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SNOWBLOWERS
BLIZZARD B48A, B54B & B64B MODELS
SERIAL NO. SLT000001 AND UP
OM 0351-A
05/10

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  • Page 1 SNOWBLOWERS BLIZZARD B48A, B54B & B64B MODELS SERIAL NO. SLT000001 AND UP OM 0351-A 05/10...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION – TO THE PURCHASER ....................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................4 Before Operation ............................ 4 Notice ..............................5 The Snowblower ............................. 5 Before Operation ........................5 Snowblower operation ......................6 The Tractor ............................. 7 General Information ........................ 7 Operating the Tractor ......................
  • Page 4 Driveline – Troubleshooting ......................... 24 PARTS ................................27 Introduction ............................. 27 Snowblower - Blizzard B48A ......................... 28 Snowblower - Blizzard B454B – B64B ....................31 Gearboxes .............................. 34 Driveline 4700100 for B48A ........................35 Driveline 4700159 for B54B – B64B ...................... 36 WARRANTY ..............................
  • Page 5: Introduction - To The Purchaser

    INTRODUCTION O THE URCHASER All products are designed to give safe, Illustrations dependable service if they are operated and maintained according to instructions. Read and The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce understand this manual before operation. the full detail and the exact shape of the parts or depict the actual models, but are intended for reference only.
  • Page 6: Before Operation

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY FIRST This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
  • Page 7: Notice

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OTICE A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate the equipment. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the equipment and on the tractor.
  • Page 8: Snowblower Operation

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued Snowblower Operation 1. Before leaving the tractor unattended, take 10. If snowblower starts vibrate possible precautions. Park abnormally, disengage the PTO, stop the tractor/snowblower on level ground, place the engine immediately and check for cause. transmission in neutral, set the parking Excessive vibration is generally a sign of brake, disengage the PTO, lower the trouble.
  • Page 9: The Tractor

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued RACTOR General Information 1. Read the operator's manual carefully before 11. Use of rear counterweights for better traction using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge and stability is recommended. can lead to accidents. 12. Handle fuel with care, as it is highly 2.
  • Page 10: During Operation

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued During Operation Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 1. Do allow passengers 1. DO NOT weld, drill or alter the ROPS. tractor/snowblower at any time. There is no Damaged ROPS must not be straightened safe place for passengers on this equipment. or used.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued AINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN 10.Do not modify or alter this equipment or any REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED of its components or operating functions. If you have questions concerning modifications, 1. Keep the tractor and snowblower properly consult with your dealer.
  • Page 12: Transport

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued RANSPORTING TORAGE 1. Transporting on public roadway: When Before storing the snowblower, certain driving the tractor and equipment on the precautions should be taken to protect it road or highway under 25 mph, at night or from deterioration.
  • Page 13: Decals

    DECALS Replace immediately if damaged. 660988 656779 660989 2500565 – 664459 – 664467 – 656780 664458 Included with Option 8241 656781 655834 2500813 664548 OM 0351-A...
  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOWBLOWER SSEMBLY The snowblower is assembled at the factory, however, parts contained in the hardware bag must be assembled. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After assembly, torque all the bolts according to the Torque Specification Table enclosed at the end of the manual.
  • Page 15: Installation Of Snowblower With Quick Hitch

    ASSEMBLY Installation of Snowblower with Quick Hitch (Figure 2) 1. Install the two cat. 1 pins (item 2) on the right and left snowblower hitches in the upper holes leaving 3 1/4" between the jam nut CAUTION and the end of the pin as shown on figure. 2.
  • Page 16: How To Determine Driveline Angles

    ASSEMBLY Danger: Tractors Too Big IMPORTANT A proper initial installation will give you years of It is dangerous to use a tractor that is too big and satisfactory service on your equipment. Please powerful. The tractor will always be able to read carefully following instructions that have overload the blower, even if the machine is been specially included to help you and ensure...
  • Page 17: Angles At Each End Of Driveline

    ASSEMBLY Unequal Angles at Driveline Joints Equal Angles at Driveline Joints Avoid Recommended Angles at Each End of Driveline A popular habit is to change the snowblower angle in order to obtain a better scraping effect. This practice can become harmful to the driveline since the angle at each end is Figure 3 unequal.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before cutting, make sure the two 5. Cut the guard a second time leaving the shafts intersect by at least 7 3/4" when in same distance between the end of the working position that is when the snowblower guard and the end of the shaft as existed rests on the ground.
  • Page 19: Driveline Installation

    ASSEMBLY Driveline Installation (Fig.6-6A) B48A (figure 6) Figure 6 1. Separate the snowblower from the three point hitch. 2. Remove paint from snowblower gearbox shaft (item 2) and grease driveline sliding surfaces and yoke. 3. Insert the 1/4" x 1/4" x 1 1/4" key (item 1) on the gearbox shaft.
  • Page 20: Removing The Snowblower From The Tractor

    ASSEMBLY Removing Snowblower from Tractor (Figures 7-8-9) Three Point Hitch 1. Set parking brake and turn engine off. IMPORTANT: To avoid damages to the snowblower, retorque all bolts after the first 10 2. Figure 7: Remove the wire round lock pin hours of operation.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY Quick Hitch 1. Set parking brake and turn engine off. 2. Figure 7: Remove the wire round lock pin (item 2), lower the parking stand (item 1) and reinsert the wire round lock pin in the lower hole (item 3). 3.
  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION ENERAL REPARATION DJUSTMENTS 1. Read the operator’s manual carefully before Chain Tension Adjustment using tractor snowblower. (Figure 10) thoroughly familiar with the controls and The premature wear of the chain may be caused proper use of the equipment. Know how to by tension being too tight.
  • Page 23: Snow Removal Methods

    OPERATION EMOVAL ETHODS When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow. Let the snowblower work its way through deep drifts. If the speed of your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become overloaded and clog.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Drive shaft: Driveline B48A IMPORTANT: When the snowblower is not Shearbolt hex. 1/4" NC x 1 3/4" gr.5, including used for more than two weeks, perform 1/4" NC nylon insert locknut. Part # 663837 driveline maintenance and always store it in a dry place, away from bad weather conditions.
  • Page 25: Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE UBRICATION Use oil or a grease gun and lubricate as follows: DESCRIPTION INTERVAL LUBRICATION REQUIRED Grease each universal joint. Separate the 8 hours sliding parts and cover each one of them Driveline with grease 16 hours Oil the connections 4 hours Chain Lubricate with chain lube...
  • Page 26: Driveline Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE RIVELINE ROUBLESHOOTING AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS  QUICK-DISCONNECT Clean, oil and follow service   Quick-disconnect pin tight Quick-disconnect instructions. YOKE or completely seized. dirty (insufficient  Replace quick-disconnect  maintenance). Quick-disconnect pin.  damaged (broken or bent) Quick-disconnect ...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS  CROSS KIT appropriate safety   Cross arms broken. Extreme torque peak or device. shock load.  Change to a larger driveline  Axial loads too high. size.  Shorten driveline shaft. ...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS    Excessive wear of shield Insufficient lubrication. Follow lubrication SHIELD bearings.  instructions. Incorrect chain mounting.   Mount chain allow Shield interfering with maximum angularity. implement.  Avoid contact of the shields with fixed parts...
  • Page 29: Parts

    PARTS NTRODUCTION All parts are illustrated in "exploded views" which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the "Reference Number" (REF) column, and are followed by the description and quantity required. O/L - "Obtain Locally"...
  • Page 30: Snowblower - Blizzard B48A

    PARTS - B48A NOWBLOWER OM 0351-A...
  • Page 31 PARTS - B48A NOWBLOWER ESCRIPTION Housing Chute assembly (including adjustment tube and rod) 664793 Rotation bushing 659151 Adjustment rod 654074 Adjustment tube 654076 Cotter pin Ø1/4" x 2" PTD Round wire lock pin 1/4" x 2" PTD 1900006 Retaining plate 659146 Bolt hex.
  • Page 32 PARTS - B48A NOWBLOWER ESCRIPTION Shear bolt hex. 1/4" NC x 1 3/4" gr.5, with nut PTD 663837 Flange with grease slot 4300030 Bearing 1" hole with locking collar 4300038 Flange, 3 holes with grease fitting and groove 4300031 Bolt carriage 5/16" x 5/8" gr.5 PTD 0300001 Serrated flange nut 5/16"...
  • Page 33: Snowblower - Blizzard B454B - B64B

    PARTS – B54B & B64B NOWBLOWERS OM 0351-A...
  • Page 34 PARTS – B54B & B64B NOWBLOWERS B54B B64B ESCRIPTION Housing Chute assembly (including adjustment tube and rod) 664793 664793 Rotation bushing 659151 659151 Adjustment rod 654074 654074 Adjustment tube 654076 654076 Cotter pin Ø1/4" x 2" PTD 1500022 1500022 Round wire lock pin 1/4" x 2" PTD 1900006 1900006 Retaining plate...
  • Page 35 PARTS – B54B & B64B NOWBLOWERS B54B B64B ESCRIPTION Nylon insert locknut 1/4" NC PTD 1000003 1000003 Eyebolt 3/8" NC x 4" lg inc. nut 0400027 0400027 Bolt hex. 3/8"NC x 5" gr.5 PTD 0100051 0100051 Nylon insert locknut 3/8" NC PTD 1000006 1000006 Driveline shield...
  • Page 36: Gearboxes

    PARTS EARBOXES 4500039 663485 for B48A for B54B-B64B ESCRIPTION 1 Casing 4500058 659848 2 Bearing 4300059 659844 3 Shim 661731 656649 4 Input shaft 4500059 664663 5 Shim 661733 659855 6 Oil seal 661730 659852 7 Snap ring 661734 656652...
  • Page 37: Driveline 4700100 For B48A

    PARTS – 4700100 B48A RIVELINE ESCRIPTION Yoke Ø 1" 4700113 Cross journal set 4700107 Inner yoke 4700111 Inner tube 4700112 Outer tube 4700109 Outer yoke 4700108 Yoke 4700104 Push pin set 664568 Shearbolt and nut 4700105 Ball Ø7/32" 4700106 Grease fitting...
  • Page 38: Driveline 4700159 For B54B - B64B

    PARTS – 4700159 B54B – B64B RIVELINE ESCRIPTION Yoke ass'y 660764 Journal cross 660765 Yoke for female tube 663189 Female tube 4700160 Male tube 4700161 Yoke for male tube 663193 Yoke ass'y 4700058 Bolt M12 x 1.25 x 70 with nut 662199 Grease fitting 663129...
  • Page 39: Warranty

    WARRANTY RADTECH warrants to the original buyer that the equipment is free from defects in material and workmanship. RADTECH's obligation, under this warranty, will be limited to the repair or replacement of any non-wear part or component, which RADTECH finds to be defective within one year from the date of original purchase (unless otherwise-specified).
  • Page 40: Torque Specification Table

    TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE Use the following torques when special torques are not given. Note: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, when dry. These values do not apply if lubricants are used. BOLT SIZES (SAE) TORQUE INCHES Pounds-Foot...
  • Page 44 Manufactured by: RADTECH 2835, Chemin de l’Aéroport Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada, G6G 5R7 Tel.: (418) 338-4499 - Fax.: (418) 338-6090 e-mail : radtech@radinter.com Internet : www.radinter.com Printed in Canada...

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