Table of Contents

Recommended Accessories

1

Maintenance & Normal Care Schedule

6

Safety Rules & Information

 

Schedule for Normal Care

6

 

Lubricate the Dozer Blade

6

General Warnings

2

 

 

Operating on Slopes

2

Adjustments

7

Preparation

2

Skid Shoe Adjustment

7

Operating Safety

2

Spring Tension

7

Features & Controls

3

Lift Height Adjustment

8

 

 

Blade Angle Control

3

Initial Setup & Assembly

 

Attachment Lift

3

Dozer Components

9

General Operating Instructions

 

Hitch Components

10

 

Assemble Blade

11

Checks Before Starting

4

Assemble Lift Rod

12

Engine & Ground Speed Selection

4

Install Blade

12

Transporting

4

Install Angling Control Rod

13

Starting & Stopping

4

 

 

Changing Angle of the Blade

5

Attaching & Removing the Hitch & Blade

 

Dozing Tips

5

Removing & Attaching Dozer Blade

14

Snow Plowing Tips

5

Hardware Identification

 

 

 

 

Storage

5

& Torque Specifications

15

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

Recommended Accessories

For best performance, it is recommended to use tire chains and two rear wheel weights. The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs. per wheel.

For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°), Quick Tach Weights, tire chains, and wheel weights are recom- mended. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

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