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Operation & Maintenance Manual AlphaBlower Models 33-100-P & 33-100-H REMEMBER: Register your product! No claims for warranty shall be considered unless your product registration card is completed online within 30 days of purchase. Go to: snowwolfplows.com/registration. 10-2021...
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SNOWWOLF factory or authorized SNOWWOLF dealership or in any way so as in SNOWWOLF'S judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident beyond the Company recommended machine rated capacity.
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Introduction The AlphaBlower two models are the 33-100-P Options (PTO Drive) or the 33-100-H (Hydraulic Drive). • Side Panels (Left or Right) The 33-100 is supplied for towing and reversing • Telescopic Loading Chute as standard. • Swivel Stopper for Chute The rotation direction of the impeller is such that the blower can be installed for reversing without •...
Safety Safety Information Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator Safety Alert Symbol This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies important safety messages AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH equipment and in the owner’s manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the Operators must receive instructions before possibility of personal injury and carefully operating the machine.
Distributor, Dealer Parts • DO NOT modify the snow blower in any way. Department or SnowWolf for safety decal Unauthorized modification may impair the replacement. function and / or safety and could affect the life •...
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Safety Importance of Safety Cont’d Hydraulic Safety • Always disconnect hydraulic connections Fire Prevention Safety between the machine and the snow blower before performing maintenance to the snow • All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant blower. mixtures are flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto •...
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Operation General Information Snow Blower Operating Tips • Make sure the snow blower is adjusted Pre-Operation Inspection properly. (See “AlphaBlower Adjustment” on page 29.) Before operating the snow blower for the first time NOTE: Improper snow blower adjustment will and each time thereafter, use the following list as cause increased wear to the cutting a guideline during equipment inspection.
Operation Wireless Controls Synchronizing Transmitter and Receiver 33-100-H Each transmitter and receiver pair is synchronized together at the factory. If a new transmitter is NOTE: Wireless controls operate the 33-100-H needed, synchronizing is required. Use the only. following procedure: Operation 1.
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Operation 6. Press button that corresponds to OFF until 17. To engage the e-stop functionality, press green LED goes on, then off. This can be the button 2 until the green LED goes on, then off. same button that turns the output on. In this 18.
Operation Sleep Time All transmitters have the ability to change the sleep time from the default to user's preference. The transmitter is factory set to turn off (sleep) after 15 minutes. To change the time the transmitter waits before going to sleep, use the following procedure: 1.
Operation AlphaBlower Inspection Monthly Inspection Check the following items every 50 hours of Daily Inspection operation: • Inspect the snow blower for cracks, bends, or NOTE: Inspect the snow blower by performing excessive wear. a walk around daily before and after use.
Operation Tractor Requirements Entering and Exiting the Machine REQUIREMENTS Entering The Operator’s Position Power Input (min/max) 130 - 250 HP Hitch Type Cat 2, 3 or 4 Use the machine’s safety treads, handles and steps to enter the operator’s position. PTO Revolutions When in the operator’s position, fasten the seat belt, start the engine and release the parking...
Operation AlphaBlower Installation Connecting The Snow Blower To The Tractor’s Three-Point Hitch NOTE: Ensure that the PTO shaft guard is always in place, that it is in proper condition and secured using the supplied chain to prevent rotation during use. Figure 1 CRUSH HAZARD •...
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Operation Connecting The Snow Blower To The Tractor’s Three-Point Hitch (Cont’d) NOTE: Tractor hitch type may require a different procedure installation. (See tractor’s operation manual for the correct procedure.) Exit the operator’s position. (See “Exiting The Operator’s Position” on page 24.) Close the tractor’s three-point hitch locking levers (if equipped).
Operation PTO Installation Install the PTO shaft from the blower to the tractor. The angle of the PTO should not exceed 20 NOTE: [Figure 3] shows the relation between degrees. Angles greater than 20 degrees the height (H) of the tractor’s PTO and the result in excessive wear and reduce service angle of the PTO shaft.
Operation AlphaBlower Adjustment The snow blower must be adjusted so that it is level. INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT For the blower to penetrate all the way down to 1. Locate a level surface to adjust the blower. the asphalt it is very important that the blower is 2.
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Operation AlphaBlower Adjustment (Cont’d) 6. Adjust wear shoes / gauge wheels so that these are flush with the surface.Then tighten the adjustment screw slightly more so that the wear shoes / gauge wheels are pushed down against the surface. 7. Adjust the top link outward slightly. The blower will now lift a little at the front.
Operation Hydraulic Couplers Checking AlphaBlower Operation NOTE: After installing the snow blower, test all functions before operating the snow blower in the work area. • Thoroughly clean the quick couplers before making connections. Dirt can quickly damage the hydraulic system. AVOID INJURY OR DEATH •...
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Operation Checking AlphaBlower Operation (Cont’d) Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s operation manual for correct procedure.) Auger Rotation Start auger rotation. Raise the engine RPM. Allow the snow blower auger to rotate for a short time (approximately one minute). Stop auger rotation.
Operation Operating The Enter the machine. (See “Entering The Operator’s Position” on page 24.) AlphaBlower Start the engine and release the parking brake. Raise the snow blower slightly off the ground. Operation Move to the work area. Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for correct procedure.) AVOID INJURY OR DEATH...
Operation Clearing a Plugged AlphaBlower AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH If the auger / chute becomes clogged with snow, turn the machine’s engine off. Use a clearing rod, never insert hands or feet into the chute or auger opening. NOTE: If the AlphaBlower is equipped with the hydraulic tip down option the chute can be tilted down to remove snow from the impeller housing.
Operation AlphaBlower Removal NOTE: When the connection frame has been AVOID BURNS installed for towing, the support jack must always be installed before the Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick snow blower is disconnected from the couplers can get hot during operation. Be machine.
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PTO shaft from the tractor specifications. SnowWolf will before performing maintenance on the snow responsible for injuries or damage caused by blower.
Maintenance General Maintenance NOTE: After initial use, or repair/replacement of damaged parts, it is important to check the repaired or replaced parts for proper bolt AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH torque, operation and leaks. Before operating or servicing system: Read and understand the machine’s owners manual.
Maintenance AlphaBlower Maintenance AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always turn off and lockout power on the machine before servicing the snow blower. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always disconnect hydraulic connections between the snow blower and the machine before performing any type of maintenance to the snow blower.
Maintenance Lubrication Gearbox Oil Change Figure 2 PTO Shaft Figure 1 NOTE: Make sure the snowblower is level. Grease the PTO shaft fittings (Item 1), bearing for the guard (Item 2) and telescoping tubes (Item 3) Remove the drain plug located on the bottom of [Figure 1] every 40 hours of operation.
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Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Slew Ring Figure 5 Ball Bearings Figure 3 The slew ring (Item 1) [Figure 5] is equipped with four grease zerks. Use grease of the type Mobil Mobilith SHC 220 or equivalent. Rotate the chute The snow blower is equipped with three ball around and grease repeatedly to distribute the bearings (Item 1) [Figure 3] for the axle grease around the entire slew ring.
Maintenance Auger Axle Couplings Hydraulic Hoses Check the couplings between the gearbox and the Check that there is no damage to hydraulic hoses. auger axle for wear. If there is significant wear, the Replace any damaged hoses. Also check for any bushings in the coupling must be replaced.
Maintenance Front Mount Gearbox (33-100-P) Figure 6 PTO Spline Bracket on Snow Blower on Snow Blower 1. Install the grub screws (Item 1) and the O-ring (Item 2) on the locking sleeve (Item 3) [Figure 6]. Check that the locking sleeve and the grub screws fit the holes on the splines pin.
Cutting Edge Replacement NOTE: Replace or flip the bolt-on cutting edge when it wears within 1/2” - 3/4”. Replace only with genuine SnowWolf cutting edge and hardware. 1. Park the machine on a level surface with the snow blower properly attached.
Maintenance AlphaBlower Figure 8 Disassembly AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Securely block up the snow blower before working underneath. 1. Provide support beneath the augers and using wooden blocks. Figure 7 6. Support the gearbox (Item 3) [Figure 8] using a jack or similar.
Maintenance AlphaBlower Assembly Auger Axle Installation 1. Apply grease to all spline pins before When the augers are turned by 1/2 a turn there installation to prevent the pins from corroding. should be no more than 0.04” variation measured between the flanges. If the variation is greater 2.
Maintenance Storage And Return To Service Storage Return to Service After the seasons use or when the snow blower After the snow blower has been in storage, it is will not be in use for a period of time, perform the necessary to follow a list of items to return the following steps.
Parts AlphaBlower (Both Models) (Cont’d) Deluxe Chute, 4-Stage See Chute, Hydraulic Tilt on page Detail A AlphaBlower Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Parts Options Model (Both Models) (Cont’d) Side Panels ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 2011-270H Plate, Replaceable, Right 2011-270V Plate, Replaceable, Left 2013-260H Plate, Right Side 2013-260V Plate, Left Side F102-16040 Bolt, Hex F102-16045 Bolt, Hex F102-16055 Bolt, Hex F312-16 Nut, Lock AlphaBlower Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Specifications Torque Specifications Standard Hardware And Lock Nuts BOLT SAE GRADE 5 SAE GRADE 8 LOCK NUTS TYPE Nominal Plated or Plated W / Plated or Plated W / Plated or Plated W / Size Unplated ZnCr Unplated ZnCr Unplated ZnCr W / Grade W / Grade...
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