Operating instructions

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Operating Tips
• CLEAN OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY HOLDER COMPLETELY BEFORE RE-INSTALLING THE
BATTERY.
• USING THE 8" HOOK AND LOOP STRAP, HANG THE EXTRA CABLE TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE WHEELS.
• LOWER THE GRADER FRAME COMPLETELY TO THE GROUND SURFACE WHEN TRANSPORTING ON A
TRAILER, PARKING ON A HILL, OR SERVICING THE GRADER.
• Use additional weight (up to 70 pounds) in the Weight Tray when grading hard pack to begin
scarification.
• Remove weight when the surface material loosens or when experiencing traction difficulties.
• Remove the weight and Weight Tray when grading in muddy conditions or sandy soil.
• Extend the Tow Bar to the fullest setting when used with a Utility Tractor.
• Expect to make 4 to 10 passes with the DR POWER GRADER to repair a roadway, depending on the
condition.
• Avoid filling Pot Holes filled with water, wait until the holes are dry.
• Work the edges of Pot Holes that are more than 4 feet wide to soften the sides before you begin filling
them.
• Avoid large rocks, embedded ledge, cattle guards, or similar obstructions.
• Remove rocks pulled to the surface during grading to provide a better final graded surface.
- They can catch under the lawn deck (for lawn tractors).
• Once you have adequately scarified the road surface, raise the Scarifying Teeth Plates to allow the Rear
Scraper Blade to create a smooth surface.
- Raise the Scarifying Teeth Plates out of the ground before turning around or leaving the work area.
• When using a lawn tractor as the tow vehicle, put the lawn mowing deck in the highest setting or just
remove the deck to obtain the highest ground clearance.
- For ease, do your spring grading before re-installing your lawn deck for the summer mowing activity.
• When using the DR POWER GRADER to prepare a seed bed, remove all large debris before grading.
- Use the Optional Drag Screen to create the best finish in sand or to incorporate seed.
• Use Low Gear when using an ATV as the tow vehicle – Do not exceed 5 MPH while grading.
- The maximum speed when not grading is 15 MPH.
• BRING THE CONTROL BOX INSIDE WHEN FINISHED GRADING.
• FREQUENTLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE SCARIFYING TEETH PLATES
TO THE FRAME.