Section 3: Operating Instructions
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GS2572, GS2584 & GS2596 Grading Scrapers 303-268M
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Grading Scraper. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Grading
Scraper unless they have read, fully understood, and are
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up,
page 7
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Section 2: Adjustments
, page 9
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
, page 11
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Section 5: Maintenance
, page 14
Perform the following inspections before using your
Grading Scrapers.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and shut-off all power to the
attachment.
2. Park tractor and attachment on solid, level ground.
3. Lower attachment until it is flat on the ground or on
non-concrete support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove ignition key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Check 3-point hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
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All adjustments have been made and pins have
been installed and are secured.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
9
The operator has read and understands how to
operate the Grading Scraper.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Instructions”.
11
Check scraper initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
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Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
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Make adjustments to the implement after it has been properly
attached to a tractor and secured with solid non-concrete
supports in the up position. Never work around or under
equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop
equipment instantly if controls are actuated or if hydraulic
lines burst even when power to hydraulics is shut off.
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while they
are operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close.
They can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to the hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
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Always keep your body extremities out from under the
shanks and cutting blades while removing, installing, and
adjusting them. It is possible for the cutting blades and/or
shanks to fall causing injury to your body.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
Section 3: Operating Instructions
