Manual
Table Of Contents
OPERATING PROCEDURES
In
order
to
operate
this
attachment safely, it
is
vital
that
you read and understand
this
manual
and the Tractor
Owner‘s
Manual.
To
prevent
injury*
stop the tractor engine and
remove the
ignition
key,
-re
attempting
to
inspect,
adjust or
sed-
this
attachment.
BEFORE OPERATING
Check to
be
sure
that
the
attachment
is
properly installed on
the
tractor and that
all
nuts,
bolts
and spring clips are secure.
CONTROLS
L&m
Tractors:
Use
manual
lift
arm to
raise or lower blade as appropriate.
Multipurpose Tractors (below): Move
the
hydraulic cylinder change lever to
the
“Front” position, and
then
move
the
hydraulic lever to
the
“Up”
or “Down”
position as appropriate.
INDER
HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER
’
Refer
to
the Tractor
owner’s
Manual
for detailed
Hydraulic
Lift
iIlStIUCtiOnS.
TRANSPORTING
THE
ATTACHMENT
Always
raise
the blade fully when driving to
and from work
areas.
For maximum ground
clearance, the blade should also be set in the
center, straight
-
ahead position.
To
avoid
injury*
operate the
tractor at
low
speeds,
and
be
particularly
careful
in
any
area
whew
the blade
might
snag
on
solid objects. Such objects
can
jar
the
tractor
or
bring it
to
a sudden stop.
GRADING
1.
When using the blade for leveling and
grading jobs, set it in the center,
straight-
ahead position, and adjust the skid shoes
so
that the blade rests on the ground.
2.
The blade tensioner spring should be
adjusted
so
that the blade follows the
contours
of
the ground.
Do
not over
-
tighten the spring.
3.
Select
a
low forward speed for best results.
SNOW
REMOVAL
1.
For snow removal, it
is
generally best to
set the blade at
an
angle. Select
a
ground
speed that allows the snow to curl cleanly
off
the end of the blade. Low
speeds
are
generally
best.
2.
When clearing snow on
a
paved
surface,
set
the
skid
shoes
to
allow
approximately
1/4
of
clearance
between the blade
and
the pavement. On
a
gravel surface, allow
1/2’
to
3/4”
of
clearance,
depending on
the
size
of the gravel.
3.
It may
be
necessary to tighten the blade
tensioner spring slightly when clearing
heavy snow.
Do
not over
-
tighten
the spring.
4.
On grades,
always
plow downhill, and
angle the blade
so
that the snow
is
pushed to the downhill side.
5.
Clear large drifts
a
little at
a
time, do not
try to clear
a
full
blade width at once.
6.
It
is
usually necessary to use wheel weights
and tire chains
to
get enough traction for
snow plowing.
Use
only those weights and
chains designed for use
with
your tractor.
If
you have any doubts, consult your
authorized Honda tractor dealer.
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