Changing Blade Angle
See Figure 1 on page 3 for location of Controls.
1.Fully raise the attachment lift by depressing the REAR attachment lift pedal (B, Figure 1).
2.Push the angling control lever (A, Figure 1) forward to rotate the blade counterclockwise. Pull the lever back to rotate the blade clockwise.
Dozing Tips
•Determine the best dozing pattern before beginning.
•When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning.
•In very deep snow or gravel, it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised, then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec- essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed.
•When dozing, push the dirt to the desired location, then drag the blade backwards for final leveling. Pack down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the leveled area.
•Use any slight grade to your advantage, doze down- hill, and set the blade angle so that the plowed mater- ial is moving downhill as it leaves the blade.
Operation
Snow Plowing Tips
•Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning.
•Plan the pattern so that you avoid pushing snow onto cleared areas.
•When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning.
•In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary to make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised, then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec- essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer blade or reduce ground speed.
•Snow tends to freeze into solid banks when plowed off a driveway or other large area. Because of this you may want to plow snow several feet past the edge of the drive to allow space for future dozing to build up.
•If pushing snow past the edges of driveways or side- walks, be careful not to tear up the grass buried under snow next to the drive or sidewalk. Lift the blade several inches off the ground to avoid damag- ing the grass.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing your tractor.
Daily Storage
1.Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
2.After dozing jobs are completed, hose or brush down the blade to remove excess dirt.
3.Lightly oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Storage
Off-Season Storage
1.Remove dozer blade from the tractor. Hitch can remain installed if other front mounted attachments are to be used.
2.Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the dozer blade.
3.Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint has been worn or chipped away.
4.Lubricate the dozer blade.
5.Store the dozer blade and hitch in a dry place.
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