Use and Care Manual

Operation
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Operation
WARNING! Before operating the tractor,
familiarize yourself with the SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES in the rider manual starting on page 3.
To change the angle of the blade, squeeze the blade release
cable lever against the handle and push forward on the blade
adjustment handle to angle the blade to the left or pull back on
the blade adjustment handle to angle it to the right. The blade can
be angled 30° to the right, 30° to the left, or straight ahead. Release
the handle to secure into the desired position. See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
CAUTION! It is important that the blade is locked
into position. After releasing the lever, push or pull
the blade adjustment handle to be certain the blade
is locked into one of the three positions.
To raise or lower the blade, use the deck lift handle. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
NOTE: The blade is designed for clearing snow, leveling
soft dirt or sand and other light duty dozer jobs. The spring
trip release protects the blade, tractor and operator from
severe shock loads when the blade comes in contact with
curbs and other obstacles. The blade has a reversible and
replaceable cutting edge.
WARNING! Operate the tractor at a slow ground
speed until familiar with the operation of the blade.
CAUTION! Never operate the tractor at high
speeds. A collision with a hidden obstacle may
damage the blade cutting edge and unseat the
driver.
WARNING! Exercise caution while operating
tractor with this attachment, especially when
traveling in reverse.
1. Pushing snow — Adjust the skid shoes so the blade cutting
edge just clears the pavement. In large open flat areas, the
tractor can be operated at medium speed.
NOTE: See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for
instructions for adjusting the skid shoes.
2. Light grading — For light grading and spreading soil, sand,
gravel, etc., adjust the shoes so they are even with the
cutting edge. Control the blade position with the tractor
implement lift. Operate the tractor at slow or medium
speed.
3. Heavy grading — For heavy grading of soil, sand, gravel,
etc., adjust the shoes so they are slightly above the
cutting edge. Control the blade position with the tractor
implement lift. Operate the tractor at slow speed.
4. Terracing — For terracing, adjust the shoes so they are
approximately /” or more above the cutting edge,
depending on the rate of blade penetration desired. Angle
the blade away from the trench cut by the blade. Control
the blade depth with the tractor implement lift. Operate
the tractor at slow speed. Once the desired angle of the
terrace is achieved, level the blade and continue grading
until the desired terrace depth or width is obtained.
CAUTION! To avoid an accident or injury, do not
allow adults to operate the blade without proper
instruction. Never allow children to operate.