Buhler FK348 - Manual (Page 5)

Commercial Snowblower
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INTRODUCTION
For more than a generation, Buhler has been building the most popular Snowblowers
used on farms, airports, and municipalities throughout the North American snow-belt.
Now, all that experience brings you the rugged commercial blowers to handle more
demanding snow clearing jobs.
These hydraulically driven blowers are offered in 60”, 66”, 74” and 84” sizes and four
series. Oil flow ranges from 13 to 32 gallon per minute, with 2000 P.S.I. to ensure there
is a model to match the horsepower of your machine. A hydraulic motor engages a
direct ring gear for smooth, positive rotation of the chute.
The Buhler Commercial Blower is totally operated by hydraulics – fan, auger, chute
rotator and deflector. The key to efficient snow blowing is the design of the fan and
housing. Four blades with tight clearance at the circumference and a replaceable
UHMW liner makes this an excellent design. The heart and soul of these hydraulic
Snowblower is the load sensing manifold which keeps all four functions operating
efficiently, even as the snow gets deeper and more packed. One set of remotes is all
you need. Adjustment ports allow you to fine tune the flow and route of oil to ensure
that the primary oil supply goes to the fan and auger, secondarily to the chute rotator
and deflector. A cushioning feature in the valve body softens the speed of the rotation
when it reaches the end of its rotating arc. The remote in-cab control allows the
operator to divert oil flow to the chute controls. This 3-point hitch, TO driven blower is
build with the same durable strength and features of the front mounted hydraulic models
shown here. Equipped with the same chute rotator as the hydraulically driven models, it
also features a telescopic hitch, replaceable cutting edge, adjustable skid shoes, 4
blade fan, and replaceable UHMW poly liner in the fan housing and spout.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference. All new operators or owners must
review the manual before using the equipment and at least annually thereafter. Contact
your Buhler Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the
manual. Visit our website at www.buhler.com for a complete list of dealers in your area.
The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as
seen facing in the direction of travel of the implement.