John Deere SB1280 - Manuals

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OM 0391SB1274-A 5 All products are designed to give safe, dependable service if they are operated and maintained according to instructions. Read and understand this manual before operation . It is the owner's responsibility to be certain anyone operating this product reads this ma...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OM 0391SB1274-A 6 N OTICE A safe operator is the best insurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this Operator's Manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate an implement. Please read the followin...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OM 0391SB1274-A 7 Snowblower Operation 1. Before leaving the tractor unattended, take all possible precautions. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Lower the implement to the ground. 2. Before starting the snowblower, remove any ice that has...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued OM 0391SB1274-A 8 T HE T RACTOR General Information 1. Read the operator's manual carefully before using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge can lead to accidents. 2. Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride on the tractor. There is no safe place for extra riders ...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued OM 0391SB1274-A 9 M AINTENANCE 1. Park the tractor/snowblower on level ground, set the parking brake, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, remove the key, and lower the implement to the ground BEFORE making any snowblower adjustments. 2. To avoid injury, do not adjus...

DECALS OM 0391SB1274-A 10 Replace Immediately If Damaged 5RD2500813 5RD664383 5RD664391 SB1274 - 5RD2500777 SB1280 - 5RD2500778 5RD2500616 5RD2500782 5RD2500833

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 12 S NOWBLOWER A SSEMBLY The snowblower is assembled at the factory; however, certain components must be assembled. Use the present manual and lay out all parts for assembly. Separate bolts and nuts into various sizes. After assembly, torque all the bolts according to the To...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 13 I Figure 2 Category 2 Figure 1 Category 1

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 14 1. Hydraulic hose 2. Cardboard 3. Magnifying glass Installation of the Chute and the Hydraulic Rotation (Figures 3-4-5-6-7-8) 1. Figures 3: Remove the retaining plate (item 1) by removing the two 5/8" x 1 1/2 bolts (item2) and 5/8" serrated flange nuts (item 3). 2...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 15 6. Figure 5: Insert the rotation bushing (item 1) in the snowblower's welded retaining plate. Place the chute (item 2) on the plate of the snowblower head and push the chute towards the front to insert it in the rotation bushing. 7. Figure 6: Install the retaining plate (...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 16 11. Figure 7: Install the motor (item 1) placing the anchor plate on top (item 2) as shown on figure. Attach with four 3/8"NC x 1 1/4" (item 3) hex. bolts, lockwashers and flat washers (items 4-5). Tighten manually. 12. Figure 7: Grease the inside of the motor gea...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 17 Installation of the Snowblower with a Three Point Hitch (Figures 8-9) CATEGORY 1 (Figure 8) 1. Attach the lower hitches (item 1) by inserting the Ø7/8" Cat. 1 pins (item 2) in the middle holes of the lower hitches as shown and secure with 7/16" linchpins (item 3)....

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 18 CATEGORY 2 (Figure 9) 1. Attach the lower hitches (item 1) by inserting the Ø1 1/8" Cat. 2 pins (item 2) in the lower holes of the lower hitches as shown and secure with the 7/16" linchpins (item 3). 2. Attach the upper hitch (item 4) between the upper plates (ite...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 19 Installation of the Snowblower with a Quick Hitch (Figures 4-5) IMPORTANT: Make sure the lower hitches are in the right position according to the category. The overhang of the bent section must be on the outside for Cat. 1 and on the inside for Cat. 2 as illustrated. 1. P...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 20 IMPORTANT: A proper initial installation will give you years of satisfactory service on your equipment. Please read carefully following instructions that have been specially included to help you and ensure you are satisfied with your purchase. WARNING: Unfortunately, snow...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 21 . Angles at Each End of Driveline A popular habit is to change the snowblower angle in order to obtain a better scraping effect. This practice can become harmful to the driveline since the angle at each end is unequal. This results in a fan speed variation as well as a dr...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 22 NOTE: Before cutting, make sure the two shafts intersect by at least 7 3/4" when in working position that is when the snowblower rests on the ground. 3. Hold the two half-shaft side by side and locate the "L" length between the two center-to-center half-shaft ...

ASSEMBLY OM 0391SB1274-A 23 Installation of the Driveline (Figure 15) 1. Raise the driveline shield (item 1). 2. Remove the paint from the gearbox shaft (item 3). 3. Grease the sliding sections of the driveline as well as the yoke. 4. Remove the two bolts (item 4) and the two nuts (item 5) from the ...

OPERATION OM 0391SB1274-A 24 G ENERAL P REPARATION 1. Read the operator’s manual carefully before using the tractor and snowblower. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Wear adequate winter outer ga...

OPERATION OM 0391SB1274-A 25 Chain Idler Adjustment (Figure below) A - COMPRESSION SPRING: 1. Every ten operating hours check the height of the compression spring (item 1), to have chain idler maximal efficiency. 2. Adjust the distance from the top of the welded bushing (item 2) to the bottom of the...

OPERATION OM 0391SB1274-A 26 S NOW R EMOVAL M ETHODS When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow. Let the snowblower work its way through deep drifts. If the speed of your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become overloaded and clog. For best results, raise the ...

MAINTENANCE OM 0391SB1274-A 27 M AINTENANCE Shearbolts Check the shearbolts indicated on the figure below at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the blower is in safe working condition. If the shearbolts need replacement, use the following parts only: Drive Shaft : Serial # XFSB12X090...

MAINTENANCE OM 0391SB1274-A 28 L UBRICATION Use oil or a grease gun and lubricate as follows : DESCRIPTION INTERVAL LUBRICATION REQUIRED Driveline 8 hours Grease each universal joint. Separate the sliding parts and cover each one of them with grease 16 hours Oil the push pins Chain 4 hours and after...

MAINTENANCE OM 0391SB1274-A 29 D RIVELINE T ROUBLESHOOTING AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Q UICK - DISCONNECT YOKE  Quick-disconnect pin tight or completely seized.  Quick-disconnect pin damaged (broken or bent)  Quick-disconnect pin damaged in the locking portion.  Quick-d...

MAINTENANCE OM 0391SB1274-A 31 Note: Shield bearings must be greased every 8 working hours. AVOIDABLE DAMAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS SHIELD  Excessive wear of shield bearings.  Insufficient lubrication.  Incorrect chain mounting.  Shield interfering with implement.  Follow lubricati...

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 32 I NTRODUCTION All parts are illustrated in "exploded views" which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the "Reference Number" (REF) column, ...

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 33 C HAIN I DLER - SB1274 & SB1280 R EF . D ESCRIPTION Q TY P ART # 1 Chain Idler 1 5RD669406 2 Idler Spacer 2 5RD669407 3 Idler sprocket 60A12 2 5RD3300022 4 Bolt hex. 5/8" NC X 2" gr.5, PTD 2 5RD0100095 5 Stover nut 5/8", PTD 2 5RD1100007 6 Bolt hex. 3/8" ...

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 34 S NOWBLOWERS SB1274 & SB1280 - P ART 1

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 38 T HREE P OINT H ITCH R EF . D ESCRIPTION Q TY P ART # 1 Lower hitch - LH Cat. 1 & 2 1 5RD669015 2 Lower hitch - RH Cat. 1 & 2 1 5RD669016 3 Hitch - LH 1 5RD669018 4 Hitch - RH 1 5RD669017 5 Upper hitch 1 5RD669019 6 Hose support 1 5RD669031 7 Reinforcement plate 2 5R...

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 40 H YDRAULIC C HUTE R OTATION R EF . D ESCRIPTION Q TY P ART # 1 Motor gear 1 5RD665930 2 Hydraulic motor 1 5RD3910012 - Seal kit, relief valve o-rings incl. 5RD3910013 - Key 1/4"x 1/4"x 3/4"lg (not illustrated) 1 5RD654686 3 Bolt M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm lg, PTD 1 5RD020...

PARTS OM 0391SB1274-A 41 W ORM G EAR B OX – 5RD662195 R EF . D ESCRIPTION Q TY PART # 1 Casing 1 5RD656640 2 Seal kit 35 x 72 x 10 1 5RD659845 3 External retaining ring 1 5RD656652 4 Spacer 2 5RD656649 5 Bearing flange 1 5RD659844 6 Spacer 1 5RD656648 7 Internal retaining ring 1 5RD656654 8 Bearing ...

TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE OM 0391SB1274-A 43 GENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE Use the following torques when special torques are not given NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly sidul...