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Erskine Attachments 960R Operator's Manual

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Models 960R-1080R
Rotary Snow Blowers
Read the Operation & Maintenance Manual entirely. When you see this
symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Rear Mounted
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Operator's Manual
Set-Up Assembly and
Parts Information
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  • Page 1 Models 960R-1080R Rear Mounted Rotary 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, Inc. 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

    PARTS INFORMATION 22-37 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. Snow Blower Serial Number………….. YOUR ERSKINE ATTACHMENTS DEALER ADDRESS: PHONE: CONTACT:...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Erskine Attachments, Inc. cannot anticipate every machine unsafe for continued operation. possible circumstance that might involve potential hazard.

  • 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, Inc. 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 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 Rear of blower body Quantity: Erskine™ Snow Blower 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, Inc. (218-687-4045) for replacement decals.

  • Page 8: Users Instructions For Mounting The Snowblower

    USERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW BLOWER After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the Erskine™ Snow Blower to the Tractor for user operation. 1. Back the tractor up to the snow blower aligning three point hitch to the blower arms. Apply the park brake and shut off engine.

  • Page 9: 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, check to see that the blower is tilted somewhat forward. This creates a straighter driveline angle and can be accomplished by lengthening the tractor’s upper 3-point arm.
  • Page 10 OPERATING THE SNOW BLOWER_______________ 4. Check to be sure all tractor operating controls 8. Engage the tractor PTO system (see tractor are in the neutral position and start the operating manual) engine. IMPORTANT: To prevent the possibility of damage, always idle the engine when engaging CAUTION: Be careful if using or disengaging the PTO.

  • Page 11: 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 12 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE Lubrication (continued) Grease the gearbox splined coupler after every 30 hours of operation. Use clean engine oil to lubricate the auger drive chain daily. Grease driveline U-joints telescoping slide daily.
  • Page 13 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE_____________ LUBRICATION (continued) Grease the auger drive shaft assembly and the gearing on the end of the auger drive shaft, after every 30 hours of operation. Grease each of the (3) roller guides daily. Use clean engine oil to lubricate the chute rotator chain after every 30 hours of operation.
  • Page 14 ROUTINE SNOW BLOWER MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION (continued) Check the gearbox oil level weekly. Two plugs are located on the side of the gearbox, fill and add. To check oil level, remove the add plug. Oil must drain from the plug. If necessary to add FILL oil, remove the upper fill plug.
  • Page 15 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 16 The PTO drive shaft shear coupler is located on the tractor PTO coupler. 1. Align the holes in the coupler flange. 2. On models 1080R & 960R with tractor end shear yoke, use (2) 3/8” x 1-1/8” NF grade 8 shear bolts w/locknuts.

  • Page 17: 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. Remove the chain shield from the blower housing. After unpacking the chute, slip the chute into the grooves on the two remaining roller guides.
  • Page 18 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 19 SET UP ASSEMBLY DRIVE LINE INSTALLATION Install the splined yoke of driveline onto snow blower gearbox shaft. Secure with 3/8” grade 8 bolt and tighten set screw. WARNING: Be sure the PTO master shield is secured in its operation position. MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING BLOWER TO TRACTOR 1.
  • Page 20 SET UP ASSEMBLY______________________ MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING BLOWER TO TRACTOR CAUTION: It is extremely important keep the driveline angle as straight possible while the blower is under load as this reduces heat build up and the chance of bearing failure in the driveline U-joints.
  • Page 21 SET UP ASSEMBLY MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING BLOWER TO TRACTOR (continued) Connect the chute rotator hoses to the remote couplers. With the engine at idle, rotate the discharge chute all the way in both directions to be sure rotator works smoothly and freely. With the engine idling, engage the PTO drive and apply power slowly to the snow blower.

  • Page 22: Parts Information

    960/1080 RM BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NUMBER 104544 BODY BLOWER 960RM 104555 BODY BLOWER 1080RM 310579 CHUTE 12" RP/RM 315067 CHUTE DEFLECTOR 315087 LINKAGE DEFLECTOR PAINTED HYD. OPTION ONLY 103273 CYLINDER 2 X 4 102834 ACTUATOR 8" STROKE ELEC.
  • Page 23 960/1080 RM BODY INFORMATION...
  • Page 24 960/1080 RM DRIVE ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION STOCK CODE 320691 GEARBOX ASSM 104778 FAN 30D W/A FOR 905 GEARBOX 310730 KEY 1/2 X 5 100483 AUGER CHAIN TIGHTENER 201855 IDLER PLASTIC CHAIN TIGHTENER 310469 AUGER 960 DRIVE SHAFT ASSM 104713 BRG 1.5 4-B FLG 104678...
  • Page 25 960/1080 RM DRIVE INFORMATION...
  • Page 26 960/1080 FM SUPERIOR 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 101596 SEAL - 1-1/2"...
  • Page 27 960/1080 RM SUPERIOR GEARBOX PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 28 960/1080 RM DURST GEARBOX ASSEMBLY_______ _ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ……………………………………… 1 201071 SEAL – 1-1/2” cross shaft …………………………………… 2 201072 RING – retaining ……………………………………………… 4 201074 SHIM …………………………………………………………… 4 201075 BEARING – cup ………………………………………………. 2 101608 BEARING –...
  • Page 29 960/1080 RM DURST GEARBOX PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 30 960/1080 RM PRAIRIE GEARBOX ASSEMBLY_________ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. GEARBOX ASSM 900 PRAIRIE …………………………… 1 320691 GEARBOX HOUSING 900 GB – prairie …………………… 1 320689 BEARING – cone thru ………………………………………... 2 203656 BEARING – cone outer pinion ………………………………. 1 203654 BEARING –...
  • Page 31 960/1080 RM PRAIRIE GEARBOX PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 32 960/1080 RM WEASLER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY _______ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 320156 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY GEARBOX HOUSING ……………………………………….. 1 320279 COVER –end ………………………………………………….. 1 320280 COVER – top …………………………………………………. 1 320281 BEARING – cup thru shaft …………………………………... 4 320282 BEARING – cone thru shaft ………………………………… 4 320283 SHAFT –...
  • Page 33 960/1080 RM WEASLER GEARBOX PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 34 960/1080 RM DRIVE LINE ASSEMBLY _____ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 540 sq ………………………….. 1 104892 DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 1000 sq ………………………… 1 200376 DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 540 splined …………………….. 1 200377 DRIVE LINE –...
  • Page 35 960/1080 RM PRAIRIE DRIVE LINE ASSEMBLY _____ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 540 imp shear ……………..1 201665 DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 1000 imp shear ……………..1 201666 DRIVE LINE – 55 series – 1000L imp shear ……………..1 201667 DRIVE LINE –...
  • Page 36 960/1080 RM 55 SERIES DRIVE LINE ASSEMBLY_______ _____ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DRIVE LINE –female half ……………………………………. 1 104230 YOKE – 23 spline …………………………………………….. 1 104285 REPAIR KIT …………………………………………………… 3 104274 YOKE & TUBE ………………………………………………... 1 104263 SHIELD – inner ……………………………………………….. 1 104252 GUIDE –...
  • Page 37 960/1080 RM 35 SERIES DRIVE LINE ASSEMBLY_______ _____ REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DRIVE LINE –female half ……………………………………… 1 104230 YOKE – 23 spline ……………………………………………….. 1 104285 REPAIR KIT ……………………………………………………... 3 104274 YOKE & TUBE ………………………………………………..1 104263 SHIELD – inner …………………………………………………. 1 104252 GUIDE –...

  • Page 38: General Specifications

    540 OR BOTTOM 960-R 96" 36" SHEAR HYDRAULIC 1000 1500 AUGER 18" CAT. III SERIES BOLT ROTATOR OPEN NARROW PROTECTED FLIGHTING SHEAR BOLT All dimensions are in INCHES. See your local dealer or call Erskine Attachments, Inc. for more information.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Erskine Attachments, Inc. to improve its products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. Erskine Attachments, Inc. 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 40 LY__ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Erskine Attachments, Inc Erskine, MN 56535 Printed in U.S.A.

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