Farm King 500, Operator And Parts Manual

Page 1: ...032016 FK311 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL Snowblower Model 500 600 660 ...

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Page 3: ...perator s Position 31 LeavingThe Operator s Position 31 Tractor Requirements 31 ConnectingThe SnowblowerToTractor 32 ConnectingThe PTO Driveline 34 Connecting Hydraulic Hoses 38 Adjusting Skid Shoe Height 39 Theory Of Operation 40 Transporting 41 Manufacturer s Statement For technical reasons Buhler Industries Inc reserves the right to modify machinery design and specifications provided herein wit...

Page 4: ...rts Identification 51 Main Components 53 Hydraulic Chute Control Option 58 PTO Shaft 500 59 PTO Shaft 600 660 60 Hydraulic Spout Deflector Cylinder Hose Kit 61 Hydraulic Chute Cylinder Hose Kit 62 Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers 63 Specifications 65 Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers 65 HardwareTorque Values 66 Warranty 69 Farm King Base Limited Warranty 71 ...

Page 5: ...ainTension Checked Skid Shoes Properly Adjusted All Fasteners AreTight Lubricate Machine Hydraulic Hoses And FittingsTight If Applicable Safety Chain On Hitch All Decals Installed Guards And Shields Installed And Secure Review Operating And Safety Instructions Check For Hydraulic Leaks If Applicable Date Dealer Rep Signature The above equipment and Operator And Parts Manual have been received by m...

Page 6: ...Warranty Registration Form 500 600 660 4 ...

Page 7: ...quipment READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FARM KING EQUIPMENT If you have any questions see your Farm King dealer This manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your Farm King equipment Owner s Information 7 Serial Number Location 7 Manual Storage 7 Equipment Identification 8 Component Location Front View 8 Component Location Rear View 9...

Page 8: ...Introduction 500 600 660 6 ...

Page 9: ... or guarantee of any kind written or expressed implied or otherwise with regard to the information contained within this manual Farm King assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual and shall not be liable under any circumstances for incidental consequential or punitive damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual Keep this manual available for freq...

Page 10: ...Introduction 500 600 660 8 Equipment Identification Component Location Front View SKID SHOE AUGER FOUR BLADE FAN HOIST MOUNT CHAIN DRIVE PTO SAFETY CHAIN ...

Page 11: ...Introduction 500 600 660 9 Component Location Rear View SPOUT DEFLECTOR HAND CRANK CHUTE PTO SHIELD LOWER THREE POINT MOUNTING PIN LOWER THREE POINT MOUNTING PIN UPPER THREE POINT MOUNTING PIN ...

Page 12: ...Introduction 500 600 660 10 ...

Page 13: ...ety Rules 14 Safety Rules For PowerTake Off PTO Driven Equipment 14 Machine Requirements And Capabilities 15 Transport Safety 15 Fire Prevention 16 Maintenance 16 Operation 16 Starting 16 Electrical 16 Hydraulic System 16 Fueling 16 Welding And Grinding 17 Fire Extinguishers 17 Safety Signs Decals 18 Equipment Decals And Signs 19 Safety Sign Off Form 20 ...

Page 14: ...Safety 500 600 660 12 ...

Page 15: ... who is taking prescription drugs must get medical advice to determine if he or she can safely operate a machine and the equipment Understand the written instructions rules and regulations The written instructions from Farm King include the Warranty Registration Dealer Inspection Report Operator And Parts Manual and machine signs decals Check the rules and regulations at your location The rules ma...

Page 16: ...ction and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment Stop tractor engine place all controls in neutral set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing unplugging or filling DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the equipment while the machine is running Keep shields and guards in place Replace if damaged Keep hands feet ha...

Page 17: ...blocks underneath and support the equipment securely before working under raised equipment Keep bystanders clear of moving parts and the work area Keep children away Use increased caution on slopes and near banks and ditches to prevent overturn Make certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV emblem is installed so that it is visible and legible When transporting the equipment use the flashing warnin...

Page 18: ... section Do not use the machine where exhaust arcs sparks or hot components can contact flammable material explosive dust or gases Starting Do not use ether or starting fluids on any engine that has glow plugs These starting aids can cause explosion and injure you or bystanders Use the procedure in the tractor s operator s manual for connecting the battery and for jump starting Electrical Check al...

Page 19: ...g or welding painted parts Wear dust mask when grinding painted parts Toxic dust or gas can be produced Dust generated from repairing nonmetallic parts such as hoods fenders or covers can be flammable or explosive Repair such components in a well ventilated area away from open flames or sparks Fire Extinguishers Know where fire extinguishers and first aid kits are located and how to use them Inspe...

Page 20: ...31 Item 3 Figure 3 Safety Signs Decals Follow the instructions on all the signs decals that are on the equipment Replace any damaged signs decals and be sure they are in the correct locations Equipment signs are available from your Farm King equipment dealer Figure 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 21: ... 19 910619 Item 1 Figure 4 910620 Item 1 Figure 4 816563 Item 1 Figure 4 FARM KING Item 2 Figure 4 Equipment Decals And Signs Check and replace any worn torn missing or hard to read decals on your equipment Figure 4 2 1 ...

Page 22: ...nd the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Anyone who will be operating and or maintaining the snowblower must read and clearly understand ALL Safety Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual Annually review this information before the season start up and make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment An untrain...

Page 23: ...embly 500 600 660 21 Assembly Preparing For Assembly 23 PTO Shield 24 Hitch Assembly 24 Discharge Spout 25 Hand Crank Chute Control 26 Hydraulic Spout Deflector Option 27 Hydraulic Chute Control Option 27 ...

Page 24: ...Assembly 500 600 660 22 ...

Page 25: ...d the equipment when backing up to the equipment for connecting Move the tractor snowblower and components to an area large enough for assembly WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Before you leave the operator s position Always park on a flat level surface Place all controls in NEUTRAL Engage the park brake Stop the engine and remove the key Wait for all moving parts to stop Park the tractor equipment o...

Page 26: ...hitch arms Item 1 Figure 7 with the outside of the end brackets on the hitch tubes Attach each hitch arm with a Category 1 lift arm pin Item 2 Figure 7 washer and nut The linch pin lift arm pin should face out Do not tighten any hardware until assembly is complete 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 PTO Shield Figure 5 Bolt the PTO shield Item 1 Figure 5 to the top of the gearbox assembly using two 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts ...

Page 27: ...ighten all hardware Attach a Category 1 top link pin Item 6 Figure 8 to the top holes of the top brackets The Category 1 pin is used for a standard three point hitch only The bushing in the lower hole is used for the Quick Hitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Discharge Spout Figure 9 Align the discharge spout Item 1 Figure 9 on the main frame mount Place the four spacers Item 2 Figure 9 and spout clamps Item 3 Fig...

Page 28: ...ure 10 Secure the crank handle to the bracket on the main frame using a washer and roll pin on each side of the bracket 2 1 Figure 11 Thread the cable through the hole Item 1 Figure 11 in the crank handle to even lengths Wrap each end of the cable around the handle four times to each side of the hole in opposite directions Figure 12 With the discharge spout turned forward fasten the two ends of th...

Page 29: ...g on the left side using 1 2 x 1 1 4 hex bolts lock washers and hex nuts Bolt the cylinder mounting bracket to the back of the fan housing on the right side using 1 2 x 1 1 4 hex bolts lock washers and hex nuts Turn the spout forward and the center of the swivel arm in line with the spout center With the spout and swivel arm in this position wrap the cable around the spout and clamp to both ends o...

Page 30: ...Assembly 500 600 660 28 ...

Page 31: ...SnowblowerToTractor 32 ConnectingThe Snowblower Using A Quick Hitch 33 ConnectingThe PTO Driveline 34 PTO Driveline Length Check 35 PTO Driveline Bottoming Out Check 35 ReducingThe PTO Driveline Length 36 PTO Driveline Engagement Check 37 Connecting Hydraulic Hoses 38 Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses 38 Adjusting Skid Shoe Height 39 Theory Of Operation 40 Transporting 41 ...

Page 32: ...Operation 500 600 660 30 ...

Page 33: ...ck for leaks Note Do not operate with hydraulic leaks 6 Check that all electrical connections are tight 7 Check the augers Remove any twine wire or other material that has become entangled EnteringThe Operator s Position Enter the operator s position start the engine and release the parking brake IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in your tractor s operation manual for the correct procedure Leaving...

Page 34: ...WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Before moving the tractor look in all directions and make sure no bystanders especially small children are in the work area Do not allow anyone between the tractor and the equipment when backing up to the equipment for connecting Install the left and right lower three point mounts of the tractor to the snowblower left and right lower mounting pins Reinstall the linch ...

Page 35: ... The Snowblower Using A Quick Hitch Align the lower left link arm with the mounting pin Slide the ball over the pin and install the linch pin Use the screw jack on the right lift arm to align the ball with the pin Slide the ball over the mounting pin and install the linch pin Level the frame using the screw jack Remove the retainer and pin from the mast Align top link using the turnbuckle Insert p...

Page 36: ...driveline damage Do not modify the three point hitch Make sure the PTO driveline is of adequate length and that u joints are in the correct phase Remove the PTO driveline from the storage position if applicable Figure 14 Retract the collar Item 1 Figure 14 and slide the PTO driveline onto the tractor PTO shaft Release the collar and the driveline will lock onto the shaft Push and pull the PTO driv...

Page 37: ...l rotating components are stopped before leaving the operator s position Do NOT service the tractor or implement with the PTO engaged Do NOT service the implement in a raised position unless properly blocked and with all rotating components stopped Disengage PTO for road travel PTO Driveline Bottoming Out Check Stop the engine and leave the operator s position See Leaving The Operator s Position i...

Page 38: ... the operator s position See Entering The Operator s Position in the Operation section Start the engine Raise or lower the three point implement to get the shortest distance between the tractor PTO shaft and three point implement gearbox PTO shaft Stop the engine and leave the operator s position Pull the PTO driveline apart and reinstall each individual section one half to the tractor PTO shaft a...

Page 39: ...ine length by 1 667 to determine the PTO driveline Maximum Operating Length i e 25 5 in 647 7 mm x 1 667 42 5 in 1079 7 mm Maximum Operating Length 4 Attach the PTO driveline to the tractor PTO output shaft 5 Enter the operator s position See Entering The Operator s Position in the Operation section 6 With the PTO driveline attached position the three point implement to where the telescoping PTO d...

Page 40: ...plers on the tractor until they are fully engaged and locked WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from high pressure fluid Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands Keep all components in good repair IMPORTANT Contain and dispose of any oil leakage in ...

Page 41: ...operator s position Place blocking under the snowblower Position blocking away from skid shoes allowing access to skid shoe mounting bolts and nuts Enter the operator s position See Entering The Operator s Position in the Operation section Start the engine Lower the snowblower onto the blocking Stop the engine and leave the operator s position Skid Shoe Settings Decrease Working Depth Lower skid s...

Page 42: ... hands feet clothing and hair away from moving parts Stop engine set brake remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing and unplugging Remove bystanders especially children before starting or while operating Block up before working beneath unit Review safety instructions annually Operate only at 540 RPM FAN BLADE ROTATION SPOUT ROTATION ...

Page 43: ...to serious injury or death Tractor tow vehicle and hitch must have the rated capacity to tow equipment Verify that the tractor tow vehicle is approved for transporting the equipment and that the equipment is securely attached to the tractor tow vehicle Verify safety chain is installed and properly connected before transporting equipment Verify that the SMV Slow MovingVehicle emblem all lights and ...

Page 44: ...Operation 500 600 660 42 ...

Page 45: ... 600 660 43 Maintenance Service Schedule Chart 45 Lubrication 46 Recommendations 46 Locations 46 Chains And Fasteners 48 Safety Sign Decal Installation 48 Storage And ReturnTo Service 49 Storage 49 ReturnTo Service 49 ...

Page 46: ...Maintenance 500 600 660 44 ...

Page 47: ... after having read through this troubleshooting section please call your local distributor dealer or factory Before you call please have this Operator And Parts Manual and the serial number of your machine at hand Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the snowbl...

Page 48: ...r the job Use only tools jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job Replace and secure all shields removed during servicing before operating Use heavy leather gloves to handle sharp objects Check hydraulics regularly for leaks Use cardboard to look for leaks and use hand and eye protection Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing or adjusting Locations IMPORTANT Fluid such as...

Page 49: ... 2 Figure 21 Grease every 10 20 hours Figure 22 Apply two pumps of grease to the slip clutch Item 1 Figure 22 and PTO quick disconnect Item 2 Figure 22 Grease every 10 20 hours 1 1 2 2 8 10 1 2 1 2 2 Figure 23 Apply grease to spout clamps and rings Item 1 Figure 23 Grease every 50 hours Figure 24 Apply oil to chain drive Item 1 Figure 24 Lubricate every 50 hours 1 1 ...

Page 50: ...ning backing paper pressing on the safety sign decal as the backing paper is removed Using the backing paper pressing firmly move the backing paper over the entire safety sign decal area Note Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of the backing paper Chains And Fasteners Periodically check all bolts and fasteners for tightness Figure 25 Check the main fan bol...

Page 51: ...ect the hitch and all welds on the equipment for wear and damage Check for loose hardware missing guards or damaged parts Check for damaged or missing safety signs decals Replace if necessary Replace worn or damaged parts Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting Place the equipment in a dry protected shelter Note If a dry protected shelter is not available cover with a waterproof ...

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Page 53: ...ation 500 600 660 51 Parts Identification Main Components 53 Hydraulic Chute Control Option 58 PTO Shaft 500 59 PTO Shaft 600 660 60 Hydraulic Spout Deflector Cylinder Hose Kit 61 Hydraulic Chute Cylinder Hose Kit 62 ...

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Page 55: ...ring and obtaining the correct parts Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part 21 88 50 72 12 13 11 19 45 20 19 20 61 60 44 64 1 47 63 87 86 85 61 60 76 19 20 58 44 41 31 31 70 78 19 20 58 76 69 44 4 77 65 43 19 20 1 87 85 86 63 83 56 31 30 29 58 76 58 44 76 14 80 17 16 66 35 36 33 34 37 ...

Page 56: ...Parts Identification 500 600 660 54 Main Components Cont 67 59 46 53 48 84 82 45 20 19 6 3 18 15 27 18 5 62 57 73 28 79 75 74 42 9 10 49 7 68 2 22 23 46 39 39 39 38 40 8 32 54 17 16 14 90 51 52 71 ...

Page 57: ...4 HEX NUT PL 2 13 81545 1 4 LOCK WASHER PL 2 14 81549 5 16 X 3 4 HEX BOLT PL 8 15 815586 50 60 66 SPOUT CLAMP 4 16 81568 5 16 HEX NUT PL 8 17 81569 5 16 LOCK WASHER PL 8 18 81570 3 8 STD FLAT WASH PL 16 19 81592 3 8 HEX NUT PL 20 20 81593 3 8 LOCK WASHER PL 20 21 81598 7 16 X 1 1 4 HEX BOLT PL 1 22 816255 74 84 PARKING STAND 1 23 816268 1 2 X 1 USABLE LENGTH DETENT PIN 1 27 816619 50 60 66 SPOUT S...

Page 58: ...ELDT L 1 53 907139 HITCHTOP BAR WELDT 1 54 909277 MANUAL HOLDER 1 55 910426 SAFETY CHAIN ALL 1 56 960135 PTO SHLD SPRG 661 1 57 961012 16 HAIR PIN CLIP 2 58 961637 BEARING FLANGE 62MS 8 59 961658 1 4 CABLE CLAMP PL 1 60 961675 BEARING FLANGE 72MS 4 61 961676 1 1 4 BEARING AEL207 104 RHP 1230 2 62 961876 1 2 X 1 1 2 CLEV PIN PL 2 63 961882 1 1 4 BEVELED GEAR C 148 2 64 965069 Ø1 1 4 X 14 5 8 FAN SH...

Page 59: ... 965844 IDLER SPRKT 15T 50 1 79 965911 7 16 LINCH PIN 3 80 965968 14GA X 7 1 2 X 8 IDLER SHLD 1 81 968811 1 4 SQ X 2 KEY 1 82 9812425 1 4 X 1 1 4 SPRING PIN PL 2 83 9812434 1 4 X 1 1 2 COTTER PIN PL 1 84 9812438 1 I D X 14GA 8 NARROW RIM WASHER PL 2 85 9812440 1 1 4 X 18GA NR WASHER BR 2 86 9812441 1 1 4 X 14GA NR WASHER BR 2 87 9812442 1 1 4 X 10GA FLAT WASHER BR 2 88 981616 WASHER 1 2 STD FLAT P...

Page 60: ...SCRIPTION QTY 1 81210 COTTER PIN 0 250 X 2 00 ZNPL 1 2 81620 BOLT HEX 0 500NC X 1 25GR5 PL 4 3 81636 1 2 HEX NUT PL 4 4 81637 0 50 LOCK WASHER 4 5 965626 HYD CONTROL OPTION SB 1 6 965627 CABLE 3 16 X 58 1 7 965628 HYD CYL BRACKET OPTION 1 8 965806 3 16 CBLE CLP 2 2 4 3 8 7 6 2 4 3 8 5 1 ...

Page 61: ...E 3 817769 INBOARD YOKE FOR INNER TUBE 4 817770 INBOARD YOKE FOR OUTER TUBE 5 817771 CROSS KIT 6 817772 TRIANGULAR TUBE L 380 7 817773 TRIANGULAR TUBE L 430 W PIN HOLE 8 817774 CHAIN 9 817775 ELASTIC PIN 10 817776 SHAFT SHIELD 11 817777 RETAINER 12 817778 RETAINER 817779 SHEAR BOLT KIT F1693 F1693 PTO COMPLETE 11 10 6 8 5 1 3 9 7 5 4 2 12 ...

Page 62: ...6 M8 3 817782 INBOARD YOKE FOR OUTER TUBE 4 817783 INBOARD YOKE FOR INNER TUBE 5 817784 CROSS KIT 6 817785 TRIANGLAR TUBE L 360 7 817786 TRIANGULARTUBE L 420 W PIN HOLE 8 817775 ELASTIC PIN 9 817787 SHAFT SHIELD 10 817774 CHAIN 11 817777 RETAINER 12 817778 RETAINER 818056 SHEAR BOLT KIT F1694 F1694 PTO COMPLETE 12 8 6 10 2 5 4 7 5 1 3 11 9 ...

Page 63: ...PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 24930M 1 3 4 ID X 5 STROKE CYLINDER 116983 HOSE 3 8 X 120 C W FITTINGS 960913 CLEVIS PIN 1 2 X 1 8125 PL 9812430 COTTER PIN 1 8 X 1 00 PL 811918 ELBOW 90 9 16 SWMORB X 9 16 MJIC 24930M CYLINDER COMPLETE X3913 SEAL KIT F9117 SPOUT DEFLECTOR CYLINDER HOSE KIT ...

Page 64: ... Hose Kit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 25337M 2 0 ID X 8 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 909985 HOSE 3 8 X 78 1 2 MNPT X 9 16 MORB 103753 CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN 1X4 RB FM 12779 HAIR PIN CLIP 9 25337M CYLINDER COMPLETE X3907 SEAL KIT F0695 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HOSE KIT FOR SPOUT SWIVEL ...

Page 65: ...ecifications And Shipping Kit Numbers 500 600 660 63 Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers Specifications 65 Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers 65 HardwareTorque Values 66 Metric Chart 66 Imperial Chart 67 ...

Page 66: ...Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers 500 600 660 64 ...

Page 67: ...Engine Requirements 15 30 HP 20 40 HP 20 40 HP Weight 422 lb 470 lb 515 lb Note Dimensions are approximate measurements 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 Qty Bundle Description Y500 4 50 Farm King Snowblower w Hand Crank 4 Blade Fan 1 F1543 Body Assembly Y600 4 60 Farm King Snowblo...

Page 68: ...Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers 500 600 660 66 HardwareTorque Values Metric Chart ...

Page 69: ...Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers 500 600 660 67 Imperial Chart ...

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Page 71: ...9 Warranty Farm King Base Limited Warranty 71 Repair Parts Limited Warranty 71 What Is Not Covered 71 Authorized Dealer And Labor Costs 71 Warranty Requirements 72 EXCLUSIVE EFFECT OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 72 ...

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Page 73: ... of the Farm King LimitedWarranty 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 Farm King will fulfill this limited warranty by at its option repairing or replacing any covered part that is defective or is the result of improper workmanship provided that the part ...

Page 74: ...NOT LIMITATION LOSS OF CROPS LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSSES INCONVENIENCE OR COST OF REPLACEMENT OF RENTAL EQUIPMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL FARM KING S CONTRACT OR WARRANTY LIABILITY EXCEEDTHE PURCHASE PRICE OFTHE PRODUCT Note that some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the a...

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