Alamo Schulte SDX - 840 User manual

©2020 Alamo Group Inc.
SDX - 840
Published 06/2020 s/n 2020 Current Part No. B840-010C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Schulte Industries Ltd.
PO Box 70
Englefeld Saskatchewan
Canada S0K 1N0
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Parts Fax. [phone]
Web: www.schulte.ca
SNOW REMOVAL
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. C01-Cover

To the Owner/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!
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration
Form in full and return it to 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.

DEALER’S PREDELIVERY SERVICE GUIDE
for the SCHULTE SNOW BLOWERS SDX840
DETAILS OF ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE COVERED IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
____Shipping damage corrected
____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
for the SCHULTE SNOW BLOWERS SDX 840
____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

Table of Contents
SAFETY SECTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES .................................................................................1-2
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ..............................................................................1-3
EQUIPMENT OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ......................................................1-5
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ..............1-8
TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES .....................................................................1-9
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ............................................1-11
CONCLUDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ........................................................................1-13
Decal Location .................................................................................................................................................1-14
Decal Description .............................................................................................................................................1-16
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ..........................................................................................................1-23
INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1
THREE POINT HITCH KIT ................................................................................................................................3-2
OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................................4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Safety Devices .......................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Horsepower ...........................................................................................................................................4-6
3-Point Hitch .......................................................................................................................................................4-6
Tractor Hydraulics ..............................................................................................................................................4-7
Front End Weight ..............................................................................................................................................4-7
Power Take Off (PTO) .......................................................................................................................................4-7
Tire Spacing .......................................................................................................................................................4-8
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .........................................................................................................4-8
Boarding the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-8
Dismounting the Tractor ....................................................................................................................................4-9
STARTING THE TRACTOR ..............................................................................................................................4-9
CONNECTING THE SNOW BLOWER TO THE TRACTOR ...........................................................................4-10
Connecting the Snow Blower A-Frame to the Tractor ......................................................................................4-10
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................4-12
Driveline Length Check ....................................................................................................................................4-13
Connecting Snow Blower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor .................................................................................4-14
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................4-14
Snow Blower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ..............................................................................................4-15
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND SNOW BLOWER ..........................................................................................4-20
Starting the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-21
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ..................................................................................................................4-21
Driving the Tractor and Snow Blower ...............................................................................................................4-21
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...............................................................................................................4-23
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND SNOW BLOWER ....................................................................................4-24
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ...............................................................................................................4-25
PTO RPM Ground Speed ................................................................................................................................4-26
OPERATING THE SNOW BLOWER ...............................................................................................................4-26
Shutting Down the Implement ..........................................................................................................................4-29