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OPERATION
DURING BLADE ADJUSTMENT KEEP BODY, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF BLADE.
ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR
The box blade should be placed on level ground. Place the tractor 3 point lift arm control
in “position control” (non-floating) for attaching and detaching the rear mounted blade. “Draft
control” or “position control” can be used while operating. Attach the top link to the top hitch
mount and adjust so that the blade frame will be level in the operating position.
Back the tractor until the ends of the lift arms can be attached to the bottom clevis pins on
the implement. Secure the lift arms to the clevis pins. (Figure 1)
DETACHING FROM TRACTOR
Lower the blade to the ground with 3 point lift arm control in position control. Remove
top link from top hitch mount, disconnect hitch arms from bottom clevis pins and pull tractor
away from blade.
OPERATION
LOWER THE BLADE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND SECURELY SUPPORT BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT.
Level the box blade from side to side and front to rear using adjustments on the tractor’s
3-point lift.
To adjust the scarifier shanks, first remove the pins holding the shanks in place. Slide the
shanks up or down to desired position and replace the pins. The scarifiers should be adjusted to
the lowest position to penetrate and break up the surface when moving large volumes of soil.
When leveling, the tips should be positioned to barely chip the surface, and when smoothing, the
tips should completely clear the ground.
Care should be exercised during use of the box blade to prevent hanging the scarifier
points or the blades on immovable objects or otherwise use the implement under conditions
beyond its designed capacity.
TRANSPORTATION
WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, USE NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY
LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR ADEQUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS OF OTHER
VEHICLES.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect your box scraper periodically and replace any worn or broken parts in order to
have it ready for use when needed.
Keep all blade nuts and bolts tightened to 175 ft. lbs.
Blades can be reversed to use opposite cutting edge when needed. (Figures 2 & 3)
Worn scarifier tips may be replaced by grinding or torching off the old tips and welding
on replacements.
Store the box blade out of the weather when it is not in use. This helps prevent rusting of
the blades and other components.
