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Section 3: Operating Instructions
GS0548 & GS0560 Grading Scrapers 303-474M
1/20/23
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
particles. This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis). Because crystalline silica is a basic component
of sand and granite, many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline silica. Trenching,
sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica
can produce dust containing crystalline silica.
Transporting
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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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.
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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.
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Select a safe ground speed that will allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Never exceed 20 mph (32 km/h)
with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc.
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 GS05 Series Grading Scraper to
your tractor’s 3-point hitch. Whether you have chosen our
GS0548 or GS0560 the working or grading principals are
the same. Simply lower your Grading Scraper until the
left and right 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. Depending on surface
conditions, a build up may occur between the blades.
This is no cause for concern as the function of a Grading
Scraper is to build material up in front of the blades and
between the blades and allow material to flow over the
blades.
If surface conditions are such that the blades are
unsuccessful in shaving off high spots on a hard-packed
surface, begin lowering the scarifiers into working
position to a depth that enables you to achieve the
desired effect. The Land Pride 05 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.
