15
3.
Raise the three-point box blade to the travel position
[Figure 15]. See the compact tractor Operation &
Maintenance Manual for detailed information on
operating the three-point hitch.)
4.
Drive the compact tractor and implement to the work
area.
5.
When operating on public road or highway, always
follow local regulations. For example; Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) emblem or directional signals and
hazard / flasher lights may be required.
6.
Park on flat level ground.
7.
Lower the three-point box blade slightly above the
ground. (See the compact tractor Operation &
Maintenance Manual for detailed information on
operating the three-point hitch.)
8.
Stop the engine and exit the compact tractor.
(See Entering And Exiting The Compact Tractor on
Page 11)
WARNING
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT HAZARD
Failure to follow instructions can cause serious
injury or death.
Before you leave the operator’s seat:
Fully lower the loader arms, put the attachment
flat on the ground (if equipped).
Fully lower the implement(s) to the ground (if
equipped).
Lock brake pedals together (if equipped) and
engage the parking brake.
Place all controls in neutral.
Stop the engine, unfasten the seat belt, and
remove the key.
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Operating The Scraper Blade
1.
When at the area to be scraped, stop the tractor,
lower the box blade from the travel position to the
ground.
2.
Exit the compact tractor.
(See Entering And Exiting The Compact Tractor on
Page 11)
3.
Adjust the top link to set the cutting edge at the
correct angle.
(See Adjusting The Top Link on Page 13)
4.
Enter the compact tractor.
(See Entering And Exiting The Compact Tractor on
Page 11)
5.
Slowly drive the tractor forward scraping the box
blade across the ground with the three-point lift
control in the float position.
6.
Watch for and avoid obstructions and obstacles that
may cause damage to the box blade and compact
tractor.
7.
When done with the pass, lift the box blade, turn the
tractor around, lower the box blade to the ground,
and continue until the area is finished.
Operating The Backfill Blade
The top link is critical in all backfilling operations. Adjust
the top link so the blade is tilted down at the rear, causing
the blade to move across the ground and not digging into
the ground. (See Adjusting The Top Link on Page 13)
•
Use a slow speed and caution to prevent damage to
the box blade while using the backfill blade.
•
The backfilling operation should be performed with
the load in the center of the blade. Avoids loads at
the ends of the blades.
•
Do not ram into a load, this may cause damage to
the box blade and compact tractor.
•
Perform all backfilling operations at slow speeds to
prevent damage if the blade hits an object.
•
Moving snow with the backfilling blade is a delicate
operation and should be done at a slower speed and
with caution.
NOTE:
Damage to the box blade and compact
tractor may occur by hitting hidden objects.
•
Damage to the box blade may occur by hitting
objects that can be hidden easily in the snow, or a
snow bank that is too much material to move.
•
Use caution when using the box blade for snow
removal because the compact tractor may suddenly
lose and regain traction causing a sudden surge of
ground speed.
