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143295 - Speedblade (30-October-2019)
Operation
TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
The Degelman
Speedblade
®
is a push type tractor
attachment designed primarily for pushing and
removal of snow.
It is the owners or operators responsibility to read
this manual carefully to learn how to operate
the machine safely and how to set it to provide
maximum efficiency. Safety is everyone’s business.
By following safe operating practices, a safe
environment is provided for the operator and
bystanders.
The manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day. By following the operating
instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program your machine will provide
many years of trouble-free service.
BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on
the
Speedblade
®
when it is new, there are some
mechanical checks that must be done to ensure
the long term integrity of the unit. When using the
machine for the first time, follow this procedure:
A. Before using:
1. Read Operator's Manual.
2. Lubricate all points shown in the
Maintenance Section.
3. Check all bolt tightness.
B. After operating for 2 hours:
1. Check all hardware.
2. Check all hardware tightness.
3. Check all hydraulic system connections.
Tighten if any are leaking.
C. After operating 10 hours:
1. Repeat Step B.
2. Go to the service schedule as outlined in the
Maintenance Section.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Check Hydraulic Oil Level:
Check the oil level in the tractor hydraulic system
daily. Refer to your tractor operator's Manual for
Instructions. Keep the oil supply up to the proper
level. Before checking oil supply, fully extend and
retract angle and lift cylinders 3 - 4 times and
return the blade to the ground.
Important:
The
Speedblade
®
hydraulic system
is pre-charged and tested with Boss UTF
(Universal Tractor Fluid) hydraulic oil. To avoid
oil contamination, check and confirm the current
fluid type used in your tractor matches this pre-
loaded system prior to hook-up.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The
Speedblade
®
consists of a blade/cutting edge
unit attached to a tractor unit by the front mount
adapter bracket. By driving the tractor forward
with the blade either straight ahead or angled, and
allowing the cutting edge to run just on top of the
ground surface - snow is relocated as desired.
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICS
Before beginning operation, bleed the hydraulic
system to remove any air. To do this, cycle the
hydraulics several times by holding the cylinder
fully extended for several seconds. This will cause
any trapped air to be purged from cylinder.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
To assure smooth operation in cold weather, cycle
the cylinders several times to warm the oil in the
hydraulic system.
ATTACHING THE DOZER BLADE
NOTE:
Please refer to the parts section of this
manual - for additional hydraulic/electrical
information.
Mounting:
1. Attach tractor unit to
Speedblade™
using
the mount adapter.
2. Hook-up Hydraulics.
3. Route electrical wiring harness/button end
into cab and fasten button to left controller.
4. Connect the power supply wiring harness
end to an optional electrical outlet or other
12V power source.
Note:
Use a
20A
in-line
fuse.
