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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
TB2596 & TB25108 Trip Blade 301-291M
11/26/14
tractor/skid steer Requirements
The Trip Edge Blade is designed to attach to skid steer
loaders and tractor loaders equipped with a universal
quick attach hitch with the following requirements:
Horsepower Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-80 HP
Maximum tractor/skid steer Weight (GVW). 8,000 lbs.
Maximum SAE Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000 lbs.
Maximum Hydraulic Pressure Rating . . . . .3,500 PSI.
Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . 2 - Hydraulic Outlets
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”
on page 26 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware.
Before You Start
Make sure that the intended tractor/skid steer conforms
to the requirements stated above. Also, read and
understand this Operator’s manual for your Trip Edge
Blade. An understanding of how it works will aid in its
assembly and set-up.
Go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist before
assembling the Trip Blade. To speed up your assembly
task and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
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Check
Reference
Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on
hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Assembly
& Set-up
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners,
and pins are installed in the correct location.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure. By double
checking, you will lessen the chance of
incorrectly using a bolt that may be needed
later.
NOTE: All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
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Parts Manual
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Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
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Manual
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all red and amber reflectors are
correctly located and visible when machine is
in transport position.
IMPORTANT: Ballast may need to be added to your
tractor/skid steer to maintain steering control and to
prevent tipping. Refer to your tractor/skid steer’s
operator manual to determine if additional ballast is
needed.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1.
Locate shipping crate on a level surface. Remove &
separate blade assembly, hitch assembly, hydraulic
cylinder, hydraulic hoses, and hardware bag from
shipping crate.
2.
Use a lifting device to set moldboard (#3) upright.
3.
Remove top and bottom bolts (#6) and 2" x 3" pivot
pins (#5) from hitch assembly (#1).
4.
Carefully align hitch assembly (#1) with pivot
assembly (#2) and reinsert both pivot pins (#5) and
secure with 3/8"-16 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex flange serrated
screws (#6) and hex flange lock nuts (#7). Tighten
nuts to the correct torque.
5.
Charge pivot pins (#4 & #5) until grease is visible.
6.
Lower unit to ground and unhook lifting device.
7.
Attach spring hose holder (#8) to hitch plate (#1) with
3/8"-16 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex flange serrated screws (#6)
and hex flange lock nuts (#7). Tighten nuts to the
correct torque.
8.
Re-check all hardware for tightness. Torque all bolts
to specifications listed on page 11.
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT: Remove zerk covers and charge all
three Pivot Pins (#4 & #5) with grease until grease is
visible. Thereafter, lubricate per lubrication
instructions on page 22.
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Important: In Assembly & Set-up, remove
zerk covers and charge all three Pivot
Pins (#4 & #5) with grease until grease is
visible. Thereafter, lubricate per lubrication
instructions on page 22.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
