Equipment Setup; Operating The Grader Blade - ATI Corporation Level Best Grader Blade Operator's & Parts Manual

SYSTEMS FEATURES AND BASIC OPERATION

EQUIPMENT SETUP

Some of the following setup procedures may
already be completed. However, it is recommended
that the operator be familiar with the various
system components and how they interconnect.
1. The Grader Blade should be positioned on a
level area for attaching to the loader. Start
the loader, drive up to the attachment plate
and secure per the loader manufacturer's
directions. The Level Best quick-attach plate
is designed to be universal.
NOTE: If the loader's pins do not fit securely into
the rectangular holes at the base of the at-
tachment plate, these holes can be notched
larger to accept the pins.
2. After installation, ensure that the Grader
Blade is level. The loader arms must be
completely lowered against the stops. Adjust
the bucket cylinders so the tires of the Grader
Blade are on the ground.
Verify that the Grader Blade is level by
observing that the cutting edge is evenly
horizontal to the ground. Turn the loader
engine OFF when connected.
NOTE: Most loaders have the ability to reverse
the hydraulic flow to the quick couplers.
Care must be taken that the flow is always
engaged the correct direction. (Refer to
Figure 1-4.)
3. Connect the Grader Blade's hydraulic hoses
with quick couplers to the auxiliary hydraulic
ports of the loader. The Grader Blade's
hydraulic manifold is marked "P" and "T"
where the pressure and return (tank) hoses
connect.
NOTE: "P" means pressure (supply) and "T"
means tank (return). Refer to the loader
Owner's Manual for identifying the "P"
and "T" Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports.
4. Connect the auxiliary electrical connections
to the loader's 14-pin connector on the loader
boom. Connect the other end of the specific
loader harness to the bulkhead on the attach-
ment.
NOTE: For button layouts of the various brand
loaders see pages 1.6 - 1.10.
If no 14-pin connector is present on your
loader, contact your Level Best representa-
tive for further information.
5. When utilizing machine control on the Grader
Blade you will need to install either a Level
Best Joystick or HMR input device. Install
these devices via the cable provided. Plug
the cable into the bulkhead on the attachment.
(Extensions are available via Level Best.)
6. If applicable, install machine control mast
poles and/or sensors (see
7. Bench and calibrate your machine control
system per the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
Cables must be securely fastened and pinch/
rubpoints eliminated. Do not fasten to hydraulic
lines which may operate at high temperatures.
Ensure sufficient cable length to allow move-
ment of the machine.

OPERATING THE GRADER BLADE

After the Grader Blade is connected and the
Automatic Control System is calibrated, operation
can begin.
1. When seated in the Operator's seat, start the
loader. Turn on the auxiliary hydraulics to
continuous flow. Confirm you have hydrau-
lic flow by moving the blade via the joystick
buttons. (see
NOTE: If you are not using any machine control
you are now ready to operate! If using ma-
chine control proceed to the next steps.
2. Toggle the Machine Control System to
'Automatic' mode. Drive the machine
forward. The Automatic Machine Control
System will keep the cutting edge on the
desired plane as you move about the jobsite.
1.11
page 2.28).
Figure 1-9 thru Figure 1-18)