Operation
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5WPMAN0148 (Rev. 5/16/2008)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
this equipment. Operators must be instructed in and be
capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its
attachments and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
The Rear Blade is designed for a wide range of appli-
cations. The Rear Blade may be used for scraping, lev-
eling, grading and backfilling and may be angled to
windrow debris to the side for removal.
Optional kits are also available and included in this
manual. The Single Tailwheel Kit is useful for grading
and leveling work. The Skid Shoe Kit helps control cut-
ting height when operating on hardened surfaces.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on page 5 through page 8.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt
securely fastened during operation.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if needed.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
CONNECTING REAR BLADE TO
TRACTOR
Rear blades are shipped completely assembled and
may be installed on tractors equipped with a Category
1 or Category 2 3-point hitch.
The tractor draw bar must be removed or installed in its
shortest position to allow the blade to rotate 180
degrees.
1. 3-Point lower lift arm
2. Tractor top link
3. Retaining pin
4. Top link clevis pin
5. 3-Point lower lift arm sway chain
6. Klik pin
Figure 1
. Connecting Rear Blade to Tractor
Refer to Figure 1. Place tractor 3-point lower lift arms
(1) in the correct hitch position and install Klik pins (6)
as shown (also refer to Figure 2). Category 1 tractor lift
arms use inner hitch position. Category 2 tractor lift
arms use outer hitch position with adapter sleeves
installed over mounting pins. Secure lower link pins
with lynch pins.
Attach tractor top link (2) to top hole of the A-frame and
secure with the high strength clevis pin (4) and retain-
ing pin (3) provided with top link. Category 1 top link
attaches to front hole and Category 2 top link attaches
to rear hole.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
