Alamo Great White 8650-A User manual

© 2005Alamo Group Inc.
Published07/05 Part No. 5042C
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all
times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and
Operation Instructions contained in this manual before
operating the equipment.
SNOW BLOWER
$0.00
ALAMOINDUSTRIAL
1502E.Walnut
Seguin,Texas78156
830-372-3551

TOTHEOWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of
accidents.
BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
WARRANTYINFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration
Form in full and return it to Alamo within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on
the Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION
SafetyInformation..................................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Decal Location ...........................................................................................................................1-14
Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................1-16
Federal Laws and Regulations ..............................................................................................................1-23
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ................................................................................................................... 2-1
ASSEMBLYSECTION ..........................................................................................................................3-1
Hydraulic Chute Rotation Cylinder ........................................................................................................3-2
Hitch Assemblies .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
OPERATIONSECTION ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
MAINTENANCESECTION .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Nuts and Bolts .......................................................................................................................................5-2
DriveChain .............................................................................................................................................5-2
Shear Bolt ..............................................................................................................................................5-2
PTOLubrication.....................................................................................................................................5-3
Spout Bracket Lubrication.....................................................................................................................5-3
Fan Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................5-4
OilReservoir...........................................................................................................................................5-4
GreaseSchedule ...................................................................................................................................5-5
Storage...................................................................................................................................................5-5
Alamo Industrial is a registered trademark of Alamo Group Inc.

DEALER’S PREDELIVERY SERVICE GUIDE
for the ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 8650A
DETAILS OF ITEMS LISTED BELOWARE COVERED IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
____ Set up machine as outlined in the shipping instructions attached to these instructions.
____ Check that all safety decals are in good condition, replace if necessary.
____ Check that gearboxes have been filled with oil.
____ Check that all grease fittings have been lubricated.
DEALER’S DELIVERY GUIDE
____ Mounting and removal from tractor
____ Operation
____ Adjustments
____ Lubrication
____ Maintenance
____ Operator’s safety precautions
____ User’s responsibility and warranty
____ Operator’s manual delivered to owner
____ Operator instructed on contents of owner’s manual

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

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SAFETY
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SAFETY
Asafeandcareful operatoristhebestoperator. Safetyisofprimary importanceto themanufac-
turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of
yourequipment,yoursurroundings,and observingcertainprecautions. The firstsectionof this
manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and
bystandersfrom injuryordeath. Read andunderstandthese SafetyMessagesbefore assem-
bling,operating or servicing thisimplement. Thisequipment should only beoperatedby those
personswho have read theManual,who are responsible andtrained, and who knowhowto do
sosafely andresponsibly.
TheSafetyAlertSymbolcombinedwithaSignalWord,asseenbelow,isused throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal
Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of
possible injury faced when operating this equipment..
CAUTION! The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. Decals
located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER! Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. (SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety
Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
General Safety Instructions and Practices

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Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le
traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)
PELIGRO!
!LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
Californiatocause cancer and birth defectsor other reproductive
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to
causecancer and birth defectsor other reproductiveharm. Wash
Handsafterhandling. (SG-31)
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
WARNING! The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO
has been turned off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60
seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disengaged, the tractor
turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased. (S3PT-10)
“Wait a minute...Save a life!”
DANGER! NevercrawlunderaraisedImplementsupportedsolely bytheTractor3-
Pointhitch. Releaseofthecontrolleveror mechanical failure will result
in the Implement falling and possible injury or death. Always securely
blockuptheImplementbeforecrawlingunderneathtoperformrepairsand
service. (S3PT-19)
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the
Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine
suddenlyinanemergency. Neverallowinexperiencedoruntrained
personneltoo operatetheTractorandImplementwithoutsupervi-
sion. Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the
manuals prior to operation. (SG-4)
WARNING! The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats,
safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all
timesforprotectionfrominjuryincludinginjuryfromitemsthrownby
the equipment. (SG-16)

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CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMA-
NENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Implement
attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing
loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the
noisein the Operator’sposition exceeds 80db. Noiseover 85db over
an extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss. Noise
over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an extended period of time
will cause permanent or total hearing loss. Note: Hearing loss from
loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such
sourcesclose to the ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of
natural recovery. (SG-I7)
WARNING! Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturers instruc-
tions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical
agent. (SG-22)
DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement
andpossible serious injury or death. (SG-24)
DANGER! NeverallowchildrentoplayonoraroundTractororImplement. Children
can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can
causethe Implementtoshiftor fallcrushingthemselvesor others. (SG-25)
DANGER! NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Imple-
ment,an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must
consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medi-
cation that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely.
NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their
alertness or coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the
operator or others could result if the operator is under the influence of
drugs or alcohol. (SG-27)
WARNING! Prolongedoperationmaycauseoperatorboredomandfatigueaffecting
safe operation. Take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these
potentiallyimpairedoperatingconditions. NeveroperatetheImplement
andTractorinafatiguedorboredmentalstatewhichimpairsproperand
safe operation. (SG-32)

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DANGER! DO NOT operate this Implement on a Tractor that is not properly
maintained. ShouldamechanicalorTractorcontrolfailureoccurwhile
operating, immediately shut down the Tractor and perform repairs
before resuming operation. Serious injury and possible death could
occurfromnotmaintainingthisImplementandTractoringoodoperating
condition. (SG-36)
DANGER! Do Not approach the front of the snow blower while the fan is
rotating. Contact with the rotating fan can result in serious in-
jury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and
the snow blower is securely blocked up before removing mate-
rial, performing service, and making repairs. (SSB-05a)
DANGER! Donot put hands or feet near the rotating fan. Fan contact can result
inseriousinjuryorevendeath. Stayawayuntilallmotionhasstopped
andthesnowblowerissecurelyblockedupbeforeremovingmaterial,
performingservice,andmakingrepairs. (SSB-6)
DANGER! Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing. En-
tanglementoftheclothingwiththerotatingelementscanresultinserious
injuryoreven death. Stayclear ofallrotatingelementsatalltimes. (SSP-
3)
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
WARNING! DONOTuseaPTOadaptertoattachanon-matchingImplementdriveline
toaTractorPTO. Useofanadaptercandoubletheoperatingspeedofthe
Mower resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and blade and
mower failure. Adapter use will also change the working length of the
drivelineexposingunshieldeddrivelineareas. Seriousbodilyinjuryand/or
equipment failure can result from using a PTO adapter. Consult an
authorizeddealerforassistanceiftheImplementdrivelinedoesnotmatch
the Tractor PTO. (S3PT-14)
DANGER! AlwaysshuttheTractorcompletelydown,placethetransmissioninpark,
andsettheparkingbrakebeforeyouoranyoneelseattemptstoconnect
or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches. (S3PT-15)
WARNING! When attaching the Implement input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is
important that the connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides
freelyandthelockingballsareseatedsecurelyinthegrooveontheTractor
PTOshaft. AdrivelinenotattachedcorrectlytotheTractorPTOshaftcould
come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the Implement.
(S3PT-17)
WARNING! Before operating the Mower, check to make sure the Implement input
drivelinewillnotbottomoutorbecomedisengaged. Bottomingoutoccurs
when the inner shaft penetrates the outer housing until the assembly
becomessolid-itcanshortenno more. Bottomingoutcancauseserious
damagetotheTractorPTObypushingthePTOintotheTractorandthrough
thesupportbearingsordownwardontothePTOshaft,breakingitoff. A
broken drive line can cause personal injury. (S3PT-18)

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WARNING! Only use Tractors equipped with a ROPS cab and seatbelt with this
equipment. Always wear your seat belts. Serious injury or even
death could result from loss of control of the tractor or falling off.
(SSB-18)
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
DANGER! ThisImplement iswiderthanthe Tractor. Becarefulwhenoperatingor
transportingthisequipmenttopreventtheImplementfromrunningintoor
striking sign posts, guard rails, concrete abutments or other solid
objects. SuchanimpactcouldcausetheImplementandTractortopivot
violentlyresultinginlossofsteeringcontrol,seriousinjury,orevendeath.
Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles. (S3PT-12)
WARNING! Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved
roll-over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious
injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly
duringa turnover whentheoperatorcouldbe pinned undertheROPS.
(SG-7)
DANGER! BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the
tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine,
removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Placethetractor shift
leverintoalowrangeorparkinggeartopreventthetractorfromrolling. Never
dismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengineisrunning. Operatethe
Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9)
DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallowchildrentooperate, ride on, or comeclosetotheTractor or
Implement. Usually, 16-17 year-old children who are mature and
responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they
havereadandunderstandtheOperator’sManuals,beentrainedinsafe
operationofthetractorandImplement,andarephysicallylargeenough
to reach and operate the controls easily. (SG-11)
WARNING! Donotmount theTractorwhilethetractoris moving. Mount theTractor
only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped.
(SG-12)