Section 4: Operating Procedures
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RBT3584 & RBT3596 Rear Blades 301-251M
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the blade. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the Rear Blade unless
they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood,
and are totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Options, Assembly & Set-Up,
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, page 22
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
, page 24
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 28
Perform the following inspections before using your Rear
Blades.
General Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always check all blade hardware for tightness before
moving or working around the unit. Make sure moldboard
pivot and tilt retaining hardware is tightened to the correct
torque. The moldboard can fall from the its pivot mount or
tilt mount if retaining hardware is loose or missing.
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Do not use blade tilt to raise tractor tires off the ground.
Improper use of the Rear Blade can damage the unit. The
hydraulic system can burst and drop the tractor.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Check 3-Point hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
All blade adjustments have been made and pins
have been installed and are secured.
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the Rear Blade.
Read and follow all lubrication instructions.
Refer to the section on "Lubrication Points".
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Make sure all hardware is tight and
that worn or damaged hardware is replaced with
properly rated hardware. Refer to the "Torque
Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes" for torque
values.
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper
location and in good readable condition.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it
is in good working condition and that the air
pressure is correct and equal in all tires.
Tractor
Manual
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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:
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. Always 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.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
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Always shut tractor down according to “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before allowing
anyone including the operator to hook up or unhook the
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement,
and who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can
result from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten
seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Never fully extend or retract hydraulic cylinder(s) without
first checking to make sure the implement does not make
contact with tractor tires. Extending implement into the
tractor tires can result in loss of control and damage to the
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Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed without
twists to prevent becoming stretched, pinched, or kinked. A
damaged hydraulic hose can burst and leak hydraulic fluid.
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break
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Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Never allow
body or extremities to become too cold. Use a cab to
provide protection against the cold. Go inside a heated area
