Buhler Farm King 1684 Product manual

6990633 (1-13) Printed in U.S.A. © Bobcat Company 2013
OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
Backsaver Auger
Models 1684, 16104, 16124
062013 | Rev 1 | 88664296
082018 FK370 Revision 4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
ALPHABETICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Manufacturer’s Statement: For technical reasons, Buhler Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify machinery design
and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice. Information provided herein is of descriptive nature.
Performance quality may depend on soil fertility, applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions and other factors.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of
delivery.
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Operator
Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
The above equipment and Operator And Parts Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly
instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Customer Name: Dealer Name:
Customer Address: Dealer Address:
City: Prov / State: City: Prov / State:
Postal / Zip Code: Phone: Postal / Zip Code: Phone:
Auger Model: Serial Number: Delivery Date:
Dealer Inspection Report Safety
BearingsTurn Freely All Lights And Reflectors Installed
BeltTension Checked All Lights And Reflectors Cleaned And Working
Check Oil Level In Auger Drive Gear Box Safety Chain On Hitch
Pulleys Aligned All Decals Installed
FastenersTight Guards And Shields Installed And Secure
Lubricate Machine Review Operating And Safety Instructions
CheckTire Pressure Check For Hydraulic Leaks
Unloading Auger Folds / Extends Freely
Date: Dealer Rep. Signature:
Date: Customer / Owner’s Signature:
Remove this Warranty Registration Form from the Operator And Parts Manual. Make two copies of the form.
Send original Warranty Registration Form to Farm King. Give one copy to the customer and the dealer will keep
one copy.

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Introduction - Backsaver Auger 1684, 16104 & 16124
INTRODUCTION
This Operator and Parts Manual was written to give the owner / operator instructions on the safe operation, maintenance
and part identification of the Farm King equipment. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FARM KING EQUIPMENT. If you have any questions, see your Farm King dealer. This
manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your Farm King equipment.
OWNER’S INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1684, 16104 Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
16124 Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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OWNER’S INFORMATION
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Farm King
Backsaver Auger. To ensure maximum performance of
your equipment, it is mandatory that you thoroughly
study the Operator and Parts Manual and follow the
recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance
are essential to maximize equipment life and prevent
personal injury.
Operate and maintain this equipment in a safe manner
and in accordance with all applicable local, state, and
federal codes, regulations and / or laws. Follow all on-
product labeling and instructions.
Make sure that all personnel have read this Operator
and Parts Manual and thoroughly understand safe and
correct operating, installation and maintenance
procedures.
Farm King is continually working to improve its
products. Farm King reserves the right to make any
improvements or changes as deemed practical and
possible without incurring any responsibility or
obligation to make any changes or additions to
equipment sold previously.
Although great care has been taken to ensure the
accuracy of this publication, Farm King, makes no
warranty or guarantee of any kind, written or
expressed, implied or otherwise with regard to the
information contained within this manual. Farm King
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this manual and shall not be liable under any
circumstances for incidental, consequential or punitive
damages in connection with, or arising from the use of
this manual.
Keep this manual available for frequent reference. All
new operators or owners must review the manual
before using the equipment and annually thereafter.
Contact your Farm King Dealer if you need assistance,
information, or additional copies of the manual. Visit
our website at www.farm-king.com for a complete list
of dealers in your area.
The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned
throughout this manual, are as viewed from the rear
of the equipment.
Serial Number Location
Please enter the model and serial number in the space
provided for easy reference.
Figure 1
The serial number plate (Item 1) [Figure 1] is located
on the front right side of tube #1.
NOTE: Tube #1 is connected to the input box.
Always use your serial number when requesting
information or when ordering parts.
Manual Storage
Figure 2
The operator and parts manual and other documents
can be stored in the canister (Item 1) [Figure 2]
located on the right side of the input box.
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
REAR
B-0549
1
Model Number:
Serial Number:
B-0545
1

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EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
1684, 16104 Component Location
B-0533
DISCHARGE SPOUT
BRIDGING
WINCH
BOOM
TOP BOX
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
UNDERCARRIAGE
AMBER LIGHT
HOPPER
INTAKE AUGER
INPUT BOX
JACK SAFETY
CHAIN
PTO
DRIVELINE