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Assembling Lift Components
Install undercarriage per the tractor specific mounting instructions. Some assembly of Lift system components is
necessary. Follow the steps listed below. Refer to Page 9 for the correct hardware and orientation of parts.
Remove all pins on each side of the undercarriage.
Position the lift frame between the two plates on both sides of the undercarriage.
Align the lift frame to the bottom holes of the undercarriage and attach with the proper pins and hardware.
Lift the end of the cylinders up and attach to the undercarriage with the proper pins and hardware.
Attach the top arms to the top of the undercarriage with the proper pins and hardware.
Remove the male quick attaches that are in the female quicks on the blade, angle frame, or tilt frame.
Attach the male quick attaches to the lift frame and top arms with the proper pins and hardware.
If the quick couplers and coupler mount are not already attached to the left top arm, attach each of the coupler
mounts to the top arms with 4 - 3/8” flange nuts. See Page 20 for proper orientation.
Take the lift hoses that are already attached to the furthest forward fittings on the left and right side of the under
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carriage and attach them to the lift cylinders.
Note: For Step #10-16, refer to Page 20-23 for further information on hose routing and hose positions.
The amount and location of the female couplers is determined by functions the blade is set up for.
Run the remaining hoses thru the hose loop on the top arm and attach a 90° fitting to all the hoses.
Install a female quick coupler onto each 90° fitting from the previous step.
Install each coupler into the designated hole on the coupler mount and hold them in place with the coupler
retainer plate, 3/8” x 3/4” bolts and 3/8” flange nuts.
Take the long hoses and attach each one to their designated fitting at the center of the undercarriage.
Mark each hose clearly so that once the hoses are routed to the back of the tractor, it’s easy to determine what
cylinder base or rod end they are connected to.
Route the hoses thru the hose loops on the undercarriage.
Continue to route the hoses thru the tractor. Keep away from all moving parts.
If applicable, attach the wire harness to the bottom right hole of the coupler mount. Hold in place with a zip tie.
Run the other end of the wire harness up into the cab of the tractor.
Locate the fused power supply. Connect the red wire to power and the black to ground. Install provided switch
into an open switch hole in the right overhead console or another convenient place in the tractor. Connect the
wire harness to the switch.
Get the blade ready to hook up by removing the 3/4” pin (#15 on Page 5) so that the skid shoes can move freely.
The blade will lean back further for easier connection onto the male quick attaches. Store the pin in the empty
hole right behind the hole you just took the pin out of.
Pull the pin puller handle on the left side of the quick attach system towards the outside of the blade to open the
quick attach system. Refer to Page #12-13 for further clarification on the quick attach system.
Drive the tractor forward slowly until the top edge of the male quick attach is under the top lip of the female quick
attach already on the blade assembly.
Lift the male quick attaches up till the blade is off the ground and the female quick attaches are against the front
of the male quick attaches.
Shut off machine and set the parking brake.
Move the pin puller handle on the left side of the blade assembly towards the center of the blade to lock the blade
in place and use the latch to the lock the handle in place. If applicable, turn up the blade stands on the blade.
Plug the male couplers into the female couplers on the top arm. Refer to Page #22-23 for proper coupler
locations for all functions. If applicable, plug the male blade break away end of the wire harness into the female
blade break away end of the wire harness on the top arm.
Lock the Mushroom Skid Shoe Link back in place with the 3/4” pin you moved in Step #19 above.
To disconnect the blade, see Page 4.
Initial System Startup
Start the tractor and run the blade thru all the functions. If any function does not work properly, bleeding of the
system may be required. If problem still persists, call Grouser Products.
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