BUFFALO TURBINE CYCLONE KB4, Operator'S Manual And Parts Book

Page 1: ...urbine com www buffaloturbine com BUFFALO TURBINE S CYCLONE KB4 OPERATOR S MANUAL AND PARTS BOOK 06 11 BT MAN EC Declaration of Conformity Page 27 REFERENCE PAGE 30 FOR THE KB SERIES STANDARD AND D O T APPROVED TRAILER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Part 3024 WIRELESS REMOTE AFTER SERIAL Remote instructions begin on page 19 ...

Page 2: ...N REPORT SAFETY CHECKS ________ Tire Pressure Check Model KB ________ All Decals Installed _________ Wheel Bolts ________ Review Operating and Safety Instructions _________ Belt Tension _________ Lubricate Machine ________ Guards in Place _________ Fasteners Tight _______ Trailer assembly bolts properly installed and tightened ALL 3 POINT HITCH MODELS PTO SHAFTS MUST TELESCOPE IN EVERY POSITION I ...

Page 3: ...rvice or other information The serial number plate s is located where indicated in the pictures below Please document the number in the space provided for easy reference The Direction of travel determines the front or rear of blower units CYCLONE MODEL KB4 LEFT FRONT TOP SURFACE OF FRAME Serial Number _______________ Serial ...

Page 4: ... negligence We neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume on our behalf any liability in connection with the subsequent sale of the DEBRIS BLOWER This warranty shall not apply to any DEBRIS BLOWER which has been altered outside the factory in any way so as in the judgment of Buffalo Turbine to affect its operation or reliability or which has been subject to misuse neglect or accident ...

Page 5: ... 716 896 0404 Fax 716 896 0406 Gas Tanks 1 Year Parts Buffalo Turbine 716 592 2700 Battery Box 1 Year Parts Buffalo Turbine 716 592 2700 Tires and Wheels 1 Year Parts Buffalo Turbine 716 592 2700 Kohler Engines 2 Year Engine Warranty See Engine owner s Manual Kohler Dealer http kohlerplus com go to Dealer Locator Sandevil Units Buffalo Turbine 716 592 2700 EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION TO INCLUDE THE SER...

Page 6: ...he direction of travel 2 SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the Buffalo Turbine Blower and in the manual When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Follow the instructions in the safety message SIGNAL WORDS Note the use of the s...

Page 7: ...d all operating instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety which could affect the life of the equipment Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 2 GENERAL SAFETY 1 Read and understand the Operator s Manual and...

Page 8: ...equipment on public roads and highways DOT APPROVED TRAILERS ARE AVAILABLE FROM BUFFALO TURBINE 2 ALL SKID MOUNTED UNITS BLOWER UNIT MUST BE SECURELY ANCHORED TO THE VEHICLE BEING USED BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR OPERATING 2 6 STORAGE SAFETY 1 Store the Blower on a firm level surface 2 Store away from areas of human activity Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine 3 Make sure the...

Page 9: ... Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understand the information in the ...

Page 10: ... SAFETY WORK SAFELY REMEMBER If safety decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without decals new decals must be applied New decals are available from your authorized dealer ATTENTION 1 KEEP HANDS FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS 2 STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION 3 MACHINE MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE TO...

Page 11: ...safe operation of the Buffalo Turbine Blower requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the machine that this checklist is followed BATTERY MUST BE CONNECTED BEFOR...

Page 12: ...ghten evenly Equal pressure must be applied on each hex Note The tongue is reversible and will allow for 2 different heights Determine the desired height before attaching the tongue 7 Attach both fenders part 1150 using 4 3 8 16 x 1 carriage bolts part 1154 3 8 lock washer 4 3 8 16 hex nuts 1155 8 Recheck all mounting bolts to assure that they are tight 9 Bolt on tires 10 Reattach positive battery...

Page 13: ...ips and scratches to prevent rusting 5 Inspect for worn or failed components Order the replacement parts and repair the blower unit when time allows This will eliminate unnecessary down time at the start of next season 6 Store in an enclosed building If space is not available cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie it down securely 7 Store the machine away from areas of human activity 8 Do not a...

Page 14: ...ect battery terminals for any corrosion broken wires or loose connections Remove Battery and clean debris from inside of battery box L Nozzle base slides Teflon spray Wash and Clean any dirt or grime build up that has accumulated on blower wheel fan blades Helps to minimize vibration balance and maintain peak performance 200hrs or annually CL Machine DO NOT OPERATE BLOWER UNIT WITHOUT GUARDS SECUR...

Page 15: ... balance Replace bearings or coupling Have your dealer check blower for damaged blades Wash and clean blower fan blades No throttle control See diagnostic tests on pages 28 29 No nozzle control See diagnostic tests on pages 30 31 6 SPECIFICATION Model KB Series Model KB Series Length Frame size 28 wide X 48 Long 102 With nozzle 82 without nozzle 69 without trailer arm 48 without trailer arm and no...

Page 16: ...y Only Kohler Part 28 755 29 S Cushman Truckster Mounting Bracket Part 1614 Truckster Bracket Part 1614 Nozzle Extension Part 1468 12 Part 1783 CE Label CE Certified Guard and Label Kit Model KB Units Part 2990 Rotation Belt Guard Part 1785 CE units only ...

Page 17: ... Check and retighten the 4 bolts that hold the coupling center section in place 11 Visually inspect the unit and replace the guard DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE GUARDS IN PLACE Coupling flange 1 7 16 Motor Kohler 1115 Part 1467 1 Honda Coupling flange 1 Turbine 1114 7 16 20 TopLoc Nut 4 required 1112 7 16 20 x 2 HHCS Zinc 4 required 1113 Center Section 1256 Key Kohler Motor 3 8 x 2 1111 Key Honda Mot...

Page 18: ...gn the shafts parallel to each other very important 4 Check in four places around the shafts at 90 to each other 5 When properly aligned gauge should have little to no gap between itself and the shafts at any point along the gauge 6 To adjust move the engine The 2 mounting brackets have tapped holes in each corner to help support and adjust the position of the engine The 4 roll pins may need to be...

Page 19: ... WIRELESS REMOTE PART 3022 Includes Transmitter Receiver box Battery Box Connectors Wire Harness Wire Harness Part 2291 7 5 Amp Fuse Only PN 3022 Please note the location of the wireless receiver Part 3023 may vary from above picture ...

Page 20: ...oportional value between 0 and 10 volts At any time the operator can press both and buttons simultaneously to return the variable output to 0 volts resulting in the engine s throttle be set back to low idle Pairing Transmitter TX to Receiver RX This procedure should be used to pair a single transmitter to the receiver If you need multiple transmitters paired to this Receiver contact Buffalo Turbin...

Page 21: ...0VDC Ground 2 Orange Throttle 0 10V Signal 24 Gray Nozzle 1 6 White Nozzle 1 9 Receiver Part 3023 Wiring Schematic for Wireless system Transmitter Part 3024 Future models will have all black wires sequentially numbered 1 5 and matching terminal numbers above ...

Page 22: ... not contain mercury cadmium or lead and is better for the environment than older types of batteries Alkaline batteries should be disposed through local recycling stations waste dumps Contact your local government s recycling or solid waste department for more information on proper recycling of alkaline batteries in your region Improperly disposed batteries and electronics may harm public health a...

Page 23: ...e grey connector plug reattach connector plug to the receiver and proceed to step 2 If wire s pull out of connector plug wire harness needs to be replaced see ref 2 2 Check Remote Transmitter by pressing each button to ensure that the light on Transmitter has a green light If the LED lights do not appear when pressing each button on the transmitter replace transmitter batteries If the LED lights s...

Page 24: ...ng from engine 2 The engine will need to be running prior to executing the next step With the wires disconnected from the above step you will need a piece of 16 or 18 gauge wire call it the jumper wire stripped on both ends The engine will be at Idle Apply power using the jumper wire shown above from the red wire on starter to the red wire w yellow stripe on motor This should cause the motor to in...

Page 25: ...eplaced see ref 2 2 Check Remote Transmitter by pressing each button to ensure that the light on Transmitter has a green light If the LED lights do not appear when pressing each button on the transmitter replace transmitter batteries If a LED lights still fail to function after replacing the batteries replace the transmitter If the lights functions correctly proceed to step 3 3 Check the set screw...

Page 26: ...ons are secure proceed to step 5 If proper voltage has not been verified contact Buffalo Turbine for further instructions 5 Apply power to the rotation motor directly Both wires from rotation motor need to be connected to the battery Ex white to positive terminal black to negative terminal Then reverse the wire connections to the battery Ex black to positive terminal white to negative terminal If ...

Page 27: ... Environment Directive 2000 14 EC and its amending directives Has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications ISO 11094 1991 With a guaranteed sound power level of Lwa 120dB Buffalo Turbine certifies that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications The units comply with all essential requirements of thes...

Page 28: ...Coupling Flange 1 7 16 Bore 1 20 1119 Bellmouth 1 1121 BC 6B Black Ground Cable w lugs 16 Long 4 Gage 1 1122 Red Pos Cable w lugs 24 Long 4 Gage 1 1123 8 MM Bolt 1 1124 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 HHCS GR 5 Zinc Plated 2 1125 1 4 20 Nyloc Nut 2 28 1130 Set Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 1 1132 battery KB 300 CCA 1 1137 1 2 13 x 3 1 4 HHCS GR 5 Zinc 6 24 1138 Slides nylon 2 1139 Washer Notched slides 4 2 1140 KB Frame Com...

Page 29: ... See page 12 1707 U Bolt 3 x 1 2 Square Bend 2 See page 12 1713 Axle Mount Fender Bracket Weldment 2 8 1772 Fuel Tank 6 gallon 1 7 1773 Fuel Tank Cap Large 12 1788 Gas Tank Strap Large 2 1819 Black Cable Ties 12 Long 1 See page 12 1832 Axle Hub Assy KB Trailer 1 6 2019 18 1 2 x 8 1 2 x 8 4Ply Transmaster Tire on rim 2 2626 Bellmouth Guard Strip 1 14 2793 PGA Tour Decal 1 27 2851 Aerospace Polymer ...

Page 30: ...unting 4 x 3 1 4 long HHCS and 4 Nyloc Nuts 2 each side 800 lb Capacity 2 Ball Hitch Receiver 40 x 48 deck Safety chains and lights 4 x 3 1 4 long bolts with nyloc nuts BT 1613 D 13 16 14 15 28 bolts with nyloc nuts 4 places 2 each side 25 23 24 22 26 27 Guards removed for clarity CE unit only ...

Page 31: ...s 10 Round Nozzle Part 1417 Improves air velocity with lower horsepower and hydraulic blower units 11 Round Extended Nozzle Part 1320 Same uses as 1172 but with an extended length No ground clearance in the down vertical position Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Kit Part 1846 Includes PN 1847 1848 SenDec Maintenance Meter Part 1372 Guard removed for clarity Monsoon Atomizer Nozzle Part 2547 Ground undulatio...

Page 32: ...one KB4 with its More Powerful 27hp Kohler Engine and a State of the Art Wireless Remote System is the most powerful KB unit to date We Dare to Compare The NEW Hydraulic debris blower features our built in flow and pressure control system and easily attaches to most skid steers This handy attachment comes complete with mounting plate and hoses The Sandevil Attachment is designed to capture the Tur...