Blade Drop Speed Adjustment - Western HTS Mechanic's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
The quill in the valve manifold adjusts
the blade drop speed.
1. Lower the blade to the ground
before making adjustment.
2. Turn the quill IN (clockwise) to
decrease drop speed. Turn the
quill OUT (counterclockwise) to
increase drop speed.
Quill
Lit. No. 41467, Rev. 01
Fluid Level
With UltraMount ® system attached
to the vehicle, activate control and
lower the blade to the ground. Turn
control OFF. Remove the breather/fi ll
plug.
Fill reservoir to within 2-1/2" from
the top of the fi ll hole and replace fi ll
plug.
For hydraulic fl uid type and fi lling
instructions, see Hydraulic System,
Annual Fluid Change, in the
Maintenance section of the Owner's
Manual.
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