F-21315 5 8-13-20
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Preparation
Procedure
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Thoroughly read and understand your
Operator’s Manuals.
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Before beginning operation, contact your local
utility company to make certain there are no gas
lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area.
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Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the tractor to roll.
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Be sure tractor tires and rims are in good
condition. Inflate tires to proper air pressure.
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All persons should be at least twenty-five feet
(25’) away during operation. Clear the area of
helpers, bystanders, and especially children.
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Do NOT allow anyone to stand between the
hitch and blade.
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It is only recommended that tractors with wide
front axles use the Land Plane. Tricycle front
wheel arrangements are inherently unstable and
can cause rollover accidents.
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Check the tractor master shield over the PTO
stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor.
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Make sure all safety stickers are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
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Do NOT allow riders. There is no safe place for
anyone to ride or sit on tractor or implement.
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Check that all equipment is properly installed
and securely attached to the tractor.
Operation
If you have any questions regarding the proper
operation of this Land Plane, contact your
dealer or the manufacturer.
It is the responsibility of the operator to see that
no one else is within twenty-five feet (25’) of the
tractor when it is started.
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Raise or lower the Land Plane to determine how
much or how little material you would like to
move.
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The deeper you set the blade, the slower you
will need to go with your tractor and the more
stress you put on the Land Plane
as well as the
tractor. It is better to take less material and do it
more times than to try to do it all in one pass.
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This unit is not made to push, only to be pulled.
Pushing can damage the Top Link on the tractor
as well as the tractor lift arms.
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Lower blade to ground and start moving
forward. Your speed will be determined by the
condition of the soil. You may need to use less
or more angle depending on the job.
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Speed of the tractor should not exceed 5 mph.
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When you are turning, lift the unit from the
ground.
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Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid
sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” the tractor
and blade.
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Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
DO NOT TAKE A DITCH AT 90° (straight on)!
Always go in at an angle or damage may occur.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any adjustments to the Land Plane, make
sure to disengage power to equipment, lower
3-Point hitch and all raised components to the
ground, operate valve levers to release any
hydraulic pressure, set parking break, stop
engine, remove key and allow implement to
come to a complete stop before dismounting
tractor. Never leave equipment unattended
with tractor running.
It is essential that everyone involved in the
operation, transportation, maintenance,
and storage of this equipment be aware,
concerned, prudent and properly trained in
safety.
The cutting edge of the blades are extremely
sharp. Exercise extreme caution when working
around or near the cutting edges. Failure to
stay clear of the cutting edges can result in
serious injury.
