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5.0
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Buffalo Turbine Debris Blower uses a high volume and velocity of air to move material from one place to another. The
system is simple and reliable requiring minimal maintenance.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after reading through this trouble shooting section, please call your
local dealer or distributor
. Before calling, please have this Operator’s Manual and the serial number from your Blower
ready.
In the following section, we have listed causes and solutions to the problems that you may have encountered.
TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY, AND DISCONNECT BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING BLOWER UNITS.
INSTALL GUARDS BEFORE OPERATING
.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No air flow
Buildup of debris inside turbine
Broken coupling (KB Series)
Remove nozzle and clean debris from inside turbine
Replace coupling
No air flow
Blower fan not turning
See solutions above
Reduced or no air flow
Blower fan turns
Air intake or exhaust restricted
Shut off engine
Blower or tractor – remove restrictions
Debris cannot be allowed to build up between the
blower fan and stationary vanes
Machine vibrates or
Unusual sounds
Bearing or coupling failure
Out-of-balance
Replace bearings or coupling
Have your dealer check blower for damaged blades.
Wash and clean blower fan blades
6.0
Machine Specifications
Model G12DB
Length:
75” With nozzle (from end of mounting arms to end of nozzle)
Width:
Height:
Weight:
26.5” With caster wheels
39.5” With caster wheels
215 lbs
Electrical System:
Input Power:
Input RPM:
12 Volt
PTO
Up to 3000 RPM at PTO
Outlet Size:
Ballasting:
Approximately 12.5”
Refer to Tractor manual for proper ballasting procedures.
Average Sound Level (sitting in the operators seat with debris blower running ) -94 dBA
Average Sound Level (with debris blower running at 50 feet away) - 75dBA
