Summary of Contents for Agri-Fab 45-04552
- Page 1 45-04552 48" GT DOZER BLADE For Garden Tractors with 23" Tires CAUTION: DO NOT use this Dozer Blade on Lawn Tractors or on Garden Tractors with less than 23-inch diameter tires. PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40412 rev. (03/08/21)
- Page 2 SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH IMPORTANT SAFETY...
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Page 3: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS CARTON CONTENTS Grip Assembly 11 Lift Rod Trigger with Cable 12 Pivot Plate Left Side Plate 13 Upper Lift Handle Right Side Plate 14 Lower Lift Handle Blade Assembly 15 Lift Bracket Handle Guide 16 Angle Lock Bar (2) Blade Pivot Bracket 17 Frame Assembly Trip Spring (2) - Page 4 SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE...
- Page 5 CONTENTS OF PARTS PACKAGE PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION 43510 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4" 47810 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16" 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2" 41596 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2" 43015 Hex Nut, 3/8" 43020 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" 43084 Hex Bolt, 5/16"...
- Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) If the third bolt goes through an engine mounting FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET • plate (dotted lines) leave the 1/2" washer off that STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2) bolt. Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to •...
- Page 7 STEP 4: STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 4) (SEE FIGURE 6) • Place a 1/2" washer (EE) and then a short spacer (Y) • Fasten the R.H. side plate (bend facing out) to the two onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Install the bolt in the holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use two 3/8" x 1" bottom hole at the front of the R.H. side plate and secure hex bolts (F) and 3/8"...
- Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10 and 11) • Assemble the two angle lock bars together using a STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8) 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (K) and a 3/8" nylock nut • Install a 1/2" x 2" hex bolt (B) and two 1/2" hex nuts (Q) in the top square holes.
- Page 9 STEP 11: STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 12) (SEE FIGURE 14) • • Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (K) through Attach the cable end fitting (LL) and the long spacer the cable mount bracket (GG) and then mount it (U) to the left hand hole in the channel and lift bracket from the left side to the square holes in the angle using a 1/4"...
- Page 10 STEP 15: STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 16) (SEE FIGURE 18) • Attach the ends of the lift rod to the lift bracket on the • Attach the skid shoes to the blade using four 5/16" x channel and the welded arm on the frame assembly. 1" carriage bolts (L), 5/16" flat washers (FF) and 5/16" Use two small 1/2" washers (EE) and 1/8" x 1-1/4" nylock nuts (V).
- Page 11 STEP 19: STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 20) (SEE FIGURE 22) • Insert each 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H) into a blade trip • Slide the handle assembly through the handle guide spring. so that the flattened end rests on the blade pivot bracket. • Assemble a 3/8" hex nut (X) onto the end of each 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H) leaving the nut about 2" from the •...
- Page 12 STEP 23: STEP 25: (SEE FIGURE 24) (SEE FIGURE 26) • Attach the lower lift handle to the right side of the • Assemble grip (OO) to grip assembly. frame assembly using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (D) • Assemble grip assembly to handle assembly using a and 5/16" nylock nuts (V). 5/16"...
- Page 13 MOUNTING BLADE TO TRACTOR STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 30) • Attach the small holes of the lift links to the welded pins on the frame bracket and secure with hair cotter STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 28) pins (KK). The lift link should angle to the inside. • Attach the frame assembly to the frame brackets by sliding the notches in the frame assembly onto the bolts on the frame brackets.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION CONTROLS USING THE DOZER BLADE NOTE: Wheel weights and tire chains should be used Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments with your dozer to improve traction. For additional traction, on the tractor and dozer blade before operating. Refer to install wheel weight on rear of draw bar using a weight tractor owners manual for tractor controls. -
Page 15: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS DOZER SPRING LOCKOUT: (Figure 34) BLADE ANGLE LOCK BARS: (Figure 33) To lock dozer blade spring trip action for heavy dozer If angle lock bars DO NOT completely disengage from work, install two 1/2" x 2-3/4" hex bolts (A) (included slots in pivot plate assembly, adjustment of cable is in hardware package.) Secure with two 1/2"... -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check scraper and shoes for wear Clean Blade Lubricate Blade CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS BLADE • During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and ASSEMBLY hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure. CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR •... - Page 17 STORAGE REMOVING DOZER BLADE FROM TRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN STORING • When the dozer is not being used, remove all dirt and Lower blade to ground with blade in the center rust and touch up with paint. (straight ahead) position. • Apply a light coat of grease or rust prevention to the 2. Refer to figure 37 below: blade and oil pivot points. A. Remove cotter pins and lift links from side plates. B.
- Page 18 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-04552 - 48" DOZER BLADE...
- Page 19 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-04552 - 48" DOZER BLADE PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. qTY. DESCRIPTION 65380ORG 48" Blade Assembly 43343 Haircotter Pin, 3/32" x 2-5/16" 25701 Skid Shoe Bracket 43510 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4" 44326 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"...
- Page 20 SUPPLEMENT SHEET SUBJECT: INTERFERENCE WITH BROWNING SHIELD AND LOWER DASH COVER If your Husqvarna tractor is equipped with the browning shield shown below, it will be necessary to remove it in order to mount this attachment. (Does not apply for front mount scoops). It is critical that you reinstall the browning shield when the attachment is removed.
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS Agri-Fab, Inc. 809 South Hamilton Sullivan, IL. 61951 217-728-8388 © 2020 Agri-Fab, Inc. www.agri-fab.com...