(see #4, fig. 3)
and by swinging the frame to the desired position. Once in position
reinstall the pins and hairpins.
NOTE: In order to offset the blade to the right, the adjustable brace must be mounted on
the left side of the frame, and to offset the blade to the left the adjustable brace must be
mounted to the right of the frame.
The optional hydraulic cylinder can be installed to offset blade by using the tractor’s
hydraulics to extend and retract the cylinder.
3.09 - Optional Skid Shoes
The optional skid shoes for easy height adjustment will enable a consistent finish.
To install the skid shoes proceed as follows:
1. Raise blade off the ground.
2. Stop engine, engage parking brakes and remove key before dismounting tractor.
3. Remove the 2 outermost 5/8”-11x1.75” plow bolts on each end of the blade.
4. Align slots on skid shoes to moldboard and install using two 5/8”-11x2” plow bolts,
two 5/8” lock washers and two 5/8” hex nuts per side.
5. Ensure all hardware is properly tightened before resuming operation.
NOTE: Skid shoes should be rotated periodically from right to left to prolong their
operational life.
3.10 - Optional Hydraulic Angling Cylinder
An optional hydraulic cylinder is available for quick and easy blade offset adjustments.
The cylinder should be mounted in place of the adjustment brace. Mount the cylinder to
the right of the frame to offset implement to the left or mount the cylinder to the left of
the frame to offset implement to the right.
To install hydraulic cylinder proceed as follows
(see fig. 9)
:
1. Lower foot stand to safely support implement.
2. Remove adjustment brace by removing both pins.
3. Position the hydraulic cylinder
(#1)
with ports on top and with cylinder base towards
the front mounting bracket
(see fig. 9)
.
4. Insert the two pins
(#3)
and secure with hairpins.
5. Insert the 90° elbows
(#2)
on the cylinder ports.
6. Screw the hoses onto the elbows.
7. Screw the quick connect nipples on the hoses.
8. Connect hoses to the tractor’s hydraulic system.
9. Ensure all hardware is properly tightened.
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