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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR THE
FINN B260 STRAW BLOWER
This manual is designed for step-by-step instructions of the operation, care and maintenance on the B260
Straw Blower and, in addition, it contains a complete list of parts and components with descriptions and
illustrations for easy identification. For best results and to insure longer life of the equipment, please follow
these instructions carefully. For your safety, read the entire manual before operating of this unit.
DEFINITION OF MULCHING:
Mulching is the process whereby a vegetative mulch such as hay or straw, sometimes excelsior or other
wood product or any other vegetative material is spread on previously seeded areas to promote germination,
while providing for temporary erosion control.
THE FINN B260 STRAW BLOWER AND HOW IT WORKS:
The Finn Straw Blower will apply any vegetative mulch at a fast and uniform rate utilizing a minimum
amount of manpower.
The baled vegetative mulch material, when placed on the feed chute is being moved to the shredder hous-
ing by the variable speed power feed system. In the shredder housing, a combination of beater chains and
air currents separate the mulch into individual fibers, which are drawn into the blower housing and blown
through the discharge assembly and onto the seedbed.
TOWING TRUCK:
The truck used to tow the Finn Straw Blower should have a bed large enough to carry the quantity of mulch
needed for economical operation. If the Straw Blower is going to be used on rough, hilly terrain, a truck
with a two-speed axle is suggested. This will supply the necessary slow speed required for careful, uniform
application. The truck must be equipped with a ball or pintle hitch with a large enough rating to tow the
Straw Blower. Use a 2-5/16" ball rated at least 7,500 lbs. (3,401 kg). The tow truck must be able to support
750 lbs. (340 kg) down on its hitch. There must be provisions for the safety chains to be attached. The hitch
should be mounted as near the end of the truck bed as possible.
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