Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
2/17/20
BB0548 and BB0554 Fixed Bar Box Scraper 303-187M
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
1. Attach left and right-hand hitch straps (#3 & #4) and
hitch braces (#2) to Box Scraper with 3/4"-10 x 2"
GR5 cap screws (#8). Make sure the three holes in
the hitch straps are in vertical alignment with lower
hitch pins as shown and then secure hitch straps and
braces with 3/4" lock washers (#11) and
3/4" nuts (#10).
Do not tighten nuts
at this time.
2. Align upper middle holes in hitch straps (#3 & #4)
with holes in hitch braces (#2) as shown. With
2" long spacer (#6) positioned between the two
straps, insert 3/4"-10 x 5" GR5 hex cap screw (#9)
through hitch braces, straps, and spacer. Secure bolt
with 3/4" lock washer (#11) and 3/4" nut (#10).
3. Torque 3/4" nuts (#10) to the correct torque.
4. Attach Box Scraper to tractor’s 3-Point hitch or raise
front of Box Scraper up and support in the raised
position with blocks to insert shanks (#15).
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Use hitch pins (#14) and linchpins (#12 & #13) to
attach tractor’s lower 3-Point arms to the Box
Scraper. Use bushings (#7) when hitching to a
category 1 and 1 limited 3-Point hitch.
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The top center link is attached with a pin furnished
by the customer.
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Horsepower {Maximum} . . . . . . . . . . . 25 horsepower
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. 0, 1 and 1 limited
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 18 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
