Section 4: Operating Procedures
1/13/21
RBT3584 & RBT3596 Rear Blades 301-251M
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Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be
hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag.
Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to
stop immediately should implement make contact with a
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Never operate hydraulic cylinder(s) with blade in the
ground or under load. Improper use can result in loss of
control and damage the Rear Blade. Always lift blade up
before operating hydraulic cylinder(s).
Inspection After Hook-Up
Make the following inspections after attaching Rear
Blade to tractor:
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact the frame and moldboard.
3. Carefully pivot blade fully clockwise and offset blade
to align end of moldboard with tractor tire. Raise and
lower implement to ensure tractor tire and tractor do
not contact end of blade.
4. Carefully pivot blade fully counterclockwise and
offset blade to align end of moldboard with tractor
tire. Raise and lower implement to ensure tractor tire
and tractor do not contact end of blade.
5. Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See “
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard”
on page 3 Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
IMPORTANT:
Do not hitch implement to a tractor
rated outside the recommended horsepower range.
Doing so can bend and/or break the implement.
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:
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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
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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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Transport with implement centered behind the tractor. An
implement offset to one side can extend beyond the tractor
tire which creates a a higher risk of hitting traffic and other
1. Do not operate a tractor that has weak brakes or
worn tires.
2. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
3. Shift to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly
terrain and when going downhill.
4. When traveling on roadways:
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Transport with blade centered behind the tractor to
minimize blade overhang.
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Transport with blade facing forward so that the red
decals face back and amber decal face front.
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Transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
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Slow down if traveling on a wet slick road.
5. Leave enough clearance on both sides of Rear Blade
when traveling. Reduce ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the blade does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
