Farm King 1080 Product manual

Snowblower
Model 1080
OperatOr and parts Manual
012011 FK329

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Table of Contents - 1080 Snowblower
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................4
Safety............................................................................................................................................5
• Safety ................................................................................................................................5
• General Safety..................................................................................................................6
• Start-up Safety .................................................................................................................6
• Operation Safety ..............................................................................................................6
• Transport Safety...............................................................................................................6
• Service and Maintenance Safety ....................................................................................7
• Storage Safety..................................................................................................................7
• Safety Signs .....................................................................................................................8
• Safety Sign Installation ...................................................................................................8
Assembly......................................................................................................................................9
• Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................................9
Operation ...................................................................................................................................11
• Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................12
Bolt Torque .................................................................................................................................13
• Checking BoltTorque .....................................................................................................13
Parts Drawings...........................................................................................................................15
• Snowblower Drawings ..................................................................................................15
• Snowblower Parts List...................................................................................................18
• Snowblower PTO Drawing............................................................................................22
• Snowblower PTO Parts List...........................................................................................23
Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers ..........................................................................................24
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................26
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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Introduction
Farm King has years of snowblower manufacturing expertise and thousands of acreages, farms
and cities depend on Farm King snowblowers. PTO-driven Farm King Snowblowers attach to a
3-point hitch. A hitch system, which is quick-hitch compatible, is standard on all models.This model
is supplied with Category 2 pins, as well as conversion bushings to Category 3.
A 7' or 10' commercial truck loader chute is available as an option. Adjustable cup type skid shoes
are standard on all models.This model has a 4 blade fan and Hydraulic Spout Control as standard
equipment.
There is a shear bolt on the drive shaft and on the PTO shaft to protect the machine from damage if
a large object is picked up. Any smaller objects in the snow will be thrown with it and could cause
serious injury. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the tractor or in the area of the discharged
snow.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference. All new operators or owners must review the
manual before using the equipment and at least annually thereafter. Contact your Farm King
Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual. Visit our website
at www.buhlerindustries.com for a complete list of dealers in your area.
The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen facing
in the direction of travel of the implement.
Introduction - 1080 Snowblower

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Safety - 1080 Snowblower
Safety
Safety Instructions
Remember,YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance
procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies
hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.
The safety alert symbol means…
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
CAUTION
The caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING
The Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER
The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.

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Safety - 1080 Snowblower
General Safety Instructions
• Have a first-aid kit available for use and know how to use it.
• Have a fire extinguisher available, stored in a highly visible location, and know how to use it.
• Wear appropriate protective gear.This list may include but is not limited to:
- hard hat
- protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- protective glasses or goggles
- heavy gloves
- wet weather gear
- hearing protection
- respirator or filter mask
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging the equipment.
• Do not attempt any unauthorized modifications to your Farm King product as this could affect
function or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
• Never start or operate the snowblower except from the operator’s station on the power unit.
• Inspect and clean the working area before operating.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving parts.
• Ensure bystanders are clear of the area before operating.
Start-Up Safety
• Do not let inexperienced operators or children run this equipment.
• Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before starting.
• Operate only with ROPS and seatbelt equipped tractors.
• Do not operate inside a building unless there is adequate ventilation.
• Ensure all shields are in place and in good condition before operating.
• Stay clear of PTO shaft and machine when engaging PTO.
Operation Safety
• Do not permit riders.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing during operation.
• Never operate equipment in the raised position.
Transport Safety
• ReviewTransport Safety instructions in tractor manual before moving.
• Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and
regulations.
• Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place, are clean, and can be
seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
• Never have the equipment in operation during transport.
• Always travel at a safe speed.

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Safety - 1080 Snowblower
Service and Maintenance Safety
• Stop engine, set brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
• Support the equipment with blocks or safety stands before working beneath it.
• Follow good shop practices including:
- keep service area clean and dry
- be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded
- use adequate light for the job.
• Use only tools, jacks, and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
• Replace and secure all shields removed during servicing before operating.
• Use heavy leather gloves to handle sharp objects.
• Check hydraulics regularly for leaks. Use cardboard to look for leaks, and use hand and eye
protection.
• Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing or adjusting.
Storage Safety
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
• Support the frame on stands and blocks to provide a secure base.
Safety Signs
• The following illustration shows the approximate location and detail of safety signs.
• Keep all safety signs clean and legible and replace any that are damaged or missing.
• When original parts are replaced, any safety signs affixed to those parts should be replaced
as well. Replacement safety signs are available from your local dealer.
Installation
• To install safety signs, ensure the installation area is clean and dry. Decide on the exact
position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper and align over the specified area. Carefully press in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and smooth the remaining portion in place. Small air
pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out.

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Safety - 1080 Snowblower
• Replace safety signs immediately should they become damaged, torn or illegible. Obtain
replacements from your authorized dealer using the part numbers shown.

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Assembly - 1080 Snowblower
Assembly Instructions
1. Hitch Assembly: With lower hitch tubes (#3) turned as shown in drawing, slide them into the
sleeves welded to the main body.These tubes are adjustable to two different positions.The
correct position for each individual tractor will be determined when mounting the snowblower
on the tractor (see Section 4). Start with the tubes pulled out to the last hole.These tubes are
connected to the snowblower with a 1-1/4" x 5-1/2" pin (#6) and a hairpin clip (#12). Slide the
3-point hitch (#2) into the top sleeve on the snowblower body and hold in place with a 1" x
4-3/8" pin (#7) and a hairpin clip (#12). Bolt the bottom of the hitch to the ends of the hitch
tubes using 1/2" x 2" hex bolts, lock washers, flat washers and hex nuts.
2. Spout Assembly: Mount the discharge spout (#64 or #73) using the spout clamp (#22) bolted
to the spout ring on the snowblower. Lubricate the spout ring and clamp. Mount the 5" stroke
cylinder (#68) on the spout as shown in the drawing.
CAUTION
The ports in the cylinder are both 9/16" ORB. Be sure that the
bottom edge of the deflectors are properly fitted in the guides
before using the hydraulic control.
3. Hydraulic Spout Swivel:
- Bolt the cylinder arm base (#17) to the bottom of the hitch using 5/8" x 2" hex bolts, lock
washers and hex nuts. NOTE:There are three sets of holes.The hole used to bolt on this
base must match with the holes used to assemble the hitch in the hitch tubes (i.e. 1st hole,
second hole, etc.)
- Mount the spout swivel (#16) onto the swivel pin welded to the back corner of the fan
housing using a 1-1/4" I.D. flat washer (#31) and a 1/4" x 2" cotter pin (#32).
- Wrap cable (#18) around spout and clamp to the ends of the swivel using 3/8" cable clamps
(#19).
- With the spout turned forward and the swivel arm centered with the spout, clamp the cable
to the spout cable anchor using another cable clamp. Ensure that the spout is not jammed
and that there is no slack in the cable.
- Use a standard 8" stroke cylinder (20-1/4" min., 28-/2" max. pin centers).
4. Mounting Snowblower onTractor:
- Mount the snowblower on a tractor with a Category 2 or 3 standard hitch or a Category 3
quick hitch.The hitch has two holes both at the top of the hitch and at each lift arm. When
using a quick hitch, the pins must be in the inside set of holes. Use the outside set of holes
with a standard three- point hitch.The lift arm pins also have a narrow spacing for Category
2 and a wide spacing for Category 3.
- Using tape or a bright colored marking pen, mark on the outer shields of the PTO the
position where the shaft is completely pushed together and the position where you have
a 4" overlap. Watch these marks when moving the snowblower through all possible
operating angles to see that the PTO shaft stays within this range. Slide the hitch in if
necessary to keep the PTO shaft in this operating range. Do not forget to change the
position of the cylinder arm (#17) by the same distance that you move the hitch.

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Assembly - 1080 Snowblower
- With the tractor engine shut off, attach the PTO shaft.The tractor end has a 1-3/8" 21 spline
end with a spring loaded locking collar.The snowblower end has a clamp style yoke
with a 3/8" keyway. Slide the yoke onto the 1-3/4" jackshaft with the 3/8" key supplied.
Lock the yoke in place with the 5/8" x 3-1/4" bolt and lock nut fitted through the groove
in the gearbox shaft. After tightening the bolt, insert and tighten the 3/8 socket set screw
supplied.
- Always check to see that both ends of the PTO shaft are securely attached every time the
snowblower is used.This should always be done with the tractor engine off.