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8.3 Driving the Tractor and Implement
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the
tractor and unit. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control.
The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the
operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop
the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.
Perform turns with the tractor and units at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with an attached blade or
rake handles a turn. Determine the safe speed to maintain proper control of the tractor when making turns.
When turning with a towed implement, the overall working length of the unit is increased. Allow additional
clearance for the units when turning.
To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at safe speeds, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased
when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going downhill. DO
NOT coast or free-wheel downhill. OPS-U- 0014
9. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE. The operator must read and
understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor operator's manuals. These
manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the
implement and tractor without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
OPS-U- 0015
9.1 Operating the Blade
When operating the Box Scraper, a reasonable degree of care should be taken to avoid large obstacles that
would create undue loads on both the blades and linkage which could result in damage to your scraper. Use
"Float Position" while operating scraper. Do not use down pressure. Always operate at a slow speed.
Level the box blade from side to side and front to rear using the adjustments of the tractor's 3-point lift.
To adjust the scarifier shanks, first remove the pins which hold the shanks in place. Slide the shanks up or
down to the desired position and replace the pins.
Adjust the scarifiers to the lowest position to penetrate and break up the surface when moving large volumes of
soil. When leveling soil, set the scarifiers so the tips of the scarifiers barely touch the surface of the surface of
the soil. When smoothing a soil surface, the scarifier tips should not contact the soil.
Care should be taken during use of the box blade to prevent hanging the scarifier points or the blades on
immovable objects. Care should also be taken to prevent the use of the implement under conditions beyond its
designed capacity.
SBX 48/60/65/72/78/84 09/20
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