Sundown BB15-48, BB15-60, BB20-48, BB20-60, BB20-72, BB30-60, BB30-84, BB30-96 Manual

EMPLOYEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going, especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by tractor manufacturers.
9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock if available.

OPERATION

DURING BLADE ADJUSTMENT KEEP BODY, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF BLADE.

ATTACHING THE PRODUCT

The box blade should be placed on level ground. Place the tractor 3 point lift arm control in "position control" (non-floating) for attaching and detaching the rear mounted blade. "Draft control" or "position control" can be used while operating. Attach the top link to the top hitch mount and adjust so that the blade frame will be level in the operating position.
Back the tractor until the ends of the lift arms can be attached to the bottom clevis pins on the implement. Secure the lift arms to the clevis pins. (Figure 1)

DETACHING THE PRODUCT

Lower the blade to the ground with 3 point lift arm control in position control. Remove top link from top hitch mount, disconnect hitch arms from bottom clevis pins and pull tractor away from blade.

OPERATION

LOWER THE BLADE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND SECURELY SUPPORT BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT.

Level the box blade from side to side and front to rear using adjustments on the tractor's 3-point lift.
To adjust the scarifier shanks, first remove the pins holding the shanks in place. Slide the shanks up or down to desired position and replace the pins. The scarifiers should be adjusted to the lowest position to penetrate and break up the surface when moving large volumes of soil. When leveling, the tips should be positioned to barely chip the surface, and when smoothing, the tips should completely clear the ground.
Care should be exercised during use of the box blade to prevent hanging the scarifier points or the blades on immovable objects or otherwise use the implement under conditions beyond its designed capacity.

TRANSPORTATION

WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, USE NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR ADEQUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES.

MAINTENANCE

Inspect your box scraper periodically and replace any worn or broken parts in order to have it ready for use when needed.
Keep all blade nuts and bolts tightened to 175 ft. lbs.
Blades can be reversed to use opposite cutting edge when needed. (Figures 2 & 3)
Worn scarifier tips may be replaced by grinding or torching off the old tips and welding on replacements.
Store the box blade out of the weather when it is not in use. This helps prevent rusting of the blades and other components.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper torque for American fasteners used

Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters)
Use 75% of specified value for plated fasteners
Use 85% of specified value for lubricated fasteners

PRODUCT PARTS

15 Series

20 Series

30 Series

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury, reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies promptly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this machine. Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and maintenance procedures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until you know the limitations.

1. Read the Operator's Manual. Failure to read the Operator's Manual is considered a misuse of this equipment.
2. Become familiar with all the machine's controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the machine before attempting to start or operate.
3. Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before starting.
4. Do not allow children to operate the implement. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator should cease operation whenever anyone comes within the area.
7. Lower implement to ground, stop tractor engine and apply parking brake before leaving the tractor.
8. Keep hands and feet away from implement.
9. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment moving parts.
10. When performing adjustments or maintenance on the implement, first lower it to the ground or block it securely at a workable height.
11. Never stand between tractor and implement while tractor is being backed to the hitch.
12. Reduce speed when transporting implement to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering.
13. Use tractor flashing warning lights, day or night, when transporting implement on road or highways unless prohibited by law.
14. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and seat belt be used in all implement operations.

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