Section 2: Operating Instructions
Retractable Box Scraper 305-083M
11/28/18
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cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
Transporting
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The implement
can extend beyond tractor tires and makes a wide swinging
pattern when turning. Never hit solid objects with implement
as this can damage property and cause tractor to pivot
violently resulting in loss of control.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass 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
•
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.
1.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,
and leave enough clearance so the Box 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.
MR15 Basic Operation
Lowering the Shank Bar
Refer to Figure 1-1 on Figure 1-1:
Always raise the Box Scraper off the ground with the
tractor’s 3-point lift before lowering shanks. Lower shank
bar by pivoting lift handle toward the center of the Box
Scraper to release locking pin at bottom of handle and
then move handle back away from the tractor until locking
pin snaps in place. Increased force will be required as the
shank bar lowers into the lock position due to the spring
being extended.
Raising the Shank Bar
Refer to Figure 2-1:
Always raise the Box Scraper off the ground with the
tractor’s 3-point lift before raising shank bar. Raise shank
bar by pivoting lift handle toward the center of the Box
Scraper to release locking pin at bottom of handle and
then pulling handle towards the tractor until locking pin
snaps in place. The lift assist spring will aid in raising the
shank bar to the upper position.
Locking the Shank Bar
Refer to Figure 2-2:
To make sure shanks will not raise while ripping sod,
place a pin (pin furnished by customer) through a shank
hole located just under one of the lower shank guides. Be
sure to secure pin with a hairpin cotter or nut.
When operating the Box Scraper with shanks raised,
place the same pin through a shank hole located just
above one of the top shank guides and secure it with the
same hairpin cotter or nut used to hold the shank down.
Manual Locking Pin Released
Figure 2-1
MR15 Shank Guides
Figure 2-2
IMPORTANT:
Lift assist spring is set at the factory to
hold the shank bar stable in the raised position.
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Pivot Handle Towards the Center to
Release the Locking Pin.
Locking Pin
Shank Bar
Lift Assist Spring
Lower Shank Guide
Upper Shank Guide
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