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Operation
Daily Storage
1. Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
2. After dozing jobs are completed, hose or brush down
the blade to remove excess dirt.
3. Lightly oil all pivot points. Coat bare metal surfaces to
prevent corrosion.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for
important information concerning safely
storing your tractor.
Changing Blade Angle
See Figure 1 on page 3 for location of Controls.
1. Fully raise the attachment lift by depressing the
REAR attachment lift pedal (B, Figure 1).
2. Push the angling control lever (A, Figure 1) forward to
rotate the blade counterclockwise. Pull the lever
back to rotate the blade clockwise.
Dozing Tips
• Determine the best dozing pattern before beginning.
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the
longest direction to minimize turning.
• In very deep snow or gravel, it may be necessary to
make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised,
then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear
the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec-
essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer
blade or reduce ground speed.
• When dozing, push the dirt to the desired location,
then drag the blade backwards for final leveling. Pack
down the dirt or gravel by driving the tractor over the
leveled area.
• Use any slight grade to your advantage, doze down-
hill, and set the blade angle so that the plowed mater-
ial is moving downhill as it leaves the blade.
Snow Plowing Tips
• Determine the best snow removal pattern before
beginning.
• Plan the pattern so that you avoid pushing snow onto
cleared areas.
• When land contour permits, it is best to travel in the
longest direction to minimize turning.
• In very deep or heavy snow, it may be necessary to
make the first pass with dozer blade partially raised,
then repeat each pass with the blade lowered to clear
the material left on the surface. Also, it may be nec-
essary to clear less than the full width of the dozer
blade or reduce ground speed.
• Snow tends to freeze into solid banks when plowed
off a driveway or other large area. Because of this
you may want to plow snow several feet past the
edge of the drive to allow space for future dozing to
build up.
• If pushing snow past the edges of driveways or side-
walks, be careful not to tear up the grass buried
under snow next to the drive or sidewalk. Lift the
blade several inches off the ground to avoid damag-
ing the grass.
Storage
Off-Season Storage
1. Remove dozer blade from the tractor. Hitch can
remain installed if other front mounted attachments
are to be used.
2. Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean
the dozer blade.
3. Paint, or lightly coat with oil, any area where paint
has been worn or chipped away.
4. Lubricate the dozer blade.
5. Store the dozer blade and hitch in a dry place.
