OPERATION
160 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-5
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OPERATION
3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Operating the blade with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or blade
damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

• ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
• Tractor Horsepower
- 2-Wheel Drive .....................8’ - 190 HP, 10’ - 160 HP
- Front Wheel .........................8’ - 162 HP, 10’ - 136 HP
• Hitch - 3 Point Hitch..........................CAT II-III and QH
- Lifting Capacity ....................8’ - 1339 lbs.; 10’ - 1459 lbs.
• Front End Weights............................As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle

3.2 Tractor Horsepower

The power required to operate a blade is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most operating
conditions, the 160 Series rear blade requires a tractor with at least 162 HP for 8’ and 136 HP for 10.’
Operating the blade with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.
Exceeding the recommended horsepower may cause blade damage by overpowering the unit in heavy
operating conditions.

3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt

The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor model not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover
when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS. (SG-7)