INTRODUCTION TO THE PURCHASER This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment. NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECI- FICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PART IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: In this manual, the right and left side is determined being seated on the driver’s seat facing forward. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The rear blade was designed for a 3-point category 1 hitch.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 BLADE ASSEMBLY DANGER TO PREVENT INJURIES: Rear Blade components are very heavy and can injure a person should they suddenly fall from a lifting device or improvised supports. Always make certain components are properly secured before lifting and properly supported on the ground before removing lifting device.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 DANGER 3 POINT HOOK UP TO PREVENT INJURIES: IMPORTANT: Hooking up equipment to the tractor is dangerous A 3 point category 1 hitch is required. and can result in serious injury or death. Do not The lower arms of the 3 point hitch must be stabilized allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the to prevent side to side movement.
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ASSEMBLY LEVELING THE REAR BLADE Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or down to level the implement from left to right. Manually adjust the length of the top-link to level the implement from front to rear. Ensure that the lower lift arms are blocked to prevent excessive movement.
ADJUSTMENTS BLADE ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION There are 5 adjustments that can be made manually TO PREVENT INJURIES: to the blade. They are blade offset, angling, reversing, Do not come in contact with turntables or stick tilt, and pitch. objects into the turntable holes while adjusting blade offset or angling.
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ADJUSTMENTS Blade Reversing: WARNING NOTE: TO PREVENT INJURIES: Rotate blade 180 degrees before using it in reverse Do not alter the rear blade. Altering the blade can affect direction. Blade must be hooked to a tractor and its performance and reliability causing damage to the parking stand up to reverse blade.
OPERATION WARNING Hazard control accident prevention dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in the operation, TO PREVENT INJURIES: transport, storage, and maintenance of the blade. Do not allow anyone to operate the rear blade who is Therefore, It is absolutely essential that no one under the age of 16 or has not been properly trained in operates the Rear Blade without first having read,...
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: Do not hitch Rear Blade to a tractor Unhooking the Rear Blade rated outside the recommended horsepower range. Doing so can bend and/or break the blade. Un-hook Rear Blade from the tractor as follows: Park on a level solid hard surface. Place tractor gear IMPORTANT: Be careful when working areas where selector in park and set park brake.
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OPERATION Edge Work: If blade is wide enough, material close to fences, buildings, and other obstructions can be graded by offsetting the moldboard to the right or left beyond the tractor tire. Make certain the end of the blade is offset far enough to be visible to the operator.
TRANSPORTATION DANGER DANGER TO PREVENT INJURIES: TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, blade can extend beyond tractor tires and will make a SMV sign, clean reflectors and other adequate devices wide swinging pattern when turning.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE DANGER WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always check all hardware for tightness before using TO PREVENT INJURIES: or working around the blade. The moldboard will fall Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated off if blade pivot nut is missing.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL TORQUE 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 oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly disulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads.
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