CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments on the tractor and dozer blade before operating. Refer to tractor owners manual for tractor controls. Controls for operating dozer blade are as follows:
LmFT HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on right hand side of tractor. To raise the dozer blade, push the lift handle down until blade locks in the up position. To lower the dozer blade, push down slightly on the lift handle, depress trigger and then lift up on handle to lower the blade.
BLADE ANGLE HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on the left hand side of tractor. When dozer blade is in the up position, depress grip assembly and push or pul! on handle to swivel blade to the right or left. Release grip assembly to lock the blade in the left, center or right position.
NOTE: Always raise dozer blade and lock in up position before moving blade angle handle.
GRiP ASSEMBLY
LtFT
LIFT HANDLE
TRIGGER | BLADE ANGLE |
| HANDLE |
FIGURE 32
USING "['HE DOZER BLADE
NOTE: Wheel weights and tire chains should be used with your dozer to improve traction. For additional traction, install wheel weight on rear of draw bar using a weight bracket kit and one wheel weight from a wheel weight kit. These accessories are available at your nearest Sears retail or catalog sales.
Prepare the tractor engine for cold weather by following the instructions furnished with the tractor.
Inspect the area to be worked carefully before operating the dozer blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or other heavy obstructions.
Always begin transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
Operate tractor at reduced speed when dozer blade trip springs are locked out. Refer to Service and Adjustment section.
,If blade is stored in heated area, allow tractor blade to adjust to outdoor temperature before operating to reduce icing on the metal surfaces.
,For improved show removal performance, coat the blade with automotive type paste wax.
CAUTION: Know the terrain, Avoid exceptionally sharp slopes or
WARNING: Hidden objects can cause sudden stops or change in direction
WARNING: Never run the dozer blade into heavy material at high speed.
CAUTION: Always tower blade to ground before leaving tractor
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