lift and lower the forward lifting frame and check
for interference between the tractor or tractor
tires and the front mount frame. If there is
interference the front mount frame can be
lowered one set of holes, on the tractor mount. If
this does still does not eliminate the interference,
consult Schulte's service department. If there is
no interference, attach the snow blower.
Lower and pin the snow blower's drop leg so that
the snow blower is level. Remove the 'pin lock'
pins and rotate the 'pin lock' plates out of the
way. Lower the lifting frame and bring it up and
under the snow blower's lower 3PT hitch pins.
Rotate the 'pin lock' plates forward in and insert
the 'pin lock' pins in order to secure the lower
3PT hitch pins. Initially check that the top link has
been set to 19-1/4". Pin the top link to the snow
blower's 3PT mast. Make sure that the distance
between the 3PT lower pins and the upper pin
point is 24".
If using a snowblower, adjust the top link so that
the snow blower is leaning slightly forward. This
provides the best cutting angle for the blade and
reduces wear on the blade mounting bolts.
If using a V-Plow, adjust the top link to level the blades to the ground. This should be done on level ground and
should be checked frequently to ensure even wear on the blades.
The plow MUST be level during normal use to avoid uneven blade wear. Uneven wear will
reduce blade life and potentially damage the machine.
Connect the front mount frames hydraulic lines to the snow blower or plow. A panel with two hydraulic banks is
located at the front of the frame. Connect the snow blower's chute rotation circuit to one of the banks and the
chute deflector to the other. If the snow blower has a rotating drum an optional 4th hydraulic bank can be
installed.
Raise the drop leg. Slowly raise and lower the snow blower or plow to check clearances between the top link
and the tractor. Check that hydraulic lines and fittings are not pinched when the machine is raised and lowered.
If using a V-Plow, clearances should be checked in 'V' Mode with the blades fully back.
FM-115 07/15
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ASSEMBLY
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