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Operation & Maintenance Manual AlphaBlower Model 24-84-H & 24-84-P 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. 2023 Rev 1...
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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.
SnowWolf is continually working to improve its specific service operation. products. SnowWolf reserves the right to make any improvements or changes as deemed...
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.
• Always stop the snow blower if any persons your authorized Distributor, Dealer Parts enter the work area. Department or SnowWolf for safety decal replacement. • DO NOT modify the snow blower in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the •...
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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 Pre-Operation Inspection Snow Blower Operating Tips Before operating the snow blower for the first time • Make sure the snow blower is adjusted and each time thereafter, use the following list as properly. (See “AlphaBlower Adjustment Skid a guideline during equipment inspection.
Operation AlphaBlower Inspection Monthly Inspection Check the following items every 50 hours of Daily Inspection operation: • Inspect the snow blower, frame, and all welds NOTE: Inspect the snow blower by performing for cracks, bends, or 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) 60- 150 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 NOTE: It is important to use the correct type of belt, start the engine and release the parking...
Operation AlphaBlower Installation Skid Steer Connecting The Snow Blower To A Once connected to the universal plate and secure, shut down machine and exit operators position. Skid Steer Hook up the 3 couplers Be sure the case drain is installed properly as this could cause catastrophic failure of the hydraulic motor.
Operation AlphaBlower Adjustment Skid Steer The snow blower must be adjusted so that it is level. INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT NOTE: The blower should now be resting on For the blower to penetrate all the way down to the cutting edge. the asphalt it is very important that the blower is correctly adjusted to be level prior to operation.
Operation AlphaBlower Installation Connecting The Snow Blower To The Tractor’s Three-Point Hitch To Tractor 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 “Entering The Operator’s Position” on page 13.) Close the tractor’s three-point hitch locking levers (if equipped).
Operation PTO Installation 7. Install the axle and check the adaptation carefully and at all heights and movements. Install the PTO shaft from the blower to the tractor. The angle of the PTO should not exceed 20 degrees. Angles greater than 20 degrees result in excessive wear and reduce service life of PTO shafts.
Operation AlphaBlower Adjustment Tractor 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 Tractor (Cont’d) 6. Adjust wear shoes / gauge wheels so that these are flush with the surface.Then tighten the adjustment bolt slightly more so that the wear shoes / gauge wheels are pushed down against the surface. 7.
Operation Hydraulic Couplers • Thoroughly clean the quick couplers before making connections. Dirt can quickly damage the hydraulic system. AVOID BURNS Hydraulic fluid, fluid tubes, fittings and quick couplers can when running machine and snow blower. careful when connecting disconnecting quick couplers. Connecting Hydraulic Couplers: Remove any dirt or debris from the surface of both the male and female couplers, and from the...
Operation Checking AlphaBlower Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s operation manual for correct Operation procedure.) Auger Rotation NOTE: After installing the snow blower, test all Start auger rotation. functions before operating the snow Raise the engine RPM. blower in the work area. Allow the snow blower auger to rotate for a short time (approximately one minute).
Operation Operating The AlphaBlower Operation Start the engine and release the parking brake. Raise the snow blower slightly off the ground. Move to the work area. Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See AVOID INJURY OR DEATH the machine’s Operation Manual for correct While operating the machine: procedure.) •...
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 Skid Steer AVOID BURNS NOTE: Put the snow blower on planks or Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick blocks before removing it from the couplers can get hot during operation. Be machine to prevent it from settling or careful when connecting and disconnecting sinking in soft / wet ground.
Operation AlphaBlower Removal Tractor NOTE: When the connection frame has been installed for towing, the support jack AVOID BURNS 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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SnowWolf will auxiliary hydraulic hose quick couplers responsible for injuries or damage caused by from the skid steer before performing use of unapproved parts and / or accessories.
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 torque, operation and leaks. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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 Blower Grease Points Figure 2 PTO Shaft Figure 1 Grease the PTO shaft fittings (Item 1), bearing for the guard (Item 2) and telescoping tubes (Item 3) [Figure 1] every 40 hours of operation. NOTE: For lubrication of the telescoping tubes (Item 3) the PTO shaft must be pulled The snow blower is equipped with three ball apart.
Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Gearbox Oil Change for Front Mounted Units Follow the same procedure above for the front Gearbox Oil Change mounted gearbox. Figure 3 PTO Gearbox Oil PTO gearbox, L30-030: 1,4 liters gear oil, Mobil SHC Gear 220. (models: 24-84-PA, 24-84- Oil Change on the Cut Out Clutch Change the oil for the cut out clutch every 500 hours or at least once per year.
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.
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 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 Blower Parts ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 2116-100 Blower Housing, Welded 2116-350VB Auger Left 2116-350HB Auger Right (not shown) 2116-561H Drift Cutting Edge Right 2116-561V Drift Cutting Edge Left 2116-562H Support Right 2116-562V Support Left F102-12030 Bolt, Hex, M12 x 30 F112-12030 Bolt, Carriage, M12 x 30 F312-12...
Parts Fan Axle Parts ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 2116-138 Supporting Ring, Inner 2116-139 Supporting Ring 2116-304B Fan Axle 2116-321 Bearing Housing, Welded F430-50 Retaining Ring, A50 x 2 F435-90 Retaining Ring, I - 90 x 2.5 G01-017 Plug 3/8” R w/flange, DIN910 G50-057 Steel / Rubber Gasket for 3/8"BSP G53-5004...
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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