1.Lower the blade.
2.Remove blade and lift rod from push bar.
3.Raise push bar and unhook the spring from the chain. Remove the chain from the frame bracket. Reinstall safety clip to clevis pin.
4.Disconnect the lift rod from the lift lever on tractor by removing the spring clip.
Removal
5.Remove the latch rod and spring clip securing push bar to tractor frame brackets, or clevis pins and spring clips securing push bar to hitch rail extensions. Remove push bar.
6.Reinstall all pins (king pin, pivot pin, hitch pin) and secure with spring clip or safety clip for storage.
Transporting
For maximum ground clearance, transport the blade to and from work areas fully raised and angled straight ahead.
WARNING
Be particularly careful and operate at low tractor speeds in any area where the blade can hook on solid objects. Such objects can cause the tractor to be jarred or come to an abrupt stop.
Dozing and Snow Plowing
When dozing, push the dirt to the desired location, then drag the blade backwards for final leveling. Pack down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the leveled area.
Use the grade of the area being plowed or dozed to your advantage. Plow downhill and set the blade angle so that plowed material (especially snow) is moving downhill as it leaves the blade. To change blade angle, pull out the blade pivot pin. Pivot the blade to one of the other three holes and reinstall the pivot pin.
For large drifts of snow, plow narrower paths instead of attempting to plow a full blade width.
Operation & Normal Care
Set tractor speed to obtain the needed power to move the material. Operate at a safe speed, depending on conditions, so that you have complete control of the tractor. Rear wheel weights and chains are recom- mended for slippery surfaces.
A weight box is recommended for additional traction.
Operation On Slopes
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent (16.7°) which is a rise of three feet (91 cm) in ten feet (305 cm) forward. Use two rear wheel weights (one per wheel) when operating on slopes greater than 20 percent (11.3°).
For additional traction, tire chains and a weight box can be added. Maximum weight added to tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. per wheel and 100 addition- al lbs. in weight box.
Always operate up and down the face of slopes, and never across the face. Use a slow ground speed on slopes.
Normal Care
After dozing jobs, hose down the blade to remove excess dirt. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent rust- ing. Lightly oil all pivot points.
If the wear plate on bottom of the blade is worn excessively, replace it with a new one by removing the six carriage bolts.
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