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OPERATOR'S AND PARTS MANUAL 54” SNOWBLOWER S1SB-54A For John Deere Tractor Series 1: 1023E, 1025R SERIAL NUMBER 22100000 AND UP OM 0495SB-A Rev0 06-21...
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NTRODUCTION TO THE DEALER TO THE PURCHASER Give this manual to the owner upon delivery of the All products are designed to give safe, dependable equipment. service if they are operated and maintained TO THE PURCHASER AND THE DEALER according to instructions. Read and understand this manual before operation, and keep it in your Illustrations files for further reference.
NTRODUCTION All products are designed to give safe, dependable service if they are operated and maintained according to instructions. Read and understand this manual before operation. It is the owner's responsibility to be certain anyone operating this product reads this manual, and all other applicable manuals, to become familiar with this equipment and all safety precautions.
ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................3 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................... 5 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION – Pictograms ................... 7 SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 9 SAFETY LABELS ............................ 10 ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME ......................11 ASSEMBLY ............................. 12 Snowblower Assembly........................12 Installation of the electric deflector ..................
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ABLE OF CONTENTS OPÉRATION (continued) ..........................OPÉRATION ..........................34 Engine speed ........................... 34 Increased Adhesion and Stability ..................... 34 Engaging the drive Mechanism ....................34 Controls ........................... 34 ADJUSTMENTS ..........................35 Adjustment of the Deflector ...................... 35 Adjustment of the Skid Shoes ....................35 Snow removal methods ........................
AFETY NFORMATION Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not 4. For your safety, do not work under any alert to the presence of children. Children are hydraulically supported machine elements, they generally attracted to machines and the work creep down, suddenly...
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AFETY NFORMATION 17. Check all machine controls regularly and 8. Park the machine/implement on level ground, adjust where necessary. Make sure that the place the transmission in neutral, set the parking brakes are evenly adjusted. Periodically brake, disengage the driving system, lower the check all nuts and bolts for tightness, equipment to the ground, place all levers especially wheel hub and rim nuts.
AFETY ABELS IMPORTANT: Keep all decals clean and legible. INSTALLING REPLACING DECALS: Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged decals. Thoroughly clean the area where decal is to be placed using mild soap and water. Allow the IMPORTANT: Decal placement locations shown surface to fully dry.
SSEMBLY Refer to the following table for the estimated assembly time to open the package and assemble the equipment and options. Snowblower 54" S1SB-54A Estimated initial installation time 35 - 45 min 2nd installation step (on the tractor) 4 - 6 min...
SSEMBLY NOWBLOWER SSEMBLY The snowblower is assembled at the factory, however, the chute must be assembled and installed. Before proceeding with assembly, separate all hardware according to their dimensions. When assembly is complete, and unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts referring to the torque table located at the end of the manual.
SSEMBLY Installation of the electric deflector (Figure 1) 1. Figure 1: Apply a light layer of recommended 4. Figure 1: Secure using the 1/4"NC x 1 1/4" hex grease to the teeth of the rack (item 1) and bolt (item 11), 1/4" flat washer (item 12), nylon insert the rack inside the rack guide (item 2) as washers (item 9B), ø3/8"...
SSEMBLY Installation of the Chute (Figures 2-4) Figure 2 1. Figure 2: Remove the gear protector (item 1) by removing the four nuts, lock washers, flat washer and bolts (items 2-3-4-5). Keep the parts on hand. 2. Figure 3: Grease the underside of the retaining plates (items 2-3) before installing them.
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SSEMBLY 4. Figure 4: If the motor gear (item 2) is not fully Figure 4 engaged in the teeth of the chute (item 3), loosen the two right bolts (item 4). Turn the hydraulic motor (item 1) so that the teeth of the gear (item 2) connect as much as possible with the teeth of the chute gear (item 3).
SSEMBLY Installation of the verticle knives (Figure 5) 1. Secure the vertical knives (item 1) to the right and left of the snowblower with two 5/16" x 1 1/4" carriage bolts (item 2), flat washers Figure 5 (item 3) and stover nuts (item 4) as shown. N°...
SSEMBLY Installation of Electric Rotation Harness # 4000174 (Figure 7) 1. Figure 7: Turn the chute all the way to the right and attach the female connector of the electrical harness for the deflector to the electric motor. Secure the harness (item 1) to the engine with a 1/4"...
SSEMBLY Installation of Harness with Fuse # 4000173 (Figures 8-8a-8b) 1. Gather all the items listed in the table in 6. Figure 8: Secure the relay (item 1) to the tractor figures 8. radiator plate using the round head screw # 8 32 x ø3/4"...
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SSEMBLY Figure 8a Figure 8b Installation of Main Harness # 4000203 3. Figure 8: Secure the white wire connector to terminal 87 of the relay (item 1). (Figures 8) 4. Figure 8-8b: Secure the harness with fuse 1. (Figures 8) Passing through the right side (item 5) and the main harness (item 11) at of the tractor, cross the section of the main the locations shown in figure 8b with two...
SSEMBLY Installation of Main Harness # 4000203 (Figures 9) (continued) 5. Gather all the items listed in the table in figures 9. Figures 9, 9a: Pass the main harness (item 11) in the places indicated in the figures and secure using two 4.8mm x 8" long nylon tie wraps (item 8).
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SSEMBLY Figure 9b Figure 9c Figure 9d Figure 9e OM 0495SB-A [22]...
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SSEMBLY 8. Figure 9f: Pass the harness (item 11) outside the rubber sheath (item 12) of the tractor hydraulic control lever. 9. Figures 9g, 9h: Attach the connectors of the main electrical harness (item 11) to the switch connector (item 20). Attach the white wire connector to the switch 20A connector, the black wire to the 20B connector, the yellow wire to the 20C connector, and the...
SSEMBLY Installing the Rotation Sensor Harness NOTE: The rotation sensor and the electrical extension harness are not included with this product. 1. Gather all the items listed in the table in figure Figures 10c: The connector of the extension harness (item 5a) must be attached to the protective cap (item 3) only when the subframe 2.
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SSEMBLY Figure 10a Exploded view assembled view Figure 10b Figure 10c Connection when the subframe is removed from the tractor OM 0495SB-A [25]...
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SSEMBLY Figures 10d Connection when the subframe is installed to the tractor Figure 10e N° PARTS FOR FIGURES 10 Rotation sensor (not included) Nylon tie wrap 4.8MM X 8" Lg Protective cap kit Support reinforcement (installed at the front of the tractor) Extension harness (not included) Tractor electrical connector OM 0495SB-A...
OPERATION SNOWBLOWER CONNECTION DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE PRECAUTIONS to follow BEFORE each Note: It is necessary to connect the rotation connection (Figure 11) sensor in order to be able to back up with the tractor when it is in operation with the snowblower. 1.
OPERATION ➢ STEP 5: Figures 14-15: Place the male half Procedure to follow to Connect the driveline (item 14) below the subframe (item Snowblower (Figures 11 to 17) 16) in order to insert it into the female half driveline (item 15) of the snowblower. Then It is important to follow these steps in fix the male driveline (item 14) on the output the given order.
PERATION PRECAUTIONS to follow BEFORE each disconnection 1. Make sure that the environment is clear and free of any objects that could interfere with the disconnection. 2. Take all safety precautions when operating the tractor. 3. Make sure the mid PTO is not activated. ➢...
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PERATION Figure 19 Figure 20 OM 0495SB-A [32]...
PERATION PREPARATIONS CAUTION: To avoid serious injury: 1. Read the operator's manual carefully before Never use your hands to unblock the chute . using the tractor and snowblower. Be very Use a 36 "(925mm) long stick or plank. Do not familiar with the control systems and the attempt to clear a chute blocked with snow proper use of the equipment.
PERATION PERATION Controls Engine speed The front loader hydraulic valve lever is used to 1. Start the tractor. Allow the engine to warm up lift the male hitch and the attachments to be for at least one minute, then engage the drive installed on it.
PERATION DJUSTMENTS CAUTION: To avoid serious injury or death: Make sure the engine and all equipment components are completely stopped, and the drive mechanism is turned BEFORE making adjustments. Adjustment of the Deflector The angle of the deflector must be adjusted so that the snow is sent to the correct distance.
PERATION NOW REMOVAL METHODS 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.
AINTENANCE AINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN 8. The manufacturer will not claim responsibility for REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE fitment of unapproved parts and/or accessories REQUIRED and any damages because of their use. 9. Make sure all shields and guards are securely in 1.
AINTENANCE Gear Box and Reduction Box WARNING When the gearbox or reduction box is To avoid serious injury or death: opened, the seal must then be reestablished. To do this, apply a layer of silicone to the • Before cleaning, adjusting or repairing the surface of the case before closing it.
AINTENANCE Shear Bolts Repositioning of the Augers 1. Always use a grade 2 shear bolt (669596) on the fan (item 1) and special grade 5 grooved After a shear bolt breaks on one of the shear bolts (657295) on the auger sections augers, be sure to reposition the screws as (item 2).
AINTENANCE ROBLEM YDRAULIC HUTE OTATION IS SLOW OR DOES NOT TURN When activating the chute rotation, it turns very slowly or not at all. IMPORTANT: When disconnecting the WARNING avoid serious connectors, be sure to always install the personal injury, always wear safety glasses protective plugs and caps on the hydraulic connectors of the tractor hoses and valve to while doing the instructions below.
AINTENANCE UBRICATION Use a grease gun and lubricate as follows: ESCRIPTION NTERVAL EQUIRED UBRICATION Gearbox & Check oil level. If needed, add extreme pressure oil, Monthly Reduction box SAE 80W90 gear oil or equivalent. Inject grease into the grease fitting of each auger Auger and 24 hours of operation section.
ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CORRECTIVE MEASURES • Check if an object is blocking the auger or fan • Check that PTO is engaged • Check that the drive system is in the engaged position 1. Auger and fan not • Check if chain is broken turning •...
TORAGE TORAGE (Figures A-B) Before storing snowblower, certain precautions should be taken to protect it from deterioration. 1. Clean snowblower hitches thoroughly. 2. Make all the necessary repairs. 3. Replace any safety decals that are damaged, lost, or no longer legible. If a part that needs to be replaced requires a safety decal, obtain a new one from your dealer and place it in the same location as the original part.
ARTS 54" S NOWBLOWER RONT ESCRIPTION Shear plate 669241 Fan ø16" CCW. - 4 blades 671838 Right auger 669239 Left auger 669240 Output driveline ø1" x 53" 669243 Worm gear box support 671840 Key 1/4" x ø7/8" HALF MOON #807 655967 Motor gear 665688...
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ARTS 54" S NOWBLOWER RONT FIG: RAD17xx005 OM 0495SB-A [47]...
ARTS HUTE LECTRIC EFLECTOR ESCRIPTION Assembled chute with English decals 671842 WARNING: To avoid serious injury: we recommend purchasing the bilingual safety decals with the chute (see decals on page 10) Retaining plate - long 671845 Retaining plate - short 671844 Spacer 671846...
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ARTS HUTE LECTRIC EFLECTOR RAD17xx005 OM 0495SB-A [49]...
(unless otherwise stated). The warranty for commercial use and for rental agencies is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. In any case, RADTECH will not be held responsible for direct or indirect damage caused to/or suffered by the buyer / user.
ORQUE PECIFICATION ABLE ENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE SE 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 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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Manufactured by: Dalkotech Group RAD Technologies Inc. 2835, Chemin de l’Aéroport Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada, G6G 5R7 T +1 418 338-4499 - F +1 418 338-2522 info@radtech.ca radtech.ca Printed in Canada...
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