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918070/FP0811
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Printed in U.S.A.
Grading
Bulldozing
1. Raise or lower the dozer blade using the control
lever/pedal located to the right of the travel levers/
pedals. See Figure 3-44. Move the control forward
to lower the dozer blade, rearward to raise the
dozer blade.
2. The boom must be fully raised and the bucket
curled in (up) when grading.
3. When grading, the material may be pushed away to
the front or the side.
4. Raise the dozer blade slightly if excessive resis-
tance occurs.
5. When the blade is in position, use the travel con-
trols to move the machine as in normal travel.
Figure 3-44 Dozer Blade Control
WARNING
•
Be sure there is proper clearance for the
front end attachments when bulldozing.
•
Be sure that the front end attachments
do not contact any overhead power
lines or obstructions during bulldozing.
•
DO NOT drive machine into the excava-
tion or onto loose soil, which can cause
an unstable condition, and possible tip-
ping of the machine.
Model 503Z/603 -- Serial Numbers AJ02993 and Up
Model 503Z/603 -- Serial Numbers to AH02282
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