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O P E R A T O R ' S
M A N U A L
REAR BLADES
RB1172
RB1184
RB1196
5WPMAN0148 (Rev. 2/16/2009)

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Safety Rules
Preparation
Pre-operation checks, safety equipment requirements, and general readiness for safe operation.
Operation Safety
Safe operating practices, including controls, environment, bystanders, and operator conduct.
Maintenance Safety
Procedures for safe maintenance, focusing on dismounting, service, and hazard avoidance.
Storage Safety
Recommendations for securing and storing the equipment safely when not in use.
Operation
Pre-Operation Check List
Essential pre-operation checks for the owner to ensure safe and proper equipment setup.
Connecting Rear Blade to Tractor
Step-by-step guide for attaching the rear blade to the tractor's 3-point hitch system.
Parking Stand Placement
Proper positioning of the parking stand during operation and for storage.
Adjustments
How to make adjustments to the blade, including critical safety warnings.
Angling and Reversing
Techniques for angling the blade and reversing its orientation for various tasks.
Frame Offset
Procedure for offsetting the blade frame left or right for specific grading needs.
Blade Pitch
Adjusting the blade's vertical angle (pitch) using the tractor's top link.
Blade Tilt
Methods to tilt the blade, allowing one end to be lower than the other.
Blade Rotation
Instructions for rotating the blade 180 degrees for backfilling operations.
Optional Equipment
Single Tailwheel Kit
Assembly and adjustment instructions for the optional single tailwheel kit.
Assemble Floating Link
Steps for assembling the floating link components used with certain optional kits.
Quick Hitch Bushing Kit
Installation details for the optional quick hitch bushing kit for different tractor categories.
Skid Shoe Kit
Assembly and adjustment procedures for the optional skid shoe kit.
End Plate Kit
Instructions for installing the optional end plate kit on the rear blade.
Dealer Check Lists
Pre-Delivery Check List
Dealer's guide for inspecting and ensuring proper setup before customer delivery.
Delivery Check List
Dealer procedures for customer handover, including safety and operational guidance.
Owner Service
Blade Cutting Edge Replacement
Steps for replacing or reversing the reversible cutting edge of the rear blade.
Cleaning
Recommended cleaning procedures for the equipment after use and for storage.
Bolt Size Chart
Abbreviations
List of abbreviations used throughout the manual, with their meanings.

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