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Erskine Attachments 725FM Operator's Manual

Front mounted snowblower for compact tractors 30-60 hp
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Model 725FM
Front Mounted
Snowblower
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Compact Tractors 30-60 HP
Operator's Manual
Set-Up Assembly
Maintenance
Parts Information
Read this Manual Before Use

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  • Page 1 Model 725FM Front Mounted Snowblower Compact Tractors 30-60 HP Operator’s Manual Set-Up Assembly Maintenance Parts Information Read this Manual Before Use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Attachment Serial Number………….._____________ YOUR ATTACHMENTS DEALER ADDRESS: PHONE: CONTACT: NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units previously sold.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Indicates potentially Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every hazardous situation which, if not avoided, possible circumstance that might involve potential will result in death or serious injury. hazard. The safety messages found in this manual and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
  • Page 4 • Do not modify equipment or add attachments that penetrate the skin causing serious injury. are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC. • • Avoid the hazard by relieving the Use adequate safety warning lights and devices as required by local regulations. Obey all local laws...
  • Page 5 SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Serial Number Location: It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different procedures in doing a specific operation.
  • Page 6 SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS________ Safety Decals Locations: The locations of the safety decals are shown. If these decals are missing, damaged, or painted over they must be replaced. Call Erskine Attachments LLC (218-435-4045) for replacement decals. Part number: 200001 Part number: 310820...

  • Page 7: Set-Up Assembly

    SET-UP ASSEMBLY Discharge Chute Installation 1. Remove the roller guide opposite the rotation motor from the blower housing by removing the bolt securing the roller guide to the snowblower. 2. Remove the chain cover from the blower housing by removing the two bolts securing the cover to the snowblower.
  • Page 8 SET-UP ASSEMBLY Snowblower Support Plate Installation 1. The snowblower support plate is predrilled at the factory. If a universal type support plate is supplied, the plate must be centered and drilled to match the hole pattern on the front of the tractor frame.
  • Page 9 1. Attach the front of the two push arms to the snowblower head with 1/2" x 3-1/2” NC bolts, nuts, and lock washers. For the 725FM, the push arm should be rotated so the cylinder pin bracket is as shown in Figure A. Do not tighten these bolts until the frame is completely assembled.
  • Page 10 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 4. Temporarily clamp a straight edge vertically on the snowblower support plate as shown. Measure and record the distance from the front support plate to the end of the tractor PTO shaft. This dimension is referred to as the “tractor length”. 5.
  • Page 11 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 10. Make hoses to operate the lift cylinders and chute rotation motor. Use at least 3/8” hoses to prevent slow operating speeds in extreme cold. 11. Use elbows on the ends of the lift cylinder hoses Lift Cylinder Hoses and route the hoses as shown.
  • Page 12 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 13. Lay the transfer case in the horizontal position and install the rear PTO drive shaft (21” collapsed length) on the upper shaft of the transfer case. Use a 1/4" x 1-1/2” key and a 5/16” x 2-3/4” grade 5 bolt and lock nut.
  • Page 13 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 16. Drive the tractor over the frame until the front of the long pin is nearly flush with the face of the frame mounting bracket. NOTE: The driveshaft and front driveline are shown in these pictures. The front driveshaft can be temporarily mounted before this step if desired, but it makes it harder to adjust the frame length if adjustments are needed.
  • Page 14 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 19. Install the drawbar bracket as shown. If the bracket is excessively loose on the drawbar, shim washers (not included) can be added. NOTE: The drawbar bracket can be flipped over to make a small adjustment in the ear mounting height if needed.
  • Page 15 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 24. After the necessary frame adjustments have been made, install the solid shaft coupler and front driveshaft. The long keyed end of the driveshaft should be positioned toward the rear and engages the solid coupler. Install the 5/16” x 2-3/4” bolt, both 1/4"...
  • Page 16 SET-UP ASSEMBLY 30. Adjust push bolting location compensate for the frame height. Pick the position that allows the back of the snowblower to be nearly vertical when resting on the ground. The snowblower can be rolled forward slightly to allow for better cutting edge scraping, or it can be rolled back slightly to scrape less.

  • Page 17: Mounting Instructions

    MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS After the initial set-up is complete, use the following instructions to mount the snowblower and push frame system to the tractor. 1. Make sure the float lock pin is in the “lock” position. 2. Align and drive the tractor forward over the push frame.
  • Page 18 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Start the engine and use the remote hydraulic control lever (see tractor’s owner’s manual) to lower the push arms. Lowering the push arms with the frame resting on the ground will cause the front of the frame to raise. Raise the frame until the long pin is aligned with the appropriate hole in the front frame bracket.
  • Page 19 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 7. Lift the transfer case and frame into position under the drawbar. Insert the cross pin through the appropriate holes and drawbar bracket. hairpins to secure the cross pin. 8. Rotate the transfer case upright to the vertical position.
  • Page 20 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Connect the rear PTO driveline to the tractor PTO shaft. Be sure the retaining pin snaps into position on the PTO shaft. The tractor must be equipped with a working PTO shield. To avoid serious injury or death, never adjust or move the driveline when connected to the tractor and the tractor’s PTO drive is engaged.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Know your work area. Avoid obstructions and debris. 1. Before starting the tractor engine, adjust the chute to control snow discharge angle and distance. To adjust: remove the pin from the bottom of the deflector link, move the deflector to the desired angle, and reinstall the pin through the chute and deflector link.
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Lower the snowblower to rest on the skid shoes. 7. With the engine at an idle, engage the tractor PTO drive (see tractor’s operator’s manual). IMPORTANT: Do not engage or disengage the PTO drive at full throttle. IMPORTANT: Take special care if using an imported tractor.
  • Page 23 _____________________ROUTINE MAINTENANCE________________ Lower the attachment to rest flat on the ground, disengage the PTO drive, shut down the engine, relieve hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set the park brake, and wait for all motion to stop before leaving the operator’s position or approaching the attachment to perform service of any kind. It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the tractor and attachment for damage, loose bolts, fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem.

  • Page 24: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Grease the three roller guides every 40 hours of operation. Use clean engine oil to lubricate the auger drive chain and the chute rotator chain every 40 hours of operation. Do not operate the snowblower without the chain shields in place. Moving parts may cause injury or death.
  • Page 25 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Grease the three main driveshaft pillow block bearings every 80 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Do not over-grease pillow block bearings. Only add two pumps of grease every greasing interval. Grease the four transfer case shaft bearings every 80 hours of operation.
  • Page 26 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Auger Drive Chain Adjustment A properly tensioned auger drive chain will extend the roller chain life. To adjust the chain tension: 1. Loosen the locking bolt, and push the bolt down to move the tension idler down until all slack is removed from the chain.
  • Page 27 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Auger Shaft Shear Coupler The auger drive is shear bolt protected in the event that the auger should strike a solid object. The auger driveshaft shear coupler is located on the left side of the gearbox, under the shield. If sheared, align the holes in the coupler flange and install a 5/16”...

  • Page 28: Parts Information

    PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 310802 BODY T24 X 72 CCW W/A 310741 MOUNT BRACKET TFM W/A 310776 CHUTE 11" TFM W/A LINK IS ON RIGHT HAND 315067 CHUTE DEFLECTOR 315124 PIN DEFLECTOR W/A 315049 SHIELD CHAIN ROTATE PAINTED 315087 LINKAGE DEFLECTOR PAINTED 102687...
  • Page 29 PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 30 725 FM PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 315005 AUGER 16D X 72 T24 W/A 310884 FAN 24D CCW W/A 310835 SHAFT 1.25 X 33.5 AUGER DRIVE 72 REPLACED BY 330634 OCT 2016 311434 SHIELD SHAFT 72 PVC X 27 PNT REPLACED BY 330640 OCT 2016 310834 SHAFT 1.5 X 17.75 FAN T20/T24 RM/FM...
  • Page 31 725 FM PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 32 PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 310754 FRAME FRONT 725FM W/A 310756 FRAME REAR 725FM W/A 310759 PUSH ARM 24 W/A 311736 BUSH 2.25 X 1.27 X 4.5 W/H Z 310389 TRANSFER CASE 725 13/13 ASSM 310390 TRANSFER CASE 725 16/13 ASSM...
  • Page 33 PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 34 PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 310791 DRIVELN 14S 1.25 X 1.5 X 26 320073 DRIVELN 14S 6T X 1.25 X 21.47 320243 REPAIR KIT U‐JOINT 14S 320255 YOKE 14S 1 1/4 RD 311746 YOKE 14S 1 1/4 RD 320241 YOKE ASSM BALL SHEAR 14S 13064...
  • Page 35 PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 36 32467 BOLT THDCUT FLG 3/4 X 3/4 NC 310374 SHIELD 721 C.C. TOP PAINTED (310373 UNPAINTED) 310360 TRANSFER CASE 725FM W/A 37212 NUT REV LOCK 3/8 NC NUT REV LOCK 3/8 NC 310378 SHIELD 721 C.C. BACK PAINTED (310377 UNPAINTED)
  • Page 37 PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 38 PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 400074 CYLINDER 2 X 4 B‐B 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB‐6MJ‐90 320145 ADPT TEE 6MJ‐6MJ‐8MB 311742 HOSE 1/4 X 25 6FJX‐6FJX...
  • Page 39 PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 315876 BRACKET URETHANE 69 W/A WITH OPT. URE/RUB PKG 315460 CUTTING EDGE URETHANE 69 OPTIONAL URETHANE PKG 300604 CUTTING EDGE RUBBER 69 OPTIONAL RUBBER PKG 315464 BACKING PLATE SB 69 WITH OPT. URE/RUB PKG 13211 BOLT HEX - 1/2 X 2 NC GR 5 WITH OPT.
  • Page 40 OPTIONAL PACKAGE 424304 ASSEMBLY INFORMATION HOLE INSTRUCTIONS • Drill a (5/8) hole through each square tubing to mount extension...

  • Page 41: General Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model 725FM Stage 79” Cutting Width 34” Cutting Height 24” 4-blade Fan Diameter 16” open flyting Auger Diameter PTO Input Speed 540 RPM Chute Rotation Hydraulic 270° Reversible 5/8” x 6” Cutting Edge Driveline 14 series rear, 14 series front...

  • Page 42: Bolt Torque Information

    BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION...
  • Page 43 Erskine Attachments LLC to improve its products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make changes and or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes or add such improvements to products previously sold.
  • Page 44 P/N 300732 Date Printed: 5/24/2022 Printed in U.S.A. Erskine Attachments LLC...