Buhler Commercial Snowblower User Manual
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Commercial Snowblower
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d.
10. ALL: Chain tension on auger chain should be set at 3/8” to 1/2” slack.
11. LUBRICATION:
a) ALL: The gear teeth on the chute control should be periodically
lubricated with gun grease.
b) PTO DRIVE: PTO shaft universal joints and square shaft slide should
be periodically lubricated with a grease gun.
c) ALL: Regularly oiling the chain will significantly increase the life of the
chain.
d) PTO DRIVE: Use any 80-90 gear oil or multigrade with 80 minimum in
the gearbox up to the level plug height.
12. ALL: Periodically check all bolts for tightness. The bolt holding on the fan
and the bearing bolts are of particular importance.
13. HYDRAULIC DRIVE: Always use goggles and gloves when checking for
hydraulic leaks. Use a piece of cardboard instead of your hands to look for
leaks.
14. ALL: Always shut off snowblower for servicing or unplugging. Disengage
hydraulics or PTO shaft.
15. PTO DRIVE: Check the shear sprocket at the beginning of every season to
make sure it will spin freely. Clean to loosen if necessary.
16. ALL: 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.
17. HYDRAULIC DRIVE: WARNING: The locking pins must extend through
the holes in the attachment when mounting the snowblower to an implement.
Levers must be fully down and locked. Failure to secure pins can allow
attachment to come off and cause injury or death.