Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
SBD3596 & SBD35108 Snow Blowers 370-347M
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower
range must not be used.
Tractor Horsepower Rating
SBD3596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-135 hp (63-93 kW)
SBD35108 . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-180 hp (90-134 kW)
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. Il or lll
Power Take-Off Speed
SBD3596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 rpm
SBD35108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 rpm
SBDM35108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 rpm
Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Outlets
Chute Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duplex outlet
Deflector Adjustment (Optional) . . . . . Duplex outlet
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See warning below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 42 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts. See
at bottom of chart for
exceptions to standard torque values.
Uncrating the Snow Blower
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Remove discharge chute from shipping crate floor
before lifting Snow Blower from the crate.
2. Lift Snow Blower from shipping crate using lifting
holes at both ends of unit.
3. Adjust park stand to support Snow Blower level with
the floor. See
on page 22 for detailed
adjustment instructions.
4. Lower Snow Blower onto its skid shoes and park
stand.
5. Discard shipping crate.
Lift Points
Figure 1-1
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Lifting Holes
SBL3596 & SBL35108
Lifting Holes
SBL3596 Only
Lifting Holes
SBL3596 & SBL35108
Lifting Holes
SBL3596 Only
Remove chute assembly from
shipping crate before removing
Snow Blower from crate.