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Erskine Attachments 1080FM Operator's Manual

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Models 1080FM-960FM
Front Mounted Qwik-A-Tach
Snow Blowers
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  • Page 1 Models 1080FM-960FM Front Mounted Qwik-A-Tach Snow Blowers Operator’s Manual Set-Up Assembly and Parts Information manual has been read and understood. Read the Operation & Maintenance Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow...
  • Page 2 Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION MOUNTING THE SNOWBLOWER 8-12 OPERATING THE SNOWBLOWER 13-14 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 15-22 SET UP ASSEMBLY OF THE SNOWBLOWER 23-39 PARTS INFORMATION 40-53 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY REFERENCE INFORMATION Write the correct information for YOUR Snow Blower in the spaces below. Always use these numbers when referring to your Snow Blower.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve potential The user is responsible for inspecting the machine hazard. The safety messages found in this manual daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.

  • Page 5: Safety

    (tractor) to become totally familiar with the  Do not modify equipment or add attachments that controls and instruments. Know how to stop all are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC. equipment operation in case of emergency.  Remember, YOU are responsible for the safe ...

  • Page 6: Serial Number/Decal Location

    SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Serial Number Location: It is important to refer to the serial number of the Erskine™ Snow Blower 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 7 SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS_______ Part number: 103206 Location: Chute rotation chain cover. Part number: 102935 Quantity: Location: On each side of blower assembly Quantity: Part number: 102957 Location: On each side of chute assembly Quantity: Part number: 102946 Location: On front of chute assembly Quantity:...

  • Page 8: Mounting The Snowblower

    USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER After the initial set-up assembly is completed, and with the transfer case rotated on its side, use the following procedure to mount the Erskine™ Snow Blower to the Tractor for user operation. 1. Align and drive the tractor forward over the push frame.
  • Page 9 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER_____ 4. Start the engine; use the remote hydraulic control lever to raise the blower lift arm until all free travel in the lift linkage is removed (rigid). Shut down the engine and install the lock pin for the lift linkage.
  • Page 10 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER 7. Install the drawbar coupler and retaining pins. 8. Secure the drawbar coupler retaining pins with spring clips 9. Rotate the transfer case upright. Install and tighten the (2) 3/4” NC bolts to secure the transfer case.
  • Page 11 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER____ 10. Connect the PTO driveline. Be sure the retaining pin snaps into position on the PTO shaft. WARNING: Be sure the PTO master shield is secured in its operating position. IMPORTANT: Maximum rear driveline extension is 3 inches (76 mm).
  • Page 12 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER 13. Raise the blower enough to release pressure on the locking pin and remove it from the lift linkage to allow snow blower free float. Install and secure the pin in the storage hole provided. 14.

  • Page 13: Operating The Snowblower

    OPERATING THE SNOW BLOWER______________ WARNING: DO NOT operate from any position except seated in the operator’s seat with the seat belt fastened. DO NOT permit riders. 1. Before starting the tractor, to control snow discharge angle and distance, adjust the discharge chute deflector to the desired angle.
  • Page 14 OPERATING THE SNOW BLOWER_______________ 5. Lower the snow blower to rest on the skid shoes. 6. Engage the tractor PTO system (see tractor operating manual) IMPORTANT: To prevent the possibility to damage, always idle the engine when engaging or disengaging the PTO. CAUTION: Be careful if using imported tractor.

  • Page 15: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE ________ It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the blower and tractor for damage, loose bolts, fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.
  • Page 16 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE Lubrication (continued) Check the PTO drive transfer case oil level weekly. The oil level must be at or near the lower level of the check plug hole. Use SAE 80W-90 gear oil. Drain and refill the transfer case with new oil once a season (12 months).
  • Page 17 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE_____________ LUBRICATION (continued) Grease each of the two (2) push arms on the frame system after every 30 hours of operation. Grease the auger drive shaft assembly and the gearing on the end of the auger drive shaft, after every 30 hours of operation.
  • Page 18 “ADD” plug hole. Use SAE 80W-90 gear oil. Gearbox oil capacity is approx. 2 quarts for the 960FM and 1080FM and 1 quart for the 901FM. Drain and refill the gearbox with new oil once a season (12 months).
  • Page 19 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE____________ LUBRICATION (continued) Grease the blower lift bracket pivot pins (one each side) after every 30 hours of operation. Use clean engine oil to lubricate the auger drive chain, frame coupler chain, and the chute rotator chain after every 30 hours of operation.
  • Page 20 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE AUGER DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT A properly tensioned auger drive chain will extend the roller chain life. To adjust the chain tension, loosen the set screw that secures idler sprocket assembly. Screw the threaded adjusting bolt in to increase chain tension until all slack in the chain is removed or out to decrease chain tension.
  • Page 21 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE___________ TRANSFER CASE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT To adjust the transfer case roller chain: 1. Remove the four bolts securing the PTO shaft guard and top cover. Remove the top cover. NOTE: One bearing is inside the transfer case and one is on the outside. 2.
  • Page 22 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE_____________ AUGER DRIVE SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The auger drive is shear bolt protected in the event the auger should strike a solid object. The auger drive shaft shear coupler is located on the left side of the gearbox, under a shield. Align the holes in the coupler flange.

  • Page 23: Set Up Assembly Of The Snowblower

    SET UP ASSEMBLY DISCHARGE CHUTE INSTALLATION Remove one of the roller guides from the blower housing by removing the bolt securing the roller guide. After unpacking the chute, slip the chute into the grooves on the two remaining roller guides. Reinstall the roller guide and bushing with the bolt and lock nut.
  • Page 24 SET UP ASSEMBLY_______________________ DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR ADJUSTMENT (continued) Loosen the rotation mount bolts. Push the rotation mount all the way towards the chute. Install the No. 40 roller chain around the sprocket. Tighten the rotation mount by moving it outward to remove all slack in the chain. Tighten the rotation mount bolts and install the chain shield.
  • Page 25 SET UP ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLOWER SUPPORT PLATE (continued) The blower support plate is normally predrilled at the factory. If a universal type support plate is supplied, the plate must be centered and drilled to match the hole pattern of the tractor front casting. Install a 7/8”...
  • Page 26 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Before starting this procedure, make sure the area that the assembly will occur is dry, flat, and level. This will ensure proper frame installation. 1. Attach the front of the two push arms (no grease zerks) to the blower head with 1”...
  • Page 27 SET UP ASSEMBLY PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 4. Install the blower lift cylinder into the frame system. Connect the rod end of the cylinder to the lift arm. Install the 90° elbow fittings in the cylinder ports and the restrictor fitting in the anchor end elbow.
  • Page 28 SET UP ASSEMBLY_______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 7. Measure the distance from the blower front frame adjustable bracket - to the front edge of the transfer case. Adjust the frame length so that the measured distance will equal total measurement recorded in the step 5. 8.
  • Page 29 SET UP ASSEMBLY PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) Turn the transfer case to lay horizontal. 9. Remove the four 3/4” bolts securing the transfer case. 10. Turn the transfer case to lay horizontal. 11. Align and drive the tractor over the blower push frame until the front tractor support plate tapered lift pins almost contact the blower front frame adjustable bracket.
  • Page 30 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 12. Install the screw jack and retaining pin on the rear of the transfer case. 13. Use the screw jack to raise the frame to almost contact the tractor drawbar support hanger. 14. Use a jack under the front frame to raise the frame 6 to 12 inches from the ground to level the frame, but still allowing clearance for the front axle of the tractor...
  • Page 31 If it is needed, notify your Erskine Attachments LLC dealer and it will be provided at no extra charge. 18. After installation of the front frame adjustable brackets is completed, be sure the support plate lift arms fully engage the hole at the top of the brackets.
  • Page 32 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 20. Use the screw jack to raise the transfer case and frame as high as possible under the drawbar support hanger. If needed, add shim spacers between the hitch bracket and frame rails to provide necessary frame clearance. NOTE: 2”...
  • Page 33 SET UP ASSEMBLY PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 23. Install the rear PTO drive shaft (23-1/2” collapsed length) on the upper shaft of the transfer case. Use a 3/8” x 2” key, 5/16” x 3” bolt. Tighten the bolt and nut securely. 24.
  • Page 34 SET UP ASSEMBLY________________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 26. Remove the bolts and rotate the transfer case on its side and put the PTO shaft in the rest bracket. Install the main hydraulic hoses (not supplied) through the left side hose support tubes and connect to the lift cylinder fittings.
  • Page 35 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 29. At this time the tractor can be removed from the blower to make it easier to complete the assembly of drive components. 30. Remove the tractor from the blower by hydraulically raising the lift arm so the locking pin can be inserted.
  • Page 36 SET UP ASSEMBLY PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 33. Install a chain coupler sprocket with a 3/8” x 2” key on the extended keyway end of the main shaft. Install the sprocket even with the end of the shaft and tighten the clamping bolt and keyway set screw.
  • Page 37 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 36. Install the center pillow block bearing mount bracket with (2) 1/2 inch u-bolts. Center the bracket fore and aft between the front and rear pillow block bearings and use (2) 1/2” x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 38 SET UP ASSEMBLY Cylinder and Hose Installation 39. Install the chute rotator hydraulic hoses (not supplied). Make sure that the restrictor is kept in the hydraulic orbit motor. NOTE: The chute rotator hoses should be 3 to 4 feet longer than the lift cylinder hoses. 40.
  • Page 39 SET UP ASSEMBLY_____________________ PUSH FRAME ASSEMBLY (continued) 44. Rotate the transfer case horizontally. Drive the tractor onto the snow blower and mount as outlined in the User’s Mounting Instructions When the snow blower is completely attached, carefully raise the blower to the full up position and check the front drive line to axle clearance.
  • Page 40 BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION STOCK CODE 201433 BODY BLOWER 960FM 201089 BODY BLOWER 1080FM 310403 CHUTE 12" FM 315067 CHUTE DEFLECTOR 315087 LINKAGE DEFLECTOR PAINTED 103273 CYLINDER 2 X 4 HYD. OPTION ONLY 102834 ACTUATOR 8" STROKE ELEC. OPTION ONLY...

  • Page 41: Parts Information

    PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 42 BRG 1.5 4-B FLG 104678 BRG 1.4375 2-B FLG 100832 BRG 1.25 2-B FLG 201102 AUGER 18D 960FM LOWER 201103 AUGER 18D 1080FM LOWER 201099 AUGER 12D 960FM TOP 201100 AUGER 12D 1080FM TOP 202164 SPROCKET 60B15 X 1.25 B 100900...
  • Page 43 DRIVE INFORMATION...
  • Page 44 FRAME ASSEMBLY FRONT FRAME SYSTEM ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK CODE 201131 FRONT PUSH FRAME W/A 203187 FRAME EXTENSION KIT EXTENSION PKG ONLY 201446 960QAT FRAME EXTENSION W/A EXTENSION PKG ONLY 201447 960QAT BRACKET FRAME EXT. EXTENSION PKG ONLY EXTENSION PKG ONLY 13461 BOLT HEX 1 X 2 NC GR5 13462...
  • Page 45 FRONT FRAME INFORMATION 960/1080 FM REAR FRAME INFORMATION...
  • Page 46 TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK CODE 203197 TRANSFER CASE ASSY 15/24 203738 TRANSFER CASE ASSY 15/24 TALL 203195 TRANSFER CASE ASSY 16/16 6907962 TRANSFER CASE ASSY 16/16 TALL 203196 TRANSFER CASE ASSY 18/16 201160 960Q TRANSFER CASE SHELL W/A 203737 960Q TRANSFER CASE SHELL TALL W/A 201441...
  • Page 47 TRANSFER CASE INFORMATION...
  • Page 48 DRIVEN ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK CODE 200381 REAR DRIVELINE ASSY 201668 FRONT DRIVELINE ASSY 960/1080 FM ONLY 901 FM ONLY 200384 FRONT DRIVELINE ASSY 201445 LONG SHAFT CUSTOM LENGTH 960/1080 FM ONLY 201584 LONG SHAFT CUSTOM LENGTH 901 FM ONLY 13211 BOLT HEX 1/2 X 2 NC GR5...
  • Page 49 DRIVEN INFORMATION...
  • Page 50 OLD STYLE 960/1080 ONLY DRIVE LINE COMPLETE – 55 SERIES 20 SPLINE ( 201668 960/1080 FM ONLY) YOKE – 1-1/2” bore (960/1080FM ONLY) …………………………………. 1 200402 YOKE – 1-1/2” bore (901FM ONLY) ……………………………………….. 1 200415 REPAIR KIT (960/1080FM ONLY) ………………………………….………. 2 104274 REPAIR KIT (901FM ONLY) ………………………………….……………..
  • Page 51 DRIVELINE INFORMATION FRONT DRIVE LINE REAR DRIVE LINE...
  • Page 52 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 100764 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY CASTING ASSEMBLY – both halves (R500-9AAF-B0212)……….. 1 5 & 13 320120 320113 SHAFT - cross w/ Gear (1-1/2" OD) (R500-9AAF-B0212)....… 1 SHAFT – cross 1 1/2 OD w/kw OLD STYLE ………………………… 1 101574 SEAL - 1-1/2"...
  • Page 53 GEARBOX INFORMATION...

  • Page 54: General Specifications

    35 & 55 SERIES WEIGHT 2250 LBS APPROX 2315 LBS APPROX NOTE: ALL AUGERS AND FANS ARE SHEAR BOLT PROTECTED ON ALL MODELS. All dimensions are in INCHES. See your local dealer or call Erskine Attachments LLC for more information.

  • Page 55: Warranty

    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 56 Part number: 201414 Erskine Attachments LLC Date Printed: 2/17/2017 Printed in U.S.A.

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