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Operation
IMPORTANT NOTE
Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual for
important information concerning safely
operating your tractor.
Checks Before Starting
1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of
this manual and perform any needed service. Also,
refer to the tractor Operator's Manual and perform
any required service.
2. Remove any objects from the work area which might
interfere with dozing activity.
Engine & Ground Speed Selection
Always run the engine at full throttle.
Normally, a slow ground speed is best for dozing. The
heavier the material, the slower the recommended
ground speed. When dozing always set the 2-Speed
control to LOW.
Transporting
1. Use the attachment lift lever to raise the dozer blade.
2. Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions.
Select a slow ground speed when transporting on a
slippery surface.
Starting & Stopping
1. Start the tractor engine. Set engine throttle to full.
2. Raise the attachment lift and travel to the work site.
3. Stop the tractor and set the Two-Speed control to
LOW.
4. Use the angling control lever to set the blade to the
desired angle.
5. Lower the attachment lift and depress the forward
ground speed pedal to plow.
6. Raise the plow before backing up.
7. To stop the tractor, release the ground speed control
pedals. Before leaving the seat, stop the engine, set
the parking brake, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
WARNING
Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in
your tractor Operator's Manual. If tractor does not
pass the test, do not operate the tractor. See your
authorized dealer. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to defeat the safety system.
Use caution when dozing a snow covered area.
Snow can cover objects such as curbs, drop-offs,
and other obstacles. Be familiar with the area you
are dozing.
To prevent an explosion or fire, never store the
tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building
where an ignition source is present.
DANGER
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CAN BE DANGEROUS
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7°) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10
feet horizontally.
Operate the unit at a slow ground speed when
driving onto slope. Avoid using brakes to control
ground speed.
When operating on slopes that are greater than
15 percent (8.5°) but less than 30 percent, use
additional wheel weights or counterweights.
In addition to counterweights, use extra caution
when operating on slopes. Drive UP and DOWN
the slope, never across the face, use caution
when changing directions and DO NOT START
OR STOP ON SLOPE.
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