Section 3: Operating Instructions
GS1548, GS1560, & GS1572 Grading Scrapers 303-230M
9/25/18
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Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use accessory lights,
clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is
visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of
your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
•
Make sure implement does not block tractor’s Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) sign when transporting on a public road. If
operators in vehicles approaching from the back cannot
easily see the sign, then install one on the implement that is
visible to warn of your presence.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
•
Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
1.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and leave enough clearance so the Grading
Scraper does not contact obstacles such as
buildings, trees, or fences.
2. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another.
3. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
General Operating Instructions
By now you should have read the operator’s manual and
properly attached your GS15 Series Grading Scraper to
your tractor’s 3-point hitch. Whether you have chosen our
GS1548, GS1560, or GS1572, the working or grading
principals are the same. Your two grading blades should
be properly adjusted within the frame to achieve the
desired effect. This may take a little experimentation to
get your adjustments set just right depending on local
surface conditions in the area to be graded. Simply lower
your Grading Scraper until the left and right end skid
shoes are firmly in contact with the ground, then begin
driving forward.
Your two scraper blades should immediately begin
grading or shaving off high spots on the surface and
allowing dirt or aggregate material to flow under the
blades to fill in low spots. The lower the blades are set,
the more aggressive the cutting and grading action will
be. Depending on blade settings and surface conditions,
a build up may occur between the blades. This is no
cause for concern as simply raising the scraper slightly
with the 3-point hitch control lever will allow excess
material to flow out under the blades in an even and level
fashion. If an unwanted accumulation continues to occur
between the blades you may want to first adjust the rear
blade upward a bit our raise both blades if the unwanted
condition persists.
If surface conditions are such that the blades are
unsuccessful in shaving off high spots on a hard-packed
surface, begin lowering the optional scarifiers into
working position to a depth that enables you to achieve
the desired effect. The Land Pride 15 Series Grading
Scrapers are very user friendly attachments and with a
little practice you should begin achieving excellent
results.
See
“Features & Benefits”
or
“Specifications &
Capacities”
for additional information and performance
enhancing options.
