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- Page 1 ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL Snow/Dozer Blade & Hitch Snow Plow/Dozer Blade Mfg. No. Description 1693754 42” Remote Angling Snow Plow/Dozer Blade Hitch Mfg. No. Description 1693757 Hitch (for Sovereign / 900 / 2800 Series) 1721303-01 Rev 1/2001 TP 100-2374-01-AT-SMA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recommended Accessories ...1 Safety Rules & Information General Warnings...2 Operating on Slopes...2 Preparation ...2 Operating Safety...2 Features & Controls ...3 Blade Angle Control...3 Attachment Lift...3 General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting...4 Engine & Ground Speed Selection...4 Transporting...4 Starting & Stopping ...4 Changing Angle of the Blade...5 Dozing Tips...5 Snow Plowing Tips ...5... -
Page 3: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. -
Page 4: Features & Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating the tractor and dozer require the combined use of these controls and additional controls whose operation is described in the tractor Operator’s Manual. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you... -
Page 5: General Operating Instructions
General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also, refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual and perform any required service. 2. Remove any objects from the work area which might interfere with plowing activity. -
Page 6: Changing Angle Of The Blade
Changing Angle of the Blade: See Figure 1 for location of Controls. NOTE: It is easier to change the angle of the blade with the attachment raised. 1. Raise the attachment lift. 2. Use an abrupt pushing/pulling motion to release the angling mechanism and move the blade left or right. -
Page 7: Maintenance & Normal Care Schedule
Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or dozer blade only when the engine is stopped, parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine. -
Page 8: Adjustments
Skid Shoe Adjustment Slotted holes are provided to permit adjustment of the shoe assemblies for raising and lowering the blade to various working heights (see Figure 3). When cleaning snow from gravel or earth drives or walks, the shoe assemblies should be lowered fully to prevent blade contact with gravel or ground. -
Page 9: Lift Height Adjustment
Adjustments Lift Rod Adjustment In the fully raised position the blade should be 6” off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the lift rod should slightly compress the spring creating downward pressure on the blade. NOTE: Always adjust the lift height before and after adjusting the downward pressure. -
Page 10: Initial Setup & Assembly
Figure 7. Dozer Components Ref Qty Description ROD, Control Handle, Upper NUT, Hex, 5/16-18 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 WASHER, 5/16 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 ROD, Control Handle, Lower CLEVIS WASHER, 1/2 CLIP, Hair Pin COTTER PIN ROD & PLATE ASMY, Pivot DOZER BLADE ASMY, 42” SCRAPER BAR CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1 LOCKWASHER, 3/8... -
Page 11: Hitch Components
Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 8. Push Bar, Hitch, & Lift Rod Components Ref Qty Description STOP, Bar SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1 SETSCREWS, 5/16 x 1/2 SET COLLAR ROD GUIDE ASSY. SPRING ROD, Lift, Electric/Hydraulic CLIP, Hairpin CLEVIS PIN PUSH BAR ASSY, Front PIVOT PIN Ref Qty... -
Page 12: Assemble Blade
Figure 9. Bar Stop A. Bar Stops B. Taptite Screws, 5/16-18 x 1 INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed. Assemble Blade 1. Place the blade on a flat surface. 2. Install the bar stops (A, Figure 9) using the two 5/16- 18 x 1 taptite screws (B). -
Page 13: Assemble Lift Rod
Initial Setup & Assembly Assemble Lift Rod 1. Assemble lift rod per Figure 11. Lift Rod Adjustment Different types of terrain may require an adjustment to the lift rod assembly. For instructions on how to make this adjustment refer to the “Lift Rod Adjustment”... -
Page 14: Install Angling Control Rod
Install Angling Control Rod NOTE: If installing the dozer attachment on a unit equipped with a snowcab, replace the control rod sup- port (A, Figure 13) with the hanging support (Ref. No. 19, Figure 8). Mount the hanging support to the front cab cross-bar. -
Page 15: Removing & Attaching Dozer Blade
Removing Figure 15. Dozer Removal A. Support Arm C. Pivot Pin B. Hair Pin Clip D. Hair Pin Clip & Washer REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Removing & Attaching Dozer Blade 1. Lower the blade. 2. Remove the hair pin clip and washer (D, Figure 15) securing the angling control rod to the clevis. -
Page 16: Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew Carriage Bolt Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a second number is present it represent the threads per inch When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch;... - Page 17 NOTES...
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