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#1080 Snowblower
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not operate the blower in the fully raised position. The three-point hitch on
some tractors raises high enough to cause the PTO shaft to bind. This can cause
damage to the PTO shaft and/or to the hitch and pins.
2. Depth of the cut can be partially controlled by tilting the blower forward or
backward. Adjust the top link of the tractor hitch so the snowblower is just slightly
tilted back when resting on the ground. CAUTION: Excessive backward tilt
may cause the “U” joints to flutter resulting in PTO shear bolt failure.
3. The snowblower hitch should mount on three types of tractor hitches. A standard
category 2 uses the pins supplied without bushings. A standard category 3 uses
the pins supplied with the bushings. A category 3 quick hitch uses the pins with
bushings on the inside holds (holes are exactly 19” apart measured up and down.)
4. Adjust the lower link sway chains or blocks on the tractor to restrict movement of
the blower when operating.
5. The snowblowers may be purchased with either of two available spouts. Both
spouts have hydraulically controlled spout deflectors. The standard spout should
be suitable for all general snow blowing applications. The truckloader spout was
designed to blow directly onto the back of a truck. The maximum height of the
truck side you blow over should be approximately 10 feet.
6. Run the blower at lot RPM to check operation before blowing snow.
7. The snowblower has shear bolts to protect the tractor and blower in case a large
object enters the blower. The PTO shaft uses two - 3/8" x 1” (Grade 2) hex bolts
as shear bolts. The auger uses one - 5/16" x 1 ¼” (Grade 5) hex bolt as a shear
bolt. Shear bolts should be fastened with a lock nut. These bolts must be kept
tight to prevent wear of the bolt and bolt holes.
8. Never run PTO shaft at over 1000 RPM.
9. Chain Tension: Slack on the lower side of the chain should be 3/8 to ½ inch.
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