Western HTS Mechanic's Manual page 14

OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENT
BLADE DROP SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Keep 8' clear of the blade
when it is being raised,
lowered, or angled. Do not
stand between the vehicle
and blade or directly in front
of blade. If the blade hits or
drops on you, you could be
seriously injured.
1. The plow drop speed may be
adjusted by turning the quill.
Lit. No. 41467, Rev. 01
NOTE: The blade will not drop
when quill is fully tightened
(clockwise). Turn OFF the plow
control, turn the quill 1/8 turn
outward (counterclockwise), then
proceed with blade drop speed
adjustment.
2. Lower the blade to the ground
before making adjustment.
Quill
3. Turn the quill inward (clockwise)
to decrease the drop speed.
Turn the quill outward
(counterclockwise) to increase
the drop speed.
4. Stand 8' clear of the blade when
checking adjustment.
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April 15, 2021