Farm King has years of snowblower manufacturing expertise and thousands of acreages, farms and cities depend on Farm King snowblowers. PTO-driven Farm King Snowblowers attach to a 3-point hitch. A hitch system, which is quick-hitch compatible, is standard on all models. This model is supplied with Category 2 pins, as well as conversion bushings to Category 3.
Safety - 1080 Snowblower Safety Safety Instructions Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions.
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging the equipment. • Do not attempt any unauthorized modifications to your Farm King product as this could affect function or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
Safety - 1080 Snowblower Service and Maintenance Safety • Stop engine, set brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging. • Support the equipment with blocks or safety stands before working beneath it.
Safety - 1080 Snowblower • Replace safety signs immediately should they become damaged, torn or illegible. Obtain replacements from your authorized dealer using the part numbers shown.
Assembly - 1080 Snowblower Assembly Instructions Hitch Assembly: With lower hitch tubes (#3) turned as shown in drawing, slide them into the sleeves welded to the main body. These tubes are adjustable to two different positions. The correct position for each individual tractor will be determined when mounting the snowblower on the tractor (see Section 4).
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Assembly - 1080 Snowblower - With the tractor engine shut off, attach the PTO shaft. The tractor end has a 1-3/8" 21 spline end with a spring loaded locking collar. The snowblower end has a clamp style yoke with a 3/8" keyway. Slide the yoke onto the 1-3/4" jackshaft with the 3/8" key supplied.
Operation - 1080 Snowblower Operation Instructions Do not operate the snowblower in the fully raised position. The 3-point hitch on some tractors raises high enough to cause the PTO shaft to bind. This can cause damage to the PTO shaft and/or to the hitch and pins.
Operation - 1080 Snowblower 10. Periodically check all bolts for tightness. The bolt holding on the fan and the bearing bolts are of particular importance. Always stop snowblower for servicing or unplugging. The PTO DANGER should be disengaged before dismounting from the tractor.
Bolt Torque - 1080 Snowblower Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and hex bolts. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
Parts - 1080 Snowblower When Ordering Parts Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part.
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Parts - 1080 Snowblower Item Part Number Description 5/8" Hex Nut (pl) 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Bolt (pl) 5/16" Lock Washer (pl) 5/16" Hex Nut (pl) Auger (15" O.D. x 107-3/8" Long) 965217 4-Blade Fan Weldment 965294 Jack Stand Pin F9231 Standard PTO (1-3/8"...
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Parts - 1080 Snowblower Item Part Number Description 82111 #111 O-Ring 1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt (pl) 965304 Spout Link - 28-1/8" 965305 Spout Link - 8-3/4" 965238 Cylinder Arm 965239 Hose Clamp 1/2" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt (pl) 1/2" Lock Nut (pl) 965266 CAT.
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Parts - 1080 Snowblower Item Part Number Description 1/2" BS Flat Washer (pl) 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolt (pl) 115370 3/8" x 114" Hose w/ 90 Degree Elbow 905080 Idler Assembly - Parts Only 115371 3/8" x 156" Hose w/ Fittings...
Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers - 1080 Snowblower Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers The following is a list of Kit Numbers for this product and the Bundle Numbers, Descriptions, and Quantities for each Kit. Quantity Bundle Number Description Y1080C - 1000 rpm with Standard Spout...
Repair Parts Limited Warranty Buhler Industries Inc. warrants Farm King replacement parts purchased after the expiration of the Buhler Industries Inc. Limited Warranty, and used and serviced as provided for in the Operator’s Manual, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the invoice date for the parts.
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Warranty Requirements To be covered by warranty, each Farm King new product must be registered with Buhler Industries Inc. within thirty (30) days of delivery to original retail purchaser. If the customer decides to purchase replacement components before the warranty disposition of such components is determined, Buhler Industries Inc.
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Warranty - 1080 Snowblower (Note that some provinces or states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from province to province or state to state.
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