OMM120713
Issue F8
Snowblower
47-Inch
Serial No. (010001 - )
Preparing the Tractor/Front Mower
Your Tractor/Front Mower Must Have
To Improve Traction
To Improve Steering on the F900 Series
Recommended Options on 300 Series
Recommended Options on F900 Series
Tire Inflation
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Preparing Vehicle
Preparing the Tractor/Front Mower
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! ˇBallasting Is Required For Safe Operation Of Your Snowblower.
ˇWhen the snowblower is REMOVED, you MUST also remove any weights that were added to the tractor.
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300 Series Tractors (318, 322, and 332)
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Ballast:
ˇ Six rear suit case weights, R66949, with
ˇ rear weight bracket, BM16243.
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400 Series Tractors
(425, 445, and 455)
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Ballast:
ˇ Two rear suitcase weights, R66949 with rear weight bracket, BM17328 or BM16244 used with 3-Point Hitch kit BM17327.
ˇ (OR)
ˇ Ballast Box with 45 kg (100 lbs.): WPGHB539 Frame Mounted or TY20103 Mounted to 3-Point Hitch kit BM17327.
ˇ (OR)
ˇ Rear wheel weights BM17976 or BM17972, (one on each side).
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420 and 430
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Ballast:
ˇ Four rear suit case weights, R66949, with rear weight bracket, BM16243.
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F900 Series
(F911, F925, and F935)
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Ballast:
ˇ Six rear bumper weights, BM17967, and cast iron rear bumper. (Rear Weight Kit BM17983 required.)
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Your Tractor/Front Mower Must Have
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300 Series
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400 Series
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420 &
430
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F900 Series
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Front Hitch Kit
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X
BM18121
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X
BM17347
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X
BM18122
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X
BM18120
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Front Pto Kit
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X
BM18124
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X
BM17330
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X
BM18123
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Front Pto Extension Kit
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X (430 Only)
BM16359
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Front Mounting Extension Bracket
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X (430 Only)
BM16360
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Dual
Hydraulics on the Front
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X
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Auxilliary Hydraulic Kit
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X
BM17714
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Hydraulic
Outlet Kit
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X (425
Only)
BM17763
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Attachment Drive and Upstop for Snow-thrower
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X
BM18172
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X
BM18170
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X
BM18172
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X
BM18170
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To Improve Traction
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300 Series
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400 Series
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420 &
430
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F900 Series
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Install Chains on Drive Tires
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Install Wheel Weights on Drive Wheels
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X
BM17976 (or)
BM17985 and
BM17972
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X
BM17976 (or)
BM17985 and
BM17972
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X
BM17976 (or)
BM17985 and
BM17972
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X
BM17985 and
BM17972
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Install Liquid Ballast in Drive Tires
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Push
Differential Lock Button Down, if One Wheel is
Slipping.
During Normal Operation
Differential Lock Button Should Not Be Engaged
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X
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X
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X
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Use Individual Wheelbrakes to Reduce
Slippage
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X
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X
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X
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To Improve Steering on the F900 Series
ˇ Install wheel weights in steering tires, BM17964 and BM17978.
ˇ Install liquid ballast in steering tires.
ˇ Use individual wheel brakes to make sharp turns at slow speeds.
Recommended Options on 300 Series
ˇ 4 Ply Front Tires
Recommended Options on F900 Series
ˇ Weight Transfer Valve, AM103965, (F911 and F925).
Tire Inflation
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300 Series
kPa (psi)
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400 Series, 420 & 430
kPa (psi)
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F900 Series
kPa (psi)
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Front:
ˇ 2 ply
ˇ 4 ply
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97 (14)
150 (22)
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Rear
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35-70 (5-10)
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35-70 (5-10)
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Front:
ˇ 2 ply (16x7.50)
ˇ 4 ply (18x8.50)
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97 (14) (425, 445, and 455)
150 (22)
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Front (Drive)
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165 (24)
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Rear (Steering)
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193 (28)
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