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Section 3: Operating Procedures
5/21/07
RB4596, RB45108 & RB5596 Rear Blade 301-133M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating Procedures
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the blade. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Rear Blade
without first having read, fully understood and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 3
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Section 1: Assembly and Setup, page 6
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Section 2: Adjustments, page 10
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Section 3: Operating Procedures, page 11
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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 14
Make the following inspections after attaching the Rear
Blade to the tractor:
1.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2.
Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure
that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the frame and moldboard.
3.
Carefully pivot blade fully clockwise and offset blade
such that the moldboard end closest to the tractor is
in line with the tractor tire. Raise and lower
implement to ensure tractor tires and tractor do not
contact the blade.
4.
Carefully pivot blade fully counterclockwise and
offset blade such that the moldboard end closest to
the tractor is in line with the tractor tire. Raise and
lower implement to ensure tractor tires and tractor do
not contact the 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.
Transporting
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
Operating Checklist
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Check
Reference
Check 3-point Hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
Page 7
All blade adjustments have been made and pins
have been installed and are secured.
Page 7
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the blade.
Page 11
The Rear Blade has been lubricated as required.
Page 14
Check the blade initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, See Torque Values Chart.
Page 18
1.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
2.
Leave enough clearance on both sides of the blade
when traveling straight or making turns to keep the
blade from contacting obstacles such as buildings,
trees or fences.
3.
Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
Basic Operating Instructions
!
WARNING
Do not use blade tilt to raise tractor tires off the ground for
repair. Improper use can damaged the Rear Blade.
!
WARNING
Do not operate the side shift cylinder with blade in the ground
or to push or pull other objects. Improper use can damaged
the Rear Blade.
!
WARNING
Do not use the blade for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc.,
lifting objects, carry objects or towing other equipment. Any
of the above can result in Rear Blade damage, serious bodily
injury or death.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the blade. A person can fall and be
ran over by the blade or tractor causing serious injury or
death.
1.
Thoroughly inspect the work area for buried utility
cables, pipelines, sprinkler heads and any
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2.
Place grade stakes if you intend to develop a specific
grade or soil level.
3.
Adjust the blade to the desired angle, tilt, and offset
position before lowering the blade to the ground.
4.
Lower blade to the ground and proceed forward at a
speed of no more than 2 to 4 mph. The blade should
immediately begin shaving the soil surface.
5.
Set the tractor’s draft-link height control to the
desired position. With the blade set at a 90 degree
angle you may need to raise the blade slightly so that
the dirt or gravel can flow out evenly under the blade
effectively shaving off high spots and filling in
potholes or depressions.
IMPORTANT: Avoid catching the hydraulic hoses on
brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
