Assembly and Installation
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CAUTION
Never move or operate the tractor with the
A43 Dozer Blade installed if the mounting
straps are not installed.
7. Remove the blocks and install the cotter pin
(P/N F069) on the clevis pin (P/N 5281-5) with
the extension spring (P/N 5229) removed for
improved access. Reinstall the extension
spring.
Cotter Pin
Install Cotter Pin with Extension Spring Off
8. Check operation of the lift release push button
on the top of the lift handle. If additional travel
is needed, loosen the jam nut on the clevis and
rotate the rod until the desired length is
achieved. Re-tighten the jam nut.
Jam Nut
Adjust Rod Length for Additional Travel
9. Check the adjustment of the angle stop bolts
with the blade in the fully angled position in
both directions. Confirm that the foot trigger
locking mechanism engages freely in the angle
adjust slot while the angle stop bolt is contact-
ing the side of the attachment frame tongue.
Adjust as necessary.
Angle
Stop Bolt
Angle Stop Bolts
Locking Tang
Foot Trigger
Locking Tang and Foot Trigger
10. Follow the
Blade Articulation Adjustment on
page 18
to verify the articulation joint is set
correctly.
