Operation
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MAN0761 (11/14/2008)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this
equipment. The operator must be properly trained. Oper-
ators should be familiar with the equipment, the tractor,
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read
the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 through
page 7.
The box scrapers are designed for a wide range of appli-
cations: scarifying, scraping, leveling, grading, and back-
filling.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal
instructions on page 5 through page 7.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely
fastened during operation.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor front wheels when attach-
ments are in transport position. Without this weight,
front tractor wheels could raise up resulting in loss
of steering. The weight may be attained with front
wheel weights, ballast in tires, front tractor weights
or front loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do
not estimate.
Figure 1
. Tractor Stability
CONNECTING BOX SCRAPER TO TRACTOR
Figure 2
. Category 1, 3-Point Hitch Connection
Figure 3
. Category 2, 3-Point Hitch Connection
The box scraper is compatible with Category 1, 3-point
tractors equipped with side swing-type lower lift arms.
1.
To avoid interference with the box scraper, adjust
tractor drawbar to the shortest and highest position.
2.
For tractors with Category 1 hitch: Attach the
tractor’s lower lift arms to the scraper and secure in
place with Category 1 mounting pin (1) and lynch pin
(2).
3.
For tractors with Category 2 hitch: Attach the
tractor’s lower lift arms to the scraper in the outer
hitch position with adapter sleeves (3) assembled
over mounting pins (1) and secured with lynch pins
(2).
4.
Attach the tractor's top link to the top of the box
scraper's mast and secure with the heavy-duty top
link pin and retaining pin supplied with the tractor top
link.
WARNING
(Rev. 2/3/2015)
