Section 4: Operating Procedures
RBT4596 & RBT45108 Rear Blades 301-205M
1/13/21
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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 3-Way 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:
Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Set-Up of Accessories,
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, page 19
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
, page 21
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 25
Before using your Rear Blade, the following inspection
should be performed.
General Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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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 may result. DO NOT DELAY.
Operating Checklist
Check
Ref.
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks. Refer
to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Page 3
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper
location and in good readable condition.
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.
Make sure tractor does not contact Rear
Blade. Refer to “Inspection After Hook-Up”.
Inspect work area for unforeseen objects.
Refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”
Read and follow all lubrication instructions.
Refer to the section on “Lubrication”.
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Make sure all hardware is tight and
Check tractor tire ratings. Make sure they are
capable of supporting the equipment weight
Tractor
Manual
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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.
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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.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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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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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 implement.
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Do not hitch implement to a tractor rated outside the
recommended horsepower range. Doing so can bend and/or
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Never carry riders on the implement or power machine.
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 off and be run over, etc.
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Do not allow anyone to go near the blade while grading and
operating the controls. A person can be crushed by the unit.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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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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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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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
