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The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
this equipment. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the equipment, the
tractor, and all safety practices before starting opera-
tion. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5
through page 8.
The box scrapers are designed for a wide range of ap-
plications: scarifying, scraping, leveling, grading, and
backfilling.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on pages 5 through 8.
Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged
Check that all hardware and cotter pins are
properly installed and secured.
Check that all lubrication points are greased.
Check that blade cutting edge is in good
condition.
Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in
good condition and not leaking before starting
tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace
any damaged hoses immediately.
■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor front wheels when attach-
ments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with
a loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or
front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
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OPERATION
WARNING
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CONNECTING BOX SCRAPER
TO TRACTOR
Figure 2. Category 1, 3-Point Hitch Connection
Figure 3. Category 2, 3-Point Hitch Connection
The box scraper is compatible with Category 1, 3-point
tractors equipped with side swing-type lower lift arms.
1. To avoid interference with the box scraper, adjust
tractor drawbar to the shortest and highest position.
2. For tractors with Category 1 hitch: Attach the
tractor's lower lift arms to the scraper and secure
in place with Category 1 mounting pin (1) and lynch
pin (2).
3. For tractors with Category 2 hitch: Attach the
tractor's lower lift arms to the scraper in the outer
hitch position with adapter sleeves (3) assembled
over mounting pins (1) and secured with lynch pins
(2).
4. Attach the tractor's top link to the top of the box
scraper's mast and secure with the heavy-duty top
link pin and retaining pin supplied with the tractor
top link.
Operation 9
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