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1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of an AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blower to complement your operation.

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning turf care indus-

try.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blower requires that you and

anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Opera-

tion, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.

This manual covers the Model Self-Propelled Blower. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to

locate required information.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your

AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION

- The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this

manual, are as seen from sitting on the driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

Summary of Contents for BWSP-180

Page 1: ...afety Opera tion Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Model Self Propelled Blower Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance information or add...

Page 2: ...hat 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 situation that if not avoided will re sult in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded SIGNAL WO...

Page 3: ... in the manual and to follow these Most accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the lif...

Page 4: ... children be allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to oper ate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety pre cautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsi...

Page 5: ...achine quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your engine 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be cer tain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operat ing and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operato...

Page 6: ...nd moving parts 6 Always engage the park brake when stop ping engine to prevent machine movement when restarting engine 7 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing ad justing repairing or unplugging 8 Use extreme care when moving Slow down on turns and watch out for bumps 9 Never use alcoholic beverages or dr...

Page 7: ...d machine 3 Store the unit in a dry level area Support the frame with planks if required 2 8 REFUELLING SAFETY 3 Do not refuel the machine while smoking or when near open flame or sparks 4 Fill fuel tank outdoors 5 Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of ac cumulated trash grease and debris 2 9 TIRE SAFETY 1 Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce a...

Page 8: ... or service function make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service 2 11 BATTERY SAFETY 1 Keep all sparks and flames away from batter ies as gas given off by electrolyte is explo sive 2 Avoid contact with battery electrolyte wash off any spilled electrolyte immediately 3 Wear safety glasses when working near bat teries 4 Do not tip batteries more than 45 degr...

Page 9: ... is flooded place throttle in FAST position and crank until engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat ter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffler Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If engine is equipped with muffler deflector inspect periodically and replace if necessary ...

Page 10: ...presented in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your re...

Page 11: ...trical wires and connections dry and in good repair 11 Do not direct discharge duct or hose toward people animals or property to prevent being hit by fast moving objects Always wear ap propriate safety gear during operation 12 Review safety instructions annually 1 Lire attentivent le manuel d opération avant la mise en marche 2 Garder tous les écrans protecteurs in place 3 Garder les mains pieds c...

Page 12: ...ontact et attendre que toutes les places soient au point mort avant de faire tout ajustement réparation ou de débloquer la machine 2 Afin d éviter tout risque d accident grave ne jamais souffler en direction des gens des animaux ou vers les propriétées Le port des équipements de sécurité est obligatoire lorsque vous opérez la machine 3 Garder les gens éloignés de la ma chine To prevent serious inj...

Page 13: ...flammable substanc es 3 Stop engine five minutes before refueling DANGER RISQUE D INCENDIE DEFENSE DE FUMER À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même la mort 1 Ne pas fumer lors du remplissage 2 Garder les flammes et toute matière inflammable hors de portée 3 Arrêter le moteur cinq minutes avant de refaire le plein 01 60 0060 D MISSING SHIELD HAZARD...

Page 14: ...ce all controls in neutral or off stop engine or motor set park brake remove ignition key or disable power source and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repair ing or unplugging 2 Install and secure all guards before operating 3 Do not operate with rotating parts ex posed PIÉCES EN MOUVEMENT RESTER ÉLOIGNÉS À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pourrait entraîner de sé...

Page 15: ... when lifting moving and assem bling the machine When the machine is shipped fol low this procedure when preparing for the customer 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children before starting 2 Remove the pallet tie downs 3 Use a forklift to lift the pallet ma chine from the truck Carry the load close to the ground as it is moved to the assembly area and positioned 4 Remove plastic wr...

Page 16: ...16 Fig 2 LOOSENING 5 Cut strapping and remove screws holding compo nents to pallet Fig 3 LAYOUT 6 Lay out components ...

Page 17: ...ows when mounting 8 Tighten fasteners to their specified torque Fig 4 DEFLECTOR Arrows Fasteners 9 Connect the battery ca bles and tighten fasteners to their specified torque Fig 5 BATTERY CABLE NOTE Connect red wire to positive post and black to ground or negative post ...

Page 18: ...lled Blower will provide many years of trouble free service 5 1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the Blower Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason it must be replaced before the machine is again operated Always use two people to handl...

Page 19: ...hrottle igni tion switch and duct position controls are located on the dash An electric solenoid moves the duct to the desired position The hydrostatic pump is driven by a belt from the engine with the foot controls on the right side of the frame A Discharge Duct B Duct Position Control C Blower D Gas Engine E Throttle Con trol F Duct Position Drive G Foot Pedals H Blower Air Intake J Park Brake K...

Page 20: ...of the AgriMetal Self Propelled Blower requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both personal safety and for maintaining the machine in good mechanical condition that this checklist be fol lowed Before operating the Blower and each...

Page 21: ...t when operating the machine 21 5 5 CONTROLS Before starting to work all operators should famil iarize themselves with the location and function of the controls Fig 7 ENGINE NOTE Watch the position of the duct to determine its position 1 Engine Read the engine manu facturers operator s manual before starting for more detailed in structions a Ignition Switch This key operated switch controls the el...

Page 22: ...ver the engine is stopped Fig 9 TRACTIVE CONTROLS 4 Tractive Controls These foot pedals control the hydrostatic tractive drive system Depress the forward pedal and hold for the Blower to move for ward Depress the pedal further to increase the forward speed Depress the rear pedal and hold to go in the reverse direction Depress the pedal further to increase the rearward speed a Forward b Rearward b ...

Page 23: ...is push pull lever sets the swash plate angle of the hydrostatic piston pump Pull the lever out to disengage the hydrostatic sys tem and push in to engage it The lever must be pulled out before the unit can be towed IMPORTANT The pump must be disengaged with this lever prior to towing ...

Page 24: ...ake when stop ping engine to prevent machine move ment when restarting engine Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging Do not allow riders on the machine at any time There is no safe place for any riders Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and opera...

Page 25: ...e setting Fig 12 IGNITION SWITCH to maximum speed for operation i Start push vehicle engine to start work ing 6 Use the rotary switch to set the position of the center duct 7 Stopping a Stop forward movement b Slow engine RPM c Stop engine d Set park brake e Remove ignition key before dismounting 8 Emergency Stopping Turn engine off to stop machine if an emer gency arises Correct emergency conditi...

Page 26: ...he working area 10 Travel Speed Set the travel speed appropriate for the job being done Travel faster if all the debris is being blown away Slow down if some debris is not being removed Fig 14 WORKING To Left To Right ...

Page 27: ...er is designed with a moveable duct that can be used to direct the air to the left right up or down Use the spring loaded rotary switch on the control module to change the duct position NOTE The machine igni tion switch must be in the run position when moving the duct ...

Page 28: ...n as required to insure ample flow of air to the fan 14 Always try to blow with the wind Blowing against the wind can result in lifting the material into the wind and having it blown over a wider area 15 Optional 90º Duct The Blower is equipped with a 60º duct from the factory to handle most applications An optional 90º duct is available if it is required for special ap plications Fig 17 DUCTS ...

Page 29: ...apacity and stability for the job 17 Poultry Operations The Blower can be used to blow out poultry barns be tween cycles Use the 60º duct and direct it upward to remove dust and debris Always wear appropriate breathing and eye personal protective gear whenever using the Blower inside a closed building to protect against dust and flying de bris Fig 19 POULTRY OPERATION ...

Page 30: ...not direct discharge duct toward people ani mals or property Always wear appropriate safety gear Keep hands and feet out of discharge openings 3 Keep others away THROWN OBJECT HAZARD RISQUE D OBJETS PROJETÉS Á défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pour rait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même la mort 1 Arrêter le moteur placer tous les contrôles à la position neutre enlever la clé du contact...

Page 31: ...t can pick up small solid objects and move them over 30 m 100 feet People pets animals building vehi cle or other objects can be hit by these objects Dust or sand can be blown in peoples eyes iv It is best to stop for a short time to allow people to pass before running machine again c Drying wet areas i Determine the area to be dried ii Drive slowly past the area that is wet iii Repeat the drive b...

Page 32: ...n that at lease 20 of the machines weight is on the rear wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces Never allow riders on machine When transporting the machine review and follow these instruc tions 1 Clear the area of bystanders espe cially small children 2 Insure that the machine is securely secured to the trailer when trans porting from work site to work site 3 Do not...

Page 33: ... dirt mud debris or residue 2 Make sure all the water drains out of the blower and duct compart ments 3 Lubricate all grease points to remove any water residue from washing 4 Remove any material that has become entan gled around any moving part 5 Run the machine for a couple of minutes at low RPM to dry the inside of the blower and duct 6 Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to pre vent rusting ...

Page 34: ...nd clean thoroughly Also clean lubricant pas sageway Replace fitting if necessary Good maintenance is your responsibil ity Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate an engine in a close...

Page 35: ...mmended is based on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual condi tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes 8 Hours or Daily Fig 25 AIR INTAKE SCREEN Fig 26 DIPSTICK 1 Clean blower air intake screen 2 Check engine oil level ...

Page 36: ...36 50 Hours 1 Change engine oil 2 Check tire pressure Pressurize to 25 psi maximum Fig 29 ENGINE DRAIN PLUG Fig 28 AIR CLEANER Fig 27 GAS TANK 3 Check fuel level 4 Clean air cleaner ...

Page 37: ...100 Hours 1 Change engine oil filter Fig 31 OIL FILTER 37 Fig 30 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT 3 Check hydrostatic drive belt tension and pulley alignment ...

Page 38: ...38 Annually 1 Change in line fuel filter Fig 32 IN LINE FUEL FILTER Fig 33 MACHINE 2 Clean machine ...

Page 39: ... ACTION CODE CK CHECK CL CLEAN G GREASE CH CHANGE HOURS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE CL Blower Air Intake Screen CK Engine Oil Level 8 Hours or Daily CK Fuel Level CH Engine Oil 50 Hours CL Air Cleaner CH Engine Oil Filter 100 Hours CH Inline Fuel Filter Annually CL Machine 39 CK Tire Pressure CK Belt Tension and Alignment ...

Page 40: ... the Operator s Manual for the engine 2 Place all controls in neutral stop engine and remove igni tion key before maintaining 3 Remove the cover over the air cleaner 4 Remove the foam from the engine 5 Use an air hose to blow the dust and debris out of the foam 6 Install foam 7 Install and secure the cover 6 2 1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER Fig 34 AIR CLEANER ...

Page 41: ...to drain for 10 minutes 6 Install and tighten the drain plug 7 Dispose of the used oil in an approved container 8 Remove engine oil filter 9 Apply a light coat of oil to the O ring and install the replacement filter Snug up by hand and then tighten another 1 2 turn 10 Fill the crankcase with specified oil 11 Run the engine for 1 2 minutes and check for oil leaks 6 2 2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTE...

Page 42: ...e belt should deflect 1 4 inch 6 mm when loaded with a 10 lb force in the center of its vertical span 4 Loosen the lower tension ing pulley anchor bolts 5 Slide or tap pulley to the required position 6 Tighten pulley anchor bolts to their specified torque 7 Move pulleys to their loos est position when replac ing the drive belt 8 Install guard over belt drive 9 Tighten mounting bolts to their speci...

Page 43: ...ngine engage park brake and remove ignition key before dismounting 2 Check the play in the steering system by turn ing the steering gently from side to side up to the resistance point 3 The wheel should not be able to turn without mov ing the rear axle assem bly 4 Tighten the steering cables to snug up the system and remove any looseness Do not over tighten 6 2 4 STEERING CABLES Fig 38 STEERING SY...

Page 44: ...iMetal Self Propelled Blower is a large self propelled blower that can be used to blow leaves grass clippings trash and debris It is a simple system that requires minimal maintenance In the following Trouble Shooting section we have listed many of the problems causes and solutions that can help you to solve the problems that you might encounter If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve...

Page 45: ...LADES 8 OUTLET SIZE 6 X 10 15 CM X 25 CM CHUTE ROTATION 360 DEGREES BLOWER DRIVE DIRECT MACHINE DRIVE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SPEED 4 6 M P H 7 4 K M H ENGINE 23 HP KAWASAKI LENGTH 69 175 CM WIDTH 46 117 CM HEIGHT 50 127 CM WEIGHT BWSP 180 750 LBS 340 KG SHIPPING WEIGHT BWSP 180 800 LBS 362 KG SHIPPING DIMENSIONS 71 X 48 X 56 HEIGHT 180 CM X 122 CM X 142 CM HEIGHT ...

Page 46: ...chart as a guide Replace hardware with the same strength bolt ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 8 2 BOLT TORQUE Torque figures indicated above are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 Torque value for bolts and ca...

Page 47: ...vice and Maintenance 34 Maintenance 40 Changing Engine Oil and Filter 41 Cleaning Air Cleaner 40 Drive Belt 42 Steering Cables 43 Service 34 Fluids and Lubricants 34 Greasing 34 Service Record 39 Servicing Intervals 35 Specifications 45 Bolt Torque 46 Mechanical 45 T Trouble Shooting 44 A Assembling 15 Machine Assembly 15 I Introduction 1 O Operation 18 Break In 20 Controls 21 Field Operation 24 M...

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