Finn BB302 MN Owner's manual

BB302 MN1111 Rev. A

Model BB302

Operator Instructions and Parts Manual

Model MN Serial No. ____________

9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014

Phone (513) 874-2818 • Fax (513) 874-2914

1-800-543-7166

Activate

Your Warranty

By Registering

TODAY!!!

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

DATE UPDATE DESCRIPTION CODE

04/28/16 Initial release. MN0428

11/11/16 Revision A: Updated Engine Coupling Assembly; Updated Hydraulic Parts Solenoid Coil MN1111

ACTIVATE YOUR FINN EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING

YOUR FINN EQUIPMENT WARRANTY!!!

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU, THE PURCHASER, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEP IN ORDER TO

ACTIVATE THE FINN CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY.

COMPLETE THE EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION FORM ON

THE NEXT PAGE AND MAIL TO THE FINN CORPORATION.

IF FINN CORPORATION DOES NOT HAVE YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION

FORM ON FILE, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED.

Once your FINN equipment has been registered, your FINN Limited Warranty will

be activated per the warranty statement on the other side of this notice.

<<What should you do if you need repairs or parts under Warranty?>>

1. NOTIFY FINN CORPORATION OF THE FAILURE OF MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP

1-800-543-7166 Extension (246)

WARRANTY@FINNCORP.COM

2. AFTER YOU OR YOUR SERVICE DEALER NOTIFY FINN, FINN WILL:

VERIFY THAT WE HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION ON FILE

VERIFY THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS IN EFFECT

VERIFY THAT THE RELATED PART(S) ARE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF

WARRANTY (PENDING FINN’S INSPECTION OF DEFECTIVE PARTS)

SEND YOU REPLACEMENT PART(S) AND A WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKET

REQUEST YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS NOTED IN THE PACKET

▪ Completely fill out the Parts Tag.

▪ Attach the Parts Tag to the defective part(s).

▪ Return the part(s) and the completed Warranty Claim Form to FINN

Corporation using the return shipping label. (Within 2 weeks)

▪ Tape the Orange identifier sheet, marked with the W/RMA#, on the

outside of the box in which you are shipping the defective part(s).



Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Bark Blower Safety Summary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7

Operation And Maintenance Of The FINN Bark Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Finn Bark Blower And Its Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How The Bark Blower Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Towing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Selecting A Mulching Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Pre-Start Equipment Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Control Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control Panel Guide and System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 30

System Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Data Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Main Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Main Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Changing Parameter Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Fault Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15

Active Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Acknowledging Active Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Stored Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Maintenance Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Maintenance Timer Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Acknowledging Maintenance Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Resetting Maintenance Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Backlight Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Contrast Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Display Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Default Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Display List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21

About Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Engine Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Regeneration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 30

Reset Regeneration Operation - Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Reset Regeneration Standby Due to Inhibit Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Reset Regeneration Standby Due to Low DOC Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Stationary Regeneration by Engine Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 27

Manual Stationary Regeneration - Operator Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28

Recovery Regeneration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30

Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

INDEX

Continued to next page.

Crew Members and their Duties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

The Material-Feed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 35

Subsystem 1: Material Handling Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Subsystem 2: Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

A. Rotary Air Valve / Feed Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

B. Floor (Drag Conveyor) / Feed Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Subsystem 3: Hydraulic Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 35

Subsystem 4: Radio Remote Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Mulching with the Bark Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Bark Blower Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 38

A. Consistent Hose Shock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

B. Excessive Auto-Reversing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

C. Regularly Tripping the Blower Relief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Clearing a Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Troubleshooting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42

Weekly - After Every 50 Hours of Operation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 41

After First 100 Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Every 3 Months or 3,000 Miles (4,800 Km). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Every 12 Months or 12,000 Miles (19,300 Km). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Winter Shutdown and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Lubrication Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47

Parts Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 83

Hopper and Trailer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 - 52

Wheel / Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55

Air Lock Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 58

Feeder Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61

Conveyor Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 - 63

Blower Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 - 65

Hydraulic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 - 68

Specific Engine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 - 72

Trailer Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 - 75

Control Panel and Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 - 77

Hose Reel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 - 79

Discharge Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Tool Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Decal Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 - 83

INDEX

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SAFETY FIRST

With any piece of equipment, new or used, the most important

part of its operation is SAFETY!

FINN Corporation encourages you and your employees to

familiarize yourselves with your new equipment and stresses

safe operation.

The first five pages of this manual are a summary of the main

safety aspects associated with this unit. Be sure to read and

understand completely before operating the machine.

The symbols below are used throughout the

operation and maintenance sections of this manual

to call attention to safety procedures.

Danger indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, WILL result in death or

serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, COULD result in death or

serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, MAY result in minor or

moderate injury.

Notice indicates important

information, that if not followed,

MAY cause damage to equipment.

NOTE: This is helpful information.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

The engine exhaust and some of its constituents are

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, and other reproductive harm. Wear protective equipment.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2

BARK BLOWER SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION

It is important that all operators of this machine are familiar with all the safety aspects

mentioned below before operating the machine. Always keep a copy of this manual with

the machine. It is the responsibility of the operator of the machine to fully understand this

safety section. Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect

not only you but also the people working with and around you. Keep in mind that this safety

sheet is written for this type of machine only. Practice all other usual and customary safe

working precautions; and above all, remember that safety is up to you.

I. PRE-START EQUIPMENT CHECK

(equipment check is to be made with the

engine off)

1. Check hitch and hitch bolts,

safety chains, lights, brakes, and

breakaway switch. Verify that the

hitch ball or pintle hook is the

correct size for the coupler.

2. Verify that all guards and guarding is in place.

3. By carefully looking into the blower hopper and

transition, inspect for and remove any foreign

objects. Follow Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) lockout/tagout procedure (29

CFR 1910.147)

4. Inspect all hydraulic hoses and tubes for cracks,

bulges, or damage. If hose and / or tube is cracked,

bulging, or damaged, replace immediately.

5. Inspect the material discharge hose and

connections for cracks or damage. If cracks

or damage are found, replace affected part

immediately.

II. MACHINE OPERATION

1. Always wear safety goggles when

operating and/or feeding the

machine. Other safety attire, such

as safety shoes, ear protection,

gloves, hard hats, dust masks,

etc., should be worn as required

by warning decals on machine,

operator’s manuals, or job site requirements.

Remove rings, watches, etc. Avoid wearing loose-

fitting clothing that may get caught in rotating

machinery.

2. Do not override or tamper with the safety-shutdown

switches on the folding door or discharge. If

switches fail, use OSHA lockout/tagout procedure

(29 CFR 1910.147) until switches are repaired or

replaced.

3. Do not operate the machine without

all guards in place.

4. Never attempt to connect, or disconnect the

discharge hose while the engine is running.

5. Make sure that no one is working

in or on the machine. Make sure

the discharge area is clear of

all persons, animals, etc. Signal

visually or audibly that all is clear

before starting the engine. Keep

unauthorized personnel away from

the machine and discharge hose at all times.

6. The driver of the towing vehicle is responsible for

the safety of the operator(s) and feeder(s) of the

machine. Make sure the driver is aware of and

avoids all possible hazards, such as tree limbs, low

power lines, etc.

7. Do not allow anyone to ride on the trailer or any

other part of the unit for any reason.

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15. When leaving the blower unattended for any

reason, be sure to:

A. Shut off the rotary air valve and conveyor, then

turn off the hydraulic system.

B. Shut off vehicle engine and blower engine.

C. Place transmission of the vehicle in

“NEUTRAL” or “PARK”.

D. Set parking brake firmly.

E. Remove keys from blower unit.

F. Lock vehicle cab and take all keys with you.

G. If parked on a steep grade, block / chock the

wheels.

These actions are recommended to avoid

unauthorized use, runaway, vandalism, theft, and

unexpected operation when the equipment is

unattended.

16. Do not read, eat or otherwise lose or lessen your

attention in any manner while operating the blower.

Operating the equipment is a full-time job.

17. Be careful in getting on and off

the blower, especially in wet, icy,

snowy, or muddy conditions. Clean

mud, snow, or ice from steps,

fenders, and footwear.

18. All personnel operating in/or around the machine

must be aware that the blower can be controlled via

remote control. For safety reasons and to prevent

accidental starting, always keep the Emergency

Stop (e-stop) button depressed on the remote

control hand held unit when unit is not being used.

19. Turn slowly and travel carefully on rough surfaces

and side slopes, especially with a loaded blower

hopper.

8. Never operate machine in an

enclosed area without venting

the engine exhaust of both the

equipment and the towing vehicle.

Deadly carbon monoxide fumes

can accumulate.

9. Never operate this or any other machinery when

fatigued, tired, under the influence of alcohol,

illegal drugs, or medication. You must be in good

physical condition and mentally alert to operate this

machine.

10. Never modify the machine. Never remove any part

of the machine (except for service and then reinstall

before operating).

11. During application through the hose, high pressure

can be exerted at the end of the hose. Hose-holding

personnel must establish good footing. The operator

should only increase the engine RPM which

increases the air volume in the hose only after

hose-holding personnel are firmly positioned and

have firm control of the hose. Additional personnel

to direct hose may be necessary if working on

slopes. The proper technique for grasping the

hose is to route and firmly grasp the hose over

the shoulder or under both arms. Never route/hold

the hose so it goes between the legs. If the hose-

holding personnel finds that it is uncomfortable to

handle the hose by himself, additional hose holders

should be positioned at the end of the hose.

12. The blower discharges material at pressures and

velocities that can cause severe bodily injury. Do

not aim discharge at people, animals, etc. Only

aim the discharge at the intended discharge area.

Unless properly protected, do not place hand into

the discharge stream.

13. Do not open any doors or access

panels while machine is in

operation. Severe injury may result

from rotating parts.

14. Do not attempt to pull anything

out of the blower hopper while

machine is in operation. Shut

down and lockout the engine

using the OSHA lockout/tagout

procedure (29 CFR 1910.147)

before removing any foreign objects. Signal visually

or audibly that all is clear before restarting the

machine.

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III. MAINTENANCE

1. Before servicing the machine, turn

off engine and allow all moving

parts to stop. To prevent accidental

starting, disconnect battery

cables. Tag the engine operating

area to show that the machine

is being serviced. Use lockout/tagout procedure

(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147).

2. Take extreme care when adjusting

or replacing knives. Knife edges

are very sharp and can cause

severe bodily injury.

3. Radiator maintenance: Liquid cooling systems

build up pressure as the engine gets hot. Before

removing radiator cap, stop the engine and let the

system cool. Remove radiator cap only after the

coolant is cool.

4. Battery maintenance: Lead-acid batteries contain

sulfuric acid, which will damage eyes or skin on

contact. Always wear a face shield to avoid getting

acid in the eyes. If acid contacts the eyes, flush

immediately with clean water and get medical

attention. Wear rubber gloves and protective

clothing to keep acid off skin. Lead-acid batteries

produce flammable and explosive gasses. Keep

arcs, sparks, flames, and lighted tobacco away.

5. Filling of fuel: Never fill the tank with the engine

running, while smoking, or when near an open

flame. Never smoke while handling fuel or working

on the fuel system. The fumes in an empty fuel

container are explosive. Never cut or weld on or

near fuel lines, tanks or containers. Move at least

10 ft (3 m) away from fueling point before starting

engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel and let dry before

starting engine.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to allow fuel, lubricant,

hydraulic fluid, or cooling fluids to contaminate the

surrounding environment. Collect all fluids and

dispose of them properly.

6. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine

FINN replacement parts be used on the machine.

7. Do not use ether cold start fluid, if engine is

equipped with glow plug-type preheater, or other

intake manifold-type preheater. It could cause an

explosion or fire and severe injury or death.

8. Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under

pressure can penetrate the skin or

eyes and cause injury, blindness,

or death. To check for such leaks,

use a piece of cardboard or wood

instead of your hand. Pressure

may build up in the hydraulic

system; use caution when removing the cap.

9. Some parts and assemblies are quite heavy. Before

attempting to unfasten any heavy part or assembly,

arrange to support it by means of a hoist by

blocking or by use of an adequate arrangement to

prevent it from falling, tipping, swinging, or moving

in any manner. Failure to do so could result in

component damage, or physical injury to someone.

10. If repairs require use of a torch or electric welder,

be sure that all flammable and combustible

materials are removed. Fuel or oil reservoirs

must be emptied, steam-cleaned, and filled with

clean water before any cutting or welding on them

is attempted. Do NOT weld or cut on any tank

containing oil, gasoline, fumes, other flammable

material, or on any container of which the previous

contents were unknown.

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COMMON SAFETY SYMBOLS

Hazard /

Attention Electrical

Shock Hazard Hearing

Hazard

Arc Flash

Hazard or

Explosion

Hazard

Electrocution

Hazard Fire Hazard

Body

Entanglement

Hazard

Electrostatic

Discharge

Hazard

Fumes / Dust

Hazard

Burn Hazard Electrostatic

Sensitive Area

Hazard

Pinch Point /

Entanglement

Hazard

Carbon

Dioxide

Hazard

Explosive or

High Pressure

Hazard

Grounding

Required

Hazard

Corrosive

Hazard

Explosive

Material

Hazard Crush Hazard

Cut / Crush

Hazard Vision Damage

Hazard Crush / Pinch-

point Hazard

Cut / Sever

Hazard

Vision and

Hearing

Damage

Hazard

Crush /

Entrapment

Hazard

Sever / Reach

Hazard

Vision,

Hearing and

Respiratory

Damage

Hazard

High Voltage

Hazard

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COMMON SAFETY SYMBOLS

Heavy Object

Hazard Skin Puncture

Hazard

Vision

Protection

Required

Hot Surface

Hazard Splash / Spray

Hazard

Hearing

Protection

Required

Loose Clothing

Entanglement

Hazard

Stumble

Hazard

Vision, Hearing

and Head

Protection

Required

Pinch Point /

Moving Belt

Hazard Trip Hazard

Breathing,

Vision, Hearing

and Head

Protection

Required

Poison

Hazard

Watch Head /

Overhead

Hazard

Foot

Protection

Required

Radio

Frequency

Hazard

Fall / Loss

of Balance

Hazard

Lockout /

Tagout

Procedure

Required

Remote Start

Hazard

Mandatory

Operator

Action

Required

Gloves

Required

Sever by

Rotating Parts

Hazard Read Manual Trailer Safety

Rotating Shaft

Hazard

Breathing

Protection

Required Lift Point

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P/N 31461

RUNAWAY VEHICLE HAZARD!

Always inspect tow vehicle and equipment hitch before towing.

Tighten all hitch bolts and properly connect wiring and safety chains.

BREAKAWAY SWITCH

DO NOT use for parking.

Attach cable to towing vehicle with enough slack for turning.

Engine battery on trailer must be charged and hooked-up for proper breakaway function.

SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION

Both the single and double chains must be crossed under tongue. They must be oriented in such a manner as to prevent

tongue from dropping to ground in event of failure to hitch, coupler or ball. Chains must be connected to towing vehicle so

slack for each length of chain, between trailer and towing vehicle, is the same and must have no more slack when in use than

necessary to permit proper turning of vehicles. Forward end of chain must be attached to towing vehicle, not to ball, but to

hitch or other frame member. Chain must be looped around member and hooked back into itself.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

23519

Wear proper eye

protection when

operating

machine.

Failure to comply

could result in

death or serious

injury.

WARNING

P/N 55219

SEVER HAZARD!

Keep hands and feet out!

Sharp knives will sever.

Failure to comply will result

in death or serious injury.

DANGER

P/N 52177

ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!

Keep arms and feet out!

Never climb on or in unit before:

Turning engine off.

Allow all moving parts to stop.

Disconnect battery cables and follow proper

lock-out & tag-out procedures.

Failure to comply will result in death or

serious injury.

DANGER

P/N 31462

BURN HAZARD!

Cooling system is under pressure.

Allow system to cool before handling.

Remove radiator cap slowly.

Wear appropriate safety gear.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

RADIATOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use a 50/50 solution of water and antifreeze. Using 100% antifreeze will result in engine damage.

2. Check and replenish water prior to use. More water will be consumed when operating in hot conditions.

3. If overflow pipe begins emitting vapor, check and replenish water.

4. Remove and clean screen when dirty.

5. Check and clean fins periodically. Clogged fins will increase water consumption.

6. Protect radiator from fertilizer corrosion by washing radiator core with water.

WARNING

P/N 55280

WARNING

FLYING OBJECTS!

STAY BACK!

Stay away from discharge area during

operation. Keep bystanders away.

DO NOT point discharge toward people,

animals or property.

ALWAYS wear appropriate protective gear.

Failure to comply could result in death or

serious injury.

P/N 31463

SEVER HAZARD!

Keep hands clear!

Rotating fan and gears.

DO NOT operate without guards or doors in place.

Shut off engine, disconnect battery and allow all moving parts to

stop before servicing.

FLYING DEBRIS!

Wear eye protection around equipment.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

P/N 12278

BURN HAZARD!

Hot exhaust!

Stay back!

Failure to comply could result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Do Not

Remove

Guards

Do Not

Obstruct

or Block

Do Not Spray

Power Lines

Do Not Touch

COMMON SAFETY SYMBOLS

SAFETY DECALS

8

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE FINN BARK BLOWER

INTRODUCTION

The FINN Corporation would like to thank you for your latest FINN purchase. In our efforts to

maintain a quality and growing relationship with every customer, we would like to encourage you

to contact us for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or for any other information you

may require.

THE FINN BARK BLOWER AND ITS FUNCTIONS

The FINN Bark Blower is an apparatus for conveying and discharging bulk materials, such

as bark mulch, at a fast and uniform rate while utilizing a minimum amount of manpower. The

product to be used is generally composted and processed, then used as a soil amendment,

ground cover for erosion, weed control, or for decorative purposes on landscaping (bark mulch).

This manual is intended to provide step-by-step instructions on the operation, care, and

maintenance of the Bark Blower. In addition, it contains illustrations and a complete list of parts

and components for easy identification.

HOW THE BARK BLOWER WORKS

Bulk material is loaded into the hopper by a loader or by the feed chute. Located along the

bottom of the hopper is a drag chain conveyor that conveys the bulk material to an opening, in

the rear of the hopper, containing a feed roll. The feed roll and drag chain conveyor feed the

bulk material into the rotary air valve. The rotary air valve has been specifically designed and

built to handle tough, fibrous materials such as bulk mulch. The function of the rotary air valve

is to take the bulk material and convey into an enclosed chamber where it is then introduced

into the high volume / low pressure air stream. The air stream is created by the blower, which is

directly coupled to the engine and is channeled through the rotary air valve and then through the

discharge hose.

For best results and to ensure safe operation and long life of the

equipment, please read and follow all instructions carefully.

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TOWING VEHICLE

The truck that will be used to tow the FINN BB302 Bark Blower must be equipped with

a 2-5/16 in. ball or pintle-type hitch. The tow vehicle must also be able to support a

600 lbs. (272 kg) hitch load as well as safely tow a trailer with a GVWR of 6000 lbs. (2722 kg).

SELECTING A MULCHING MATERIAL

Several factors must be considered when selecting material to be conveyed through the Bark

Blower. The variety of the wood used, how it is processed, its moisture content, and the presence

of foreign objects all effect the ability of the Bark Blower to convey the mulch at a uniform and

acceptable rate.

The mulch material must be processed and/or screened so that a minimum ammount of material

is over 2 in. (5.1 cm) in any direction, with no material exceeding 4 in. (10.2 cm) in length. The

Bark Blower is not a wood processor. The Bark Blower only reduces mulch fibers when they

protrude above the rotary air valve vanes. As the vanes rotate past the knives, the protruding

fibers are sheared off. If the mulch contains long or large fibers and/or the wood fibers are harder

to cut, then the machine’s throughput will be reduced. For example, if two mulches have the

same mix of material sizes that the Bark Blower rotor must cut, but one is a softwood like pine

and one is a hardwood such as oak, the pine would go through at a higher rate because it is

easier to cut. Two characteristics must be considered when selecting a material: the “greenness”

of the wood, and the moisture of the mulch as a whole. Wood that is well-seasoned is easier to

cut than “green” wood. Seasoned wood also processes better, making a less stringy mulch. If the

mulch has a high moisture content, it may stick together and form a "bridge" inside the hopper

or a blockage in the discharge hose. If a bridge occurs, no material will be processed until the

bridge is broken or the blockage is removed.

Avoid using mulches that contain any hard foreign objects such as

rocks, nails, steel, cans, glass, etc. Failure to comply could result in

minor personal injury, product damage, or property damage.

10

PRE-START EQUIPMENT CHECK

Equipment check must be made with the engine off and all rotating

parts stopped. Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury,

product damage, or property damage.

1. Check all trailer connections to the towing vehicle, as well as the condition of the safety

chains, and bolts connecting the ball coupler or pintle eye to the tongue.

2. Ensure that all guards are in place.

3. Tool Kit - make sure that it contains all prescribed items (see Tool Kit list).

4. Lubricate equipment. Use hand gun only (see Lubrication Chart information).

5. Check engine oil and fill or change if necessary. Refer to engine operator’ s manual.

6. Check the radiator liquid level and fill if necessary. (Protected to -34°F (-37°C) when

shipped.)

7. Check fuel level. Use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel only.

8. Inspect the engine air cleaner (refer to the engine operator’s manual), the radiator chaff

screen, and the blower air cleaner for dust and dirt. If necessary, clean or replace the air

filter.

9. Check hopper and transition for foreign objects that could injure workers or damage

equipment.

10. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank. Proper level is when the sight gauge is

completely full with unit sitting on level ground. See Hydraulics information for oil

specifications.

11. Install the discharge hose. Use the clamps provided with the machine.

Do not use radiator type clamps. These clamps may not hold under

machine operating pressure. Failure to comply could result in minor

personal injury, product damage, or property damage.

11

CONTROL GUIDE

Start / Stop

Pendant

Main Control

Panel

Radio Remote

Transmitter

12

CONTROL PANEL GUIDE AND SYSTEM OPERATION

MENU NAVIGATION

The control unit has three

navigation buttons which are

configured as softkeys. The

system softkeys are used to

navigate between displays,

select menu items and change

data. Pressing any of the

three navigation buttons will

display the softkey menu that is

associated with each button.

Softkeys Displayed

: Main Menu

: Exit

: Change

: Scroll Up

: Scroll Down

: Next

: Increase Vale

: Decrease Value

: Acknowledge

: More Information

CHANGING DATA DISPLAYS

To change the data being displayed, press any key to activate the softkey

menu. Press the Change “ ” softkey to access the next data display

available.

See System Display List for complete selection of data displays available.

Softkeys

Displayed

Navigation

Buttons

Data

Units

Engine

Data

Alarm

Indicator

Engine Data

Symbol

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MAIN MENU ACCESS

To access the Main Menu, press any of the three navigation buttons. The unit will display a

softkey popup window defining the available navigation possibilities. Select the Main Menu using

the center softkey as shown.

MAIN MENU NAVIGATION

Access the main menu using the center softkey. The main

menu will be displayed along with the main menu softkey popup

window. Navigate through the main menu selections by using

the “ ” key. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press

the “ ” key to select the menu item. To exit the main menu and

return to the data displays press the EXIT “ ” softkey.

CHANGING PARAMETER SETTINGS

Parameter settings can be changed in one of two ways: using

the “ ” / “ ” softkeys to increase or decrease a numeric value

or using the Change “ ” softkey to toggle through a list of programmed settings.

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FAULT CODES

Engine fault codes (active and stored) are generated by the engine ECU and communicated to

the control panel.

ACTIVE FAULT CODES

The control system reads standard

messages to indicate active fault

codes. When a fault is active the

control system activates a popup fault

display containing a check engine

icon, fault code number (if applicable),

a description of the active fault and

an “Active Codes” alarm stripe at the

bottom of the display. The control

system will activate the red LED fault

indicator above the digital display.

When an active fault is presented, the

user must acknowledge the fault by

pressing the softkey indicated. See

“Acknowledging Active Faults” section.

After acknowledging a fault condition,

the system will return to normal

display operation. The controller will

indicate that an active fault is present

by displaying a “Check Engine” icon

on the main data display. The system

will also display an “Active Codes”

alarm stripe at the bottom of the display.

ACKNOWLEDGING ACTIVE FAULTS

When the control system receives a new fault, the digital display responds by overlaying a fault

pop-up graphic onto the currently active runtime display. This alerts the operator, signaling a

response is needed by the operator. The display above (top) represents an unacknowledged

fault for an oil pressure fault condition. To acknowledge an active fault, press the “Acknowledge”

softkey (middle) button. This will remove the pop-up graphic. The control system will continue to

inform the operator that a fault is active or until the fault is corrected.

Note: If the fault condition is cleared the associated pop-up will be automatically removed.

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