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Model 725FM 

 

Front Mounted 

Snowblower 

 

For 

 

Compact Tractors 30-60 HP 

 

 
 
 

Operator’s Manual 

 

Set-Up Assembly 

Maintenance 

Parts Information

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Read this Manual Before Use   

Содержание 725FM

Страница 1: ...Model 725FM Front Mounted Snowblower For Compact Tractors 30 60 HP Operator s Manual Set Up Assembly Maintenance Parts Information Read this Manual Before Use ...

Страница 2: ... DECAL LOCATION 5 6 SET UP ASSEMBLY 7 16 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 17 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21 22 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 23 27 PARTS INFORMATION 28 39 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 40 BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION 41 NOTES 42 WARRANTY 43 REFERENCE INFORMATION Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below Always refer to this serial number when calling for service or parts Attachment Serial Numbe...

Страница 3: ...red or replaced when continued use of the machine would cause damage excessive wear to other parts or make the machine unsafe for continued operation If an operating procedure tool device maintenance or work method not specifically recommended is used you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others You must also ensure that the attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by the proc...

Страница 4: ...at provides similar protection Check and be sure all operating controls are in neutral before starting the engine Operation continued Keep people away from the tractor attachment and discharge when in use This attachment sends objects flying and has rotating parts NEVER direct discharge toward people rocks and debris can be thrown NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that is so steep that rol...

Страница 5: ... It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts Early or later models identification made by serial number may use different parts or it may be necessary to use different procedures in doing a specific operation ...

Страница 6: ...of blower assembly Quantity 2 C Part number 200001 Location Back left side of snowblower body Quantity 1 B Part number 103206 Location On auger drive chain cover chute rotate Location chain cover Quantity 2 D A Part number 300793 Location Back right side of snowblower body Quantity 1 E F Part number 201415 Location Auger drive cover transfer case cover Quantity 2 Part number 103723 Location On tra...

Страница 7: ...ck nut IMPORTANT Do not over tighten the chute roller guide bolts and lock nuts Torque roller guide bolts to 75 ft lbs 5 Loosen the motor mount bolts and push the motor all the way toward the chute 6 Install the No 40 roller chain around the motor sprocket 7 Pull the motor away from the chute until all slack is removed from the roller chain and tighten the motor mount bolts to secure the motor in ...

Страница 8: ...or frame to compensate for any curvature in the front casting extended front grille or other interference Tighten the mounting bolts to the proper torque see Bolt Torque Information on page 41 3 Install a 7 8 tapered lift pin 1 short 1 long and 1 2 thick bushing into one of the holes on each end of the support plate NOTE The long lift pin can be installed on the LH or RH end of the plate depending...

Страница 9: ...he two bolts on the top and bottom of the push arm should fit snug with the push arm to eliminate any free movement Check to make sure these bolts are installed in the correct matching pair of holes NOTE There are 6 positions available to use depending on the finished frame height The higher the frame ground clearance the steeper the angle of the push arms This can be readjusted after the frame is...

Страница 10: ...overlap 7 Check that the transfer case and rear pillow block bearing on the rear frame is installed properly Make sure the locking collars are tight The transfer case should be snug against the rear frame plate but should still be able to rotate NOTE Locking collars should be tightened in the direction of operating rotation For front mount blowers this is clockwise as viewed from the rear of the t...

Страница 11: ... ground It may be necessary to drive the tractor over the frame to get an accurate length NOTE The hydraulic functions may be run from either the auxiliary ports at the rear of the tractor or the ports used to operate the loader if equipped 12 Route the chute rotation hoses as shown Use heavy cable ties provided to secure the hoses to the frame Do not fully tighten the cable ties until all final f...

Страница 12: ...nd a 5 16 x 2 3 4 grade 5 bolt and lock nut Tighten the bolt and nut to the proper torque see Bolt Torque Information on page 41 and tighten the set screw that retains the key 14 Make sure that the float lock pins are in the lock position 15 Align and drive the tractor over the push frame until the support plate tapered lift pins almost contact the snowblower front frame adjustable bracket ...

Страница 13: ...llow two more adjustment locations IMPORTANT Allow for clearance between the driveshaft frame and front axle NOTE When final frame adjustments are made there should be a 1 4 gap between the tractor mounting plate and pin flange This will allow the system to be pushed from the drawbar rather than from the front of the tractor NOTE If it is necessary to move the snowblower forward on the tractor to ...

Страница 14: ...d from the drawbar rather than from the front of the tractor see step 17 21 Rotate the transfer case to the vertical position and check to see if the driveline clears the tractor PTO shaft If it is too tight the frame will need to be lengthened If it is more than 3 away from the end of the PTO shaft the frame will need to be shortened IMPORTANT The maximum allowable rear PTO driveline extension is...

Страница 15: ...as a guide to see if the shaft is nearly the correct length 26 Once certain that the tractor frame is set properly cut the shaft at the rear end and install the front driveline using a 1 4 x 2 key and 5 16 x 2 3 4 bolt and lock nut IMPORTANT Be absolutely certain all frame adjustments are correct before cutting the shaft 27 Tighten the pillow block bearing collar in the direction of shaft rotation...

Страница 16: ...escope without any interference IMPORTANT Turn the steering wheel full left and right while watching for any interference between the tires and frame or snowblower IMPORTANT Check and retighten all frame and hitch bracket clamping bolts after first hour of operation NOTE Frame height refers to the distance between the bottom of the front frame and the ground NOTE If extreme impacts are expected ho...

Страница 17: ...red pin on the tractor mount plate is almost flush with the face of the frame mounting plate IMPORTANT Make sure the transfer case hoses and all frame components will clear the tires of the tractor before driving over the frame 3 Apply the park brake and shut down the engine Connect the hoses for the hydraulic lift cylinders to the remote couplers NOTE Hoses may be run to the hydraulic couplers in...

Страница 18: ...than pushed from the front of the tractor Once properly engaged fully raise the snowblower NOTE In the event that the snowblower is not sitting level one of the lift pins is longer to allow the operator to align the long pin and drive the tractor forward until the pin engages the hole a small amount then slightly raise or lower the push arms until the shorter pin is aligned with the appropriate ho...

Страница 19: ...ion under the drawbar Insert the cross pin through the appropriate holes and drawbar bracket Use hairpins to secure the cross pin 8 Rotate the transfer case upright to the vertical position 9 Install and tighten the 2 3 4 NC bolts to secure the transfer case to the frame ...

Страница 20: ...ar PTO driveline extension is 3 inches Extending beyond 3 inches will allow the driveline to separate and cause equipment damage 11 Connect the chute rotator hoses to the auxiliary ports 12 Place the locking pins into the float position This will allow the snowblower to free float and follow the contour of the ground IMPORTANT Never operate the snowblower with the lift lock pins in the lock positi...

Страница 21: ...nch pins adjust the skid shoes up or down to the desired cutting height by moving spacers to the top or bottom of the skid shoe mount bushing and reinstall the lynch pins Make sure both skid shoes are set to the same height To avoid being crushed never work on raised attachment without using additional support blocks or jack stands 3 With the operator in the operator s position check to be sure al...

Страница 22: ...drive the tractor forward into the snow Blow snow toward a clear area When possible direct snow discharge downwind IMPORTANT Do not operate the snowblower if excessive vibration is present Serious damage can occur Check auger and fan NOTE The tractor forward speed can be varied according to snow depth and density Always operate the attachment with the loader engine at full throttle for maximum sno...

Страница 23: ...er initial usage After the first hour of operation check all bolts and set screws Continue to check for loose hardware every 10 hours of operation Use No 2 lithium base grease gun when lubricating all snowblower grease fittings Oil the transfer case chain daily or every 3 hours of use whichever comes first Use clean engine oil e g 5W 30 or a lubricant designed specifically for roller chains NOTE T...

Страница 24: ...f operation Use clean engine oil to lubricate the auger drive chain and the chute rotator chain every 40 hours of operation Do not operate the snowblower without the chain shields in place Moving parts may cause injury or death Always replace guards after servicing 40 40 ...

Страница 25: ...s every 80 hours of operation IMPORTANT Do not over grease transfer case bearings Only add two pumps of grease every greasing interval Grease the bearings at each end of the auger every 80 hours of operation Grease the bearing at the end of the auger drive shaft assembly every 80 hours of operation IMPORTANT Do not over grease auger and driveshaft bearings Only add two pumps of grease every greasi...

Страница 26: ...f removed Discharge Chute Rotator Adjustment 1 Remove the two bolts securing the chain cover to the snowblower and remove the cover 2 Loosen both motor mount bolts Pull the motor mount away from the chute to remove all slack from the roller chain IMPORTANT Do not overtighten roller chains Tighten only enough to remove slack 3 Tighten the motor mount bolts to secure the motor mount in place 4 Reins...

Страница 27: ...d unscrew the grease zerk and release the retaining steel ball through the grease zerk hole Use the reverse of these steps to reassemble the shaft and coupler Transfer Case Adjustment 1 Loosen the idler bolt 2 Loosen the jam nut on the tensioner bracket 3 Pull the slack out of the chain by hand only 4 Tighten the tensioning screw by hand until it contacts the chain case IMPORTANT Do not overtighte...

Страница 28: ...5 1 320659 ADPT RESTRICTOR 10MB 6MJ 1 32 26 1 201522 ADPT STR 10MB 6MJ 27 1 103329 MOTOR HYD 2 8 CID H SERIES 28 1 100539 SPROCKET 40B12 X 1 B 29 2 13209 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 1 1 2 NC GR 5 30 4 19929 BOLT HEX FLG 3 8 X 3 4 NC GR 5 31 1 65076 PIN COTTER 1 8 X 1 32 3 13213 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 2 1 2 NC GR 5 33 1 104410 PIN CLIP 9 5 32 X 3 1 16 34 20 37214 NUT HEX LOCK 1 2 NC 35 11 36114 NUT HEX REG 5 8 NC 36 11...

Страница 29: ...29 PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 30: ...202159 BRG INSERT 1 1 4 SM SS 22 1 310874 GEAR BEVEL 6DP 24T 1 25B 23 1 200054 KEY 1 4 X 1 1 2 24 1 103071 SPROCKET 50B13 X 1 1 4 B HT 25 1 202830 WASHER FLAT 3 8 X 1 3 4 26 7 103880 WASHER LOCK 3 8 27 1 13103 BOLT HEX 3 8 X 3 4 NC GR 5 28 3 21818 BOLT CARRIAGE 3 8 X 1 1 4 NC GR 5 29 6 36306 NUT HEX REG 3 8 NC GR5 30 3 21817 BOLT CARRIAGE 3 8 X 1 NC GR 5 31 8 36110 NUT HEX REG 1 2 NC 32 8 33626 WA...

Страница 31: ...31 725 FM PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 32: ...IN CLIP 9 5 32 X 3 1 16 18 2 201871 BRG 1 1 4 PLW BLK 19 1 310770 PIN 1 X 10 W 2 HOLES Z 22 2 101293 KEY SQ 1 4 X 2 24 2 320127 PIN CYLINDER 1 X 2 75 USEABLE 25 1 100944 PIN 3 PT LIFT 7 8 CAT 1 26 1 100933 PIN 3 PT LIFT 7 8 SHORT 29 14 13217 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 3 1 2 NC GR 5 30 14 33626 WASHER LOCK 1 2 31 14 36110 NUT HEX REG 1 2 NC GR 5 34 1 410318 PIN CLEVIS 3 4 X 3 PLAIN 35 3 200064 PIN CLIP 11 1 8 ...

Страница 33: ...33 PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 34: ... JOINT 14S 4 2 320255 YOKE 14S 1 1 4 RD 5 1 311746 YOKE 14S 1 1 4 RD 6 1 320241 YOKE ASSM BALL SHEAR 14S 7 3 13064 BOLT HEX 5 16 X 2 3 4 NC GR 5 8 3 37211 NUT HEX LOCK 5 16 NC 9 1 201600 BOLT HEX 3 8 X 1 NC GR 2 10 1 37212 NUT HEX LOCK 3 8 NC 11 1 201157 KEY SQ 3 8 X 2 12 1 101293 KEY SQ 1 4 X 2 13 1 200054 KEY SQ 1 4 X 1 1 2 PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 35: ...35 PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 36: ... 2 310372 BRACKET TIGHTENER PAINTED 310371 UNPAINTED 12 1 310376 SHIELD 721 C C BOTTOM PAINTED 310375 UNPAINTED 13 2 13117 BOLT 3 8 X 3 1 2 NC GR 5 14 1 310711 IDLER PLASTIC 2 OD X 3 5 15 1 13121 BOLT HEX 3 8 X 4 1 2 NC GR 5 16 1 310379 SPROCKET 80B13 X 1 1 4 B 17 1 310388 SHAFT LOWER TRANSFER CASE 18 1 OR 2 310379 SPROCKET 80B13 X 1 1 4 B 13 13 16 13 RATIO 1 310380 SPROCKET 80B16 X 1 1 4 B 16 13 ...

Страница 37: ...37 PARTS INFORMATION ...

Страница 38: ...38 PARTS INFORMATION ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION STOCK NO 2 2 400074 CYLINDER 2 X 4 B B 3 2 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB 6MJ 90 4 2 320145 ADPT TEE 6MJ 6MJ 8MB 5 2 311742 HOSE 1 4 X 25 6FJX 6FJX ...

Страница 39: ...2 1 300604 CUTTING EDGE RUBBER 69 OPTIONAL RUBBER PKG 3 1 315464 BACKING PLATE SB 69 WITH OPT URE RUB PKG 5 7 13211 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 2 NC GR 5 WITH OPT URE RUB PKG 6 2 315467 SKID SHOE URETHANE OPTIONAL SKID SHOE PKG 2 300086 SKID SHOE HEAVY DUTY OPTIONAL SKID SHOE PKG 7 7 13309 BOLT HEX 5 8 X 1 1 2 NC GR 5 WITH OPT URE RUB PKG 35 7 33626 WASHER LOCK 1 2 WITH OPT URE RUB PKG ...

Страница 40: ...40 OPTIONAL PACKAGE 424304 ASSEMBLY INFORMATION HOLE INSTRUCTIONS Drill a 5 8 hole through each square tubing to mount extension ...

Страница 41: ...Auger Diameter 16 open flyting PTO Input Speed 540 RPM Chute Rotation Hydraulic 270 Cutting Edge Reversible 5 8 x 6 Driveline 14 series rear 14 series front Casting Distance Up to 35 feet HP Required 30 60 HP Operating Weight w standard equipment Approx 1 300 lbs w frame system All dimensions are in INCHES ...

Страница 42: ...42 BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION ...

Страница 43: ... be liable for incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not limited to the loss of profit rental or substitute equipment or other commercial loss Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy being as provided here in above Erskine Attachments LLC must receive immediate notification of defect and no allowance will be made for repairs without our consent or approval This warranty is in...

Страница 44: ...44 P N 300732 Date Printed 5 24 2022 Erskine Attachments LLC Printed in U S A ...

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