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READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-Cover str Schulte Industries Ltd. PO Box 70 Englefeld Saskatchewan Canada S0K 1N0 Tel. (306) 287-3715 Fax.
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To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
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DEALER’S PREDELIVERY SERVICE GUIDE for the SCHULTE SNOW BLOWER SDX-117 DETAILS OF ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE COVERED IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL ____ Shipping damage corrected ____ Set up machine as outlined in the shipping instructions attached to these instructions. ____ Check that all safety decals are in good condition, replace if necessary.
PARTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES PARTS INFORMATION Use of genuine Schulte replacement parts is your guarantee that parts are of the same quality and are manufactured to the same standards as the original equipment. These parts are made and tested to Schulte specifications.
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256-025 1/4” Locknut NOTE: Schulte supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Schulte cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
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INTRODUCTION The SDX-117 Snow Blowers are designed for removing accumulations of snow from driveways, barnyards, roadways and parking lots. Check local regulations before operating on roadways. With proper maintenance as described in this manual, your Snow Blower will provide you with years of dependable service with a minimum of repairs.
NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Schulte within thirty days of delivery of the implement. 3. Record the Implement Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual.
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GENERAL STATEMENT AFFECTING ALL SCHULTE WARRANTY Schulte Industries Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser only, that in the event of any defect in material or workmanship in the product sold by Schulte Industries, the subject of this warranty (“the goods”) during the warranty period mentioned below the manufacturer will provide the coverage specified below.
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• The Dealer must keep the failed part until the claim is processed, to allow Schulte Industries the option of further examination of the part. Further examination may mean that pictures are sent, or that the part be returned to Schulte.
PARALLEL GEARBOX MOUNTING The standard position for the parallel shaft gearbox on Schulte SDX-117 snow blowers is with the gearbox upright, the input shaft is in the high position. Gearbox must be rotated down so that the input shaft is in the low position.
The horsepower required to operate the implement depends on several operating factors including terrain condition, operator experience, condition of the implement and tractor, and other factors. The recommended tractor HP for the SDX-117 is 140-200hp. Operating the implement with a larger tractor will greatly increase the risk of damaging the implement.
3.4 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 2516 lbs (1144 kg) when attaching a SDX-117. The Snow Blower can attach to tractors with a 3- point hitch frame. The snow blower comes with CAT 2-3 lower pins and a CAT 2 top pin.
Place control levers in the float position and repeat process several more times to purge all air from the system. SDX-117 11/22 Operation Section 4-13...
The seat belt is your best protection from falling off the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a tractor roll-over. OPS-SB-0016_A SDX-117 11/22 Operation Section 4-23...
The distance between the chute and the base should always be about 1/2”. If wear is found, a shim kit can be purchased from your local Schulte dealer. To install the shim kit: 1. Remove the 5/8” bolts holding the guide sleeves to the chute base 2.
1. IMPORTANT: If the PTO shear bolt breaks immediately shut down the tractor and replace the shear bolt. 2. The shear bolts used on this Schulte snow blower and mounting kits are either Grade 2 or Metric Grade 8.8. Refer to the illustrations for help in identification of these grades of bolts.