Schulte FM-115 User manual

©2015 Alamo Group Inc.
FM-115
Published 07/15 S/N F11510002512-F11510037712 Inclusive Part No. F115-010C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Schulte Industries Ltd.
PO Box 70
Englefeld Saskatchewan
Canada S0K 1N0
Tel. [phone]
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Web: www.schulte.ca
FRONT MOUNT 3PT HITCH
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 SCHULTE FM-115 FRONT MOUNT 3PT HITCH FRAME
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 SCHULTE FM-115 FRONT MOUNT 3PT HITCH FRAME
____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 .............. 1-9
TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ................................................................... 1-10
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ............................................1-12
CONCLUDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ........................................................................ 1-15
DECAL LOCATION .......................................................................................................................................... 1-16
DECAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................... 1-17
Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 1-19
INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1
STANDARD EQUIPMENT & SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 2-3
Attention Owner/Operator .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Attachment to the Tractor ..................................................................................................................................3-2
Bolting the Frame Mounting Bracket to your Tractor ......................................................................................... 3-2
Measuring your Tractor and Setting the Frame Length ..................................................................................... 3-2
Driving the Tractor over the Front Mount Frame ................................................................................................ 3-4
Bolting the Frame to the Tractor Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................... 3-4
Installing the Hitch Plate ....................................................................................................................................3-5
Installing the Cross Bolts ................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Drive Package Installation ................................................................................................................................. 3-7
Assembling Completed Frame to Tractor ..........................................................................................................3-8
Installing the Rear Tractor Drive Shaft ............................................................................................................... 3-9
Connecting the Hydraulics and Checking Clearances ..................................................................................... 3-10
Initial Set-up for Schulte SDX-102 and RDX-102 Snow Blowers ..................................................................... 3-10
Initial Set-up for Schulte SV Plows ..................................................................................................................3-10
Attaching the Snow Blower or Plow and Check Clearances ............................................................................ 3-11
Installing the Front Drive Shaft ......................................................................................................................... 3-12
Pre-operation Check List ................................................................................................................................. 3-12
OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................................4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................4-4
ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-4
Tractor Safety Devices ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Wheel Weights ................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Tire Spacing ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .........................................................................................................4-5
Boarding the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-5
Dismounting the Tractor .....................................................................................................................................4-6
STARTING THE TRACTOR ..............................................................................................................................4-7
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
Attaching the Rear Tractor Drive Shaft .............................................................................................................. 4-8
Attaching the Front Drive Shaft .......................................................................................................................... 4-8
CONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES TO THE TRACTOR .................................................................................4-9
Hydraulic Cylinder Priming .................................................................................................................................4-9

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .............................................................................................4-9
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-10
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND SNOW BLOWER OR PLOW ........................................................................ 4-13
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-14
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND SNOW BLOWER OR PLOW .................................................................. 4-14
PTO RPM Ground Speed ................................................................................................................................ 4-15
Transporting the Tractor and Front Mounted Snow Blower ............................................................................. 4-16
Transporting on Public Roadways ...................................................................................................................4-16
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-19
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 5-2
Nuts And Bolts ................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Shear Bolt .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
HYDRAULICS ....................................................................................................................................................5-3
LUBRICATION ...................................................................................................................................................5-4
Gearboxes ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Drive Shafts ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Bearings ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Steady Block ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Frame ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Grease Specification .......................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Lubrication Chart ................................................................................................................................................5-6
Grease Schedule ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Safety Section 1-1
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SAFETY SECTION

SAFETY
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to
the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and
observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if
followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety
Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be operated
by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do so
responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used 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.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR
INJURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.
NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.(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)
Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)

SAFETY
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. (SG-30)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. (SG-31)
The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off.
The operator should remain in the operator’s 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!”
Never crawl under a raised Implement supported solely by the Tractor 3-Point hitch.
Release of the control lever or mechanical failure will result in the Implement falling and
possible injury or death. Always securely block up the Implement before crawling
underneath to perform repairs and service. (S3PT-19)
Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’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 suddenly in an
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel to
operate the Tractor or Implement without supervision. Make sure the
operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation.
(SG-4)
The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety
shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for
protection from injury including injury from items that may be thrown by
the equipment. (SG-16)

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SAFETY
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT 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 noise in
the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 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 sources close to the
ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery. (SG-I7)
Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer’s
instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other
chemical agent. (SG-22)
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement
and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24)
Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off
the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contact with controls can cause the
Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25)
DO NOT 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 Implement,
an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult
a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication 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)
Prolonged operation may cause operator boredom and fatigue affecting safe operation.
Take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these potentially impaired operating
conditions. Never operate the Implement and Tractor in a fatigued or bored mental state
which impairs proper and safe operation. (SG-32)