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SAFETY RULES

Any power equipmentcan cause injury if operatedimproperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.

1.Read this owners manual and your vehicle and sleeve hitch owners manuals before using this blade.

2.Do not allow children to operate the vehicle or blade.

3.Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or blade without proper instructions.

4.Do not allow anyone to ride on the blade.

5.Before lowering and operating the blade, be sure no one is near the area of operation.

6.Lower the blade when leaving vehicle unattended.

7.Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this blade. Drive slowly with blade in transport position. Stay off of steep slopes.

8.Stop and inspect for damage after striking an object. Repair any damage before continuing operation.

9.Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure the equipment is in safe operating condition.

10.Always lock the tractor lift handle down when installing or removing the blade from sleeve hitch.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means – Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)1/2" Wrench

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(1)Pliers

Refer to illustration on page 6 and full size hardware chart on back page.

1.Assemble both end plates to the blade using four 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

2.Assemble the scarifier bar through the slots in the end plates. Secure the bar with two 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pins and two 3/32" hairpin cotters (small). Tighten the four bolts which fasten the end plates to the blade.

3.Assemble the pivot reinforcement bracket assembly to the blade using four 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten.

4.Attach the hitch assembly to the frame using five 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolts, ten 3/8" flat washers, and five 3/8" nylock nuts. Tighten.

5.Hold the clevis bracket so that the aligning hole is at the bottom. Insert a 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolt through the center hole in the clevis bracket and then through the center hole in the rear of the frame. Secure with a 3/8" flat washer, and 3/8" nylock nut. Do not tighten yet.

6.Assemble two U-bolts around the frame tube and through the clevis bracket. Assemble four 3/8" nylock nuts onto the U-bolts. Align the clevis bracket so that it is straight with the frame and tighten the U-bolts and the center hex bolt.

7.Assemble the frame to the blade by fitting the clevis

bracket down onto the pivot rod.Place the special washer onto the pivot rod, then assemble the 3/16" x 2" cotter pin through the pivot rod.

8.Place the pivot lock pin down through the holes in the clevis bracket and pivot plate. Secure the pivot lock pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter.

ATTACHING BLADE TO TRACTOR

CAUTION: Lock tractor lift handle in down position when attaching or removing blade from sleeve hitch.

Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual.

1.Attach the blade to the sleeve hitch on your tractor using the sleeve hitch pin.

2.Tighten the two stabilizer bolts and jam nuts to eliminate looseness in the hook-up.

3.Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the blade is free to go below ground level but can still be raised a minimum of 5" above ground for transport.

4.The stabilizer bolts and jam nuts should be loosened before removing the blade from the sleeve hitch.

STABILIZER BOLTS

TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH

OPERATION

The box scraper/grader blade may be used for scraping and leveling of gravel and loose or lightly compacted dirt, for back filling and for snow removal. For improved traction use wheel weights and/or tire chains.

1.To pivot the blade, raise the sleeve hitch so that the blade is off the ground. Remove the pivot lock pin to rotate the blade to one of six settings.

2.For back filling or removing snow, the blade position may be reversed 180 degrees and the scarifier bar and the box ends removed from the blade. Do not back blade into piles of snow or dirt at high speed.

3.Do not remove the scarifier bar if the box ends are to remain attached to the blade. To place the scarifier in a non-working position, turn it upside down and re-attach to the box ends with the clevis pins.

4.Drive the tractor at a speed which fits conditions and the type of work being performed. When leveling with the blade, a slower speed will allow loose material to be more evenly deposited in low spots.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

1.Check for loose bolts after each use.

2.Rotate the blade top to bottom when wear along bottom edge has become substantial.

3.Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint before storing.

4.Store inside a dry area.

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