Buhler Farm king FK329 - Manual (Page 6)

#1080 Snowblower
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – cont’d.
10. Lubrication:
a) The spout clamps and rings should be periodically lubricated with gun
grease. This is particularly important on the truckloader spout which turns
harder than the standard spout due to the length and weight.
b) PTO shaft universal joints and splined slide should be greased daily.
c) Regularly oiling the chain will significantly increase the life of the chain.
d) The grease fitting on the hydraulic spout swivel arm and discharge spout
should be kept lubricated.
e) Use any 80-90 gear oil or multigrade with 80 minimum in the gearbox up
to the level plug height.
11. Periodically check all bolts for tightness. The bolt holding on the fan and the
bearing bolts are of particular importance.
12. DANGER: Always stop blowing for servicing or unplugging. The
PTO should be disengaged before dismounting from the tractor.
13. Shear Sprocket: The shear sprocket (#46) should be checked at the beginning of
every season to make sure it will spin freely. Clean to loosen if necessary.
14. 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.
15. CAUTION: Avoid raising or lowering snowblower under load. Doing so
can create excessive end pressure on the PTO shaft which could lead to bearing
failure on the snowblower.