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BACKFILLING AND SNOW REMOVAL
The backfilling operation should be performed with the load in the center of the blade. Avoid concentrated
loads on end of the blade. DO NOT ram into a load at any time, as this multiplies the force several times above
normal and could result in damage to your blade. Perform all backfilling operations at slow speeds to prevent
damage if blade hits an object.
Moving snow with the blade in backfill position is a very delicate operation and should be performed with
extreme care and very slow speed. It is very easy to hit objects hidden in snow, or hit a snow bank that is too
much material for your blade to move. This could damage your blade or mainframe. Caution in snow removal
should be taken, as tractor could lose and regain traction causing surge in ground speed.
In all backfilling operations, the top link setting is very critical. Lengthen the top link so the blade is tilted down
at the rear in order that the blade moves across the ground, not digging into it.
10. Shutting Down the Implement
To shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to
a complete stop.
Park the tractor on a level surface, place the
transmission in park or neutral and apply the
parking brake, lower the attached implement to the
ground, shut down the engine, remove the key,
before exiting the tractor.
11. DISCONNECTING THE BLADE FROM THE TRACTOR
Before disconnecting the blade, all movement must cease. Move the blade to a level storage location and
lower the unit to the ground. If the blade is not resting securely on the ground, block the blade up securely
before attempting to disconnect it from the tractor.
Use extreme care to keep feet and hands from under the blade and clear of any pinch points. OPS- 0051_A
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
When disconnecting the blade the tractor should be completely shut down and secured in position, by lowering
the blade. Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving the control levers back and forth several times. Then extend
the tractor 3-point hitch top link to remove tension on the top link hitch pin. When the pin is loose and easy to
rotate, remove the pin from the blade. Next remove both lower hitch pins.
SBX 48/60/65/72/78/84 09/20
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OPERATION
(S3PT-15)
Operation Section 3-17
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