Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RBT4596 & RBT45108 Rear Blades 301-205M
1/13/21
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Tractor Requirements
Weight & Horsepower
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not hitch implement to a tractor rated outside the
recommended horsepower range. Doing so can bend and/or
Tractor rating should be between 70 - 125 horsepower.
Tractors above the maximum horsepower rating must not
be used. Excessive horsepower can damage the Rear
Blade. Never hitch a Rear Blade to a track type tractor.
Track type tractors can damage equipment.
Weight
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Tractor weight must be capable of controlling the
Rear Blade under all operating conditions. An
underweight tractor is difficult to steer. Do not use tractors
that are too light. See Important Note Below.
3-Point Hitch
A 3-Point Category ll or lII hitch is required. The lower
3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch must be stabilized to
prevent side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway
blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
Hydraulic Outlets
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands
when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this type of
injury must treat the injury within a few hours or gangrene
The number of required hydraulic duplex outlets at the
tractor is dependent upon how the 3-Way Rear Blade is
set-up.
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No outlets are required if the 3-Way Rear Blade is
set-up with manual links and ratchet jacks only.
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One to three duplex outlets are required if the 3-Way
Rear Blade is set-up with any one or more of the
following hydraulic cylinders; Offset Cylinder, Tilt
Cylinder and Angle Cylinder. Each cylinder will require
a duplex outlet at the tractor.
Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
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A fourth duplex outlet is required if a gauge wheel is
purchased with a hydraulic cylinder.
A Selector Valve Kit may be purchased through your local
Land Pride dealer if your tractor does not have the
required number of duplex outlets. The selector valve
provides a way to operate 2 hydraulic cylinders through
one duplex outlet at the tractor. See
on page 17 for Kit Part No. and assembly
instructions.
Torque Requirements
See
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 31 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
