OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment. Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions. The Rear Blade is designed for a wide range of applications. The Rear Blade may be used for scraping, leveling, grading and backfilling and may be angled to windrow debris to the side for removal. Optional kits are also available and included in this manual. The Single Tailwheel Kit is useful for grading and leveling work. The Skid Shoe Kit helps control cutting height when operating on hardened surfaces.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
CAUTION Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
CONNECTING REAR BLADE TO TRACTOR Rear blades are shipped completely assembled and may be installed on tractors equipped with a Category 1 or Category 2 3-point hitch. The tractor draw bar must be removed or installed in its shortest position to allow the blade to rotate 180 degrees.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured. ___ Do not allow riders. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 5 through page 8. ___ Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor. ___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if needed.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance. Never allow riders on power unit or attachment. A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments 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. 5WPMAN0148 (Rev. 5/16/2008)
1. 3-Point lower lift arm 2. Tractor top link 3. Retaining pin 4. Top link clevis pin 5. 3-Point lower lift arm sway chain 6. Klik pin Figure 1. Connecting Rear Blade to Tractor Refer to Figure 1. Place tractor 3-point lower lift arms (1) in the correct hitch position and install Klik pins (6) as shown (also refer to Figure 2). Category 1 tractor lift arms use inner hitch position. Category 2 tractor lift arms use outer hitch position with adapter sleeves installed over mounting pins. Secure lower link pins with lynch pins. Attach tractor top link (2) to top hole of the A-frame and secure with the high strength clevis pin (4) and retaining pin (3) provided with top link. Category 1 top link attaches to front hole and Category 2 top link attaches to rear hole.
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