PTO-driven Farm King snowblowers attach to a tractor’s 3-point hitch. This snowblower is supplied with Category 2 pins with conversion bushings to Category 3 available. The 740 and 840 snowblowers have open gearboxes. The Y840G has an oil bath gearbox. Adjustable cup type skid shoes are standard on all models.
Safety - 740, 840 & 840G 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 - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower Transport Safety • Review Transport Safety instructions in tractor manual before moving. • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations. • Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
Safety - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower Safety Signs • The following illustration shows the approximate location and detail of safety signs. • Keep all safety signs clean and legible and replace any that are damaged or missing. • When original parts are replaced, any safety signs affixed to those parts should be replaced as well.
Tighten all hardware. 3. 740: A Category 1 top link pin (#18) is fitted in the top holes of the hitch arm plates. This pin is used for standard three-point hitch only. The bushing in the lower holes is used for the quick hitch.
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Assembly - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower 6. Hand Crank (Option) - Fasten hand crank assembly (#5) using two 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. - Thread cable (#7) through hole in hand crank to even lengths and wrap around the tube to each side of the hole four turns in opposite directions.
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- All snowblowers are supplied with a PTO shield. Bolt the shield (#74) to the hinges on the top of the gearbox on both the 740 and 840 snowblowers using 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. Insert a 3/16" cotter pin in the hole in the shield and in the hole at the bottom corner of the gearbox.
- The grease fitting on the hydraulic spout swivel arm should be kept lubricated. - 740 & 840 only: Gearbox is open type and need not be greased 840G only: See Section on refilling for correct oil level. Use any 80-90 gear oil or multigrade with 80 minimum.
Operation - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower Always check to see that both ends of the PTO shaft are securely CAUTION attached as per instructions every time you are preparing to use the snowblower. 10. When replacing bearings or tightening a loose bearing collar, always tighten collar in the direction of shaft rotation using a center punch or a similar tool.
Maintenance - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower Maintenance Refilling 840G Gearbox with Oil • If the gearbox requires refilling with oil because of repairs to the gearbox, add oil to the level shown in the drawing. • Check the level regularly using the plug in the lid.
Bolt Torque - 740, 840 & 840G 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 - 740, 840 & 840G Snowblower When Ordering Parts Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist them 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.
Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers - 740, 840 & 840G 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...
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 - 740, 840 & 840G 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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