GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 16
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the V-blade. Look for loose or missing hard-
ware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, and fuel
lines to ensure tight, leak free connections. Inspect
drive belts. Belts should be in good condition.
3. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
4. Inspect the cutting edge and skid shoes for wear
and service as required.
5. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the V-blade. Align the lift arms of the power
unit with the V-blade hitch arms by raising or lower-
ing the front hitch and complete the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
3.
Engage the parking brake* and shut off the engine.
4. Wipe hose ends clean, and connect to the power
unit’s hydraulic quick couplers.
5. Connect electric plug.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.*
2. Angle both blade wings to the back and lower
the V-blade to the ground.
3.
Shut off power unit engine.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
power unit and lay the hoses across the frame.
Do not allow couplers to lay in dirt or snow.
5. Disconnect the electric plug.
6. Disengage the attachment hitch lock*.
7. Restart the power unit and back slowly away
from the V-blade.
Operating Procedure
Before operation, perform daily inspection and verify
the skid shoes are set at the desired position.
If weight transfer is used, set the weight transfer so
the blade will lower to the ground in the float position.
If power unit is equipped with a 2 speed transaxle,
shift the power unit into low range.
Use the 12 volt switch on the power unit to select the
desired blade wing and move the secondary S.D.L.A.
lever to the left or right to angle the blade wing.
Move the machine into position and lower the V-blade
to the ground.
If the skid shoes are used to determine the depth of
the blade, place the power unit’s primary S.D.L.A.
lever in the float position by pushing it to the right
until the detent engages. The lever will stay in this
position until intentionally removed.
If you are digging or cleaning a hard surface, slight
down pressure may be used.
Using down pressure on the V-blade may reduce
the power unit’s steering ability. Use only slight
down pressure when necessary.
Push the power unit’s primary S.D.L.A. lever to the
right until there is slight down pressure on the blade
and then release.
Drive forward slowly while keeping a close watch for
potential hazards.
Never push material at high speeds or attempt
to gain momentum and ram material. Sudden
deceleration caused by large amounts of
material or hidden objects may cause injury to
the operator and/or damage to the machine.
When using the V-blade to dig, take shallow cuts
and drive slowly.
Back dragging may be used to spread loose mate-
rial, resulting in a smooth finish. After spreading
material over the working area, back the power unit
over the area, dragging the blade to smooth and
level the material.
GENERAL OPERATION
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
