Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
The A44 Dozer Blade has a variety of different
features that help make it adaptable to different
conditions. These features include: lifting and low-
ering the blade, angling the blade, the action of the
extension/trip spring, the trip lock, and the articula-
tion of the blade. All the operations of these con-
trols are detailed in this section.
IMPORTANT:
Only operate the A44 Dozer Blade
with the
MR Tail Weight Kit (P/N 1647-10)
installed. Failure to do so could cause the rear of
the tractor to rise during operation.
LIFT/LOWER BLADE
To lift the dozer blade, pull back on the lift handle.
The blade can be placed in two (2) raised posi-
tions:
● First position: approximately 2.5” (6.35cm)
above the ground
● Second position: approximately 6.5” (16.51cm)
above the ground
To lower the dozer blade, pull back slightly on the
lift handle; push and hold the push button on top of
the lift handle to prevent the locking arm from
engaging. Then, lower the blade to the desired
position.
Pull Back to
Raise the Blade
or Push and
Hold the Button
To Lower It
Lift or Lower the Blade
NOTE:
Do
NOT
operate the tractor at
full speed
with the blade in a raised position. Abrupt braking
may cause the rear of the tractor to rise.
Adjusting the Lift Handle Assist Spring
The lift handle is equipped with an assist spring
that aids in the raising and lowering of the blade.
To increase the lift assistance, lift the seat panel
and tighten the eye bolt nut that secures the spring
in the rear.
To reduce the lift assistance, lift the seat panel and
loosen the eye bolt nut that secures the spring in
the rear.
Tighten to
Increase Lift
Assistance
Lift Handle Assist Spring
BLADE ANGLE
There are five angle positions to which the blade
can be adjusted:
● Straight forward
● Right/Left 15 degrees
● Right/Left 30 degrees
Positions
Angle Positions
To adjust the blade angle, use one foot to hold
down the foot trigger and use the other foot (or the
