Operation; Controls; Using The Dozer Blade; Left Handle, Blade Angle Handle - Craftsman 486.24414 Operator's Manual

CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments
on the tractor and dozer blade before operating. Refer to
tractor owners manual for tractor controls. Controls for
operating dozer blade are as follows:
LmFT HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on right hand side of tractor. To raise the
dozer blade, push the lift handle down until blade
locks in the up position. To lower the dozer blade,
push down slightly on the lift handle, depress trigger
and then lift up on handle to lower the blade.
BLADE ANGLE HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on the left hand side of tractor. When dozer
blade is in the up position, depress grip assembly
and push or pul! on handle to swivel blade to the right
or left. Release grip assembly to lock the blade in the
left, center or right position.
NOTE: Always raise dozer blade and lock in up position
before moving blade angle handle.
GRiP ASSEMBLY
LtFT
LIFT HANDLE
TRIGGER
BLADE ANGLE
HANDLE
FIGURE 32
USING "['HE DOZER BLADE
NOTE: Wheel weights and tire chains should be used
with your dozer to improve traction. For additional traction,
install wheel weight on rear of draw bar using a weight
bracket kit and one wheel weight from a wheel weight kit.
These accessories are available at your nearest Sears
retail or catalog sales.
Prepare the tractor engine for cold weather by
following the instructions furnished with the tractor.
Inspect the area to be worked carefully before
operating the dozer blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or
other heavy obstructions.
Always begin transmission in first (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as required.
Operate tractor at reduced speed when dozer blade
trip springs are locked out. Refer to Service and
Adjustment section.
, If blade is stored in heated area, allow tractor blade
to adjust to outdoor temperature before operating to
reduce icing on the metal surfaces.
, For improved show removal performance, coat the
blade with automotive type paste wax.
CAUTION: Know the terrain, Avoid
exceptionally sharp slopes or drop-offs
which may be hidden by the snow,
WARNING: Hidden objects can cause
sudden stops or change in direction
WARNING: Never run the dozer blade
into heavy material at high speed.
CAUTION: Always tower blade to
ground before leaving tractor
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