OPERATION
9.1 Operating the Blade
Only operate the blade from the tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab.
Ditching (V-Type Ditch)
Rotate Moldboard to desired angle (right or left) and place Lock Pin in desired hole of Moldboard Rear Mount. Blade point should be centered close behind or slightly to outside of tractor tire. Adjust leveling screw on tractor implement arm to achieve desired blade tilt.
Utility
To clean close to a fence or barn, offset the Moldboard 10 inches to the right or left to extend the Blade beyond the tractor tire. Be careful not to hang the Blade Tip as this could result in damage to the Blade or Moldboard. For smoothing out loose soil, a fine finish can be obtained by pushing the soil with the back of the Moldboard.
Grading
Set the Moldboard Pivot to the desired angle, lower the Blade to the ground, and then set the depth of cut with the tractor hydraulics.
Backfilling
The Moldboard can be manually rotated 180 degrees for backfilling operations. This position requires a careful setting of the Top Link allowing a Blade angle which does not tend to bury itself, but move across the top of the ground. Backfilling is a very critical operation because the Blade tends to dig into the ground. The backfilling operation should be performed with the Mainframe straight behind the tractor with the Blade set in the center position (perpendicular to the Mainframe). The work should be kept in the center of the Blade. Avoid concentrated loads on the end of the Blade. Do not ram into a load at any time as this multiplies the forces several times normal and could result in damage to your Blade. Perform all backfilling operations at slow speeds to prevent damage if the Blade hits an object. Moving snow with the Blade in the backfill position is a very delicate operation and should be performed with care. It is very easy to hit hidden objects when moving the light snow. It is also very easy to operate the Blade at too high a speed, with resulting damage.
NOTE: The warranty shall not apply to damage caused by misuse, abuse, or contact with obstructions.
160 Series 08/10 | Operation Section |
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