Section 4: Operating Procedures
9/28/18
RB1660, RB1672, RB1684, RB2672, RB2684, & RB2696 Rear Blades 301-375M
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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 roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED 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
•
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.
•
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
•
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.
Do not operate tractor with weak brakes or worn tires.
2. Transport on roadways with blade centered behind
the tractor to minimize blade overhang.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
4. Be sure to reduce ground speed when turning and
leave enough clearance so that the blade does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
5. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. A slow
moving vehicle sign should be properly displayed
when traveling on public roads or right-of-ways.
6. Slow down if traveling on a wet slick road. Shift to a
lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain
and when going downhill.
Rear Blade Functions
Grading
Pivot moldboard to the desired angle, lower blade to the
ground and set tractor’s draft-link height control to the
desired position. Proceed forward at a speed of no more
than 2 to 4 mph. The blade should immediately begin
shaving the surface.
A blade full of material can be raised slightly so that
material can flow out evenly under the blade to effectively
shave off high spots and fill in potholes or depressions.
Loose soil can be smoothed out by pushing the soil with
the back of the moldboard while backing-up.
Edge Work
If blade is wide enough, material close to fences,
buildings, and other obstructions can be graded by
offsetting the moldboard to the right or left beyond the
tractor tire. Make certain end of blade is visible to the
operator. Always keep a safe distance away from
obstructions, drive slowly when passing by them, and
stay clear of them when turning. Always be aware that the
blade will make a wide swinging pattern in a turn and
always be ready to stop immediately to keep from hitting
an obstruction. Never hit an obstruction as this can
damage the blade and/or obstruction.
Ditch Work
The Rear Blade is good for making V-type ditches. Tilt
one end of the moldboard down to the desired ditching
angle. Offset that end to be in line with the tractor’s rear
tire and pivot the other end of the moldboard back away
from the tractor’s other rear tire. The combined offset
angle and pivot angle should be between 45
o
and 60
o
.
Operate the tractor at slow speeds when cleaning a ditch
or removing snow. Be careful not to hit hidden solid
objects that can damage the Rear Blade. Always be
ready to stop immediately. Remember, the lighter the
blade load, the easier it is for the tractor to damage the
blade when hitting solid objects.
Fill ditches by offsetting the blade beyond the tractor
wheel to keep the tractor out of the ditch. Angle blade to
move dirt towards and into the ditch while traveling
forward. Set blade depth as needed (see
“Grading”
instructions on this page when setting blade depth).
IMPORTANT:
The warranty shall not apply to
damage caused by misuse, abuse, or contact with
obstructions.
NOTE:
Place grade stakes if you intend to develop
a specific grade or soil level.