Operating Boom-Mounted Front Blade

Prepare Blade for Operation

causym CAUTION: Help prevent bodily injury from crushing effect when adjusting blade angle. Keep hands and feet from under raised blade.

1. Raise blade approximately 25 mm (1 in.) off ground.

2. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

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3. Remove spring locking pin (A) and pin (B).


A-Spring Locking Pin
B-Pin

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NOTE: There are two positions right and left of center for angling blade.

4. Position blade to desired angle and insert pin (B) and spring locking pin (A).


A-Spring Locking Pin
B-Pin

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5. Adjust skid shoes (A) by loosening adjusting handle (B) and sliding shoe up or down to desired height. Tighten adjusting handle to hold shoe in place.

6. Lower blade to ground to check adjustment.


A-Skid Shoe (1 each side)
B-Adjusting Handle (1 each side)

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7. Remove four cap screws, lock washers, and nuts, (A) and two straps (B). Adjust blade holder height to desired position.

8. Reinstall straps, cap screws, washers, and nuts.


A-Cap Screw, Washer, and Nut (4 each used)
B-Strap (2 each used)

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Locking Out Spring Trip

causym CAUTION: Help prevent bodily injury from crushing effect when adjusting blade angle. Keep hands and feet from under raised blade.

1. Lower blade to approximately 25 mm (1 in.) above ground.

2. Loosen jam nuts (B) to release tension on springs.

3. Install 1/2 x 1-1/2 in. cap screws, flat washers (under head), lock washers, and nuts (A).

4. Tighten jam nuts.


A-Cap Screws, Washers, Lock Washers, and Nuts, 1/2 x 1-1/2 in.
B-Jam Nuts

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Engaging Float

1. Lower blade to ground until pin (B) is loose.

2. Remove quick lock pin (A) and pin (B).


A-Quick Lock Pin
B-Pin

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3. Insert pin (A) in storage tube (B), and install quick lock pin (C).


A-Pin
B-Tube
C-Quick Lock Pin

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Blade Operation

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury due to sudden stops. Wear seat belt to avoid being thrown from tractor.

Help prevent bodily injury from crushing effect when releasing a tripped blade.

Use proper tool such as long pry bar to remove obstruction.

Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from trip mechanism and from under blade.

IMPORTANT: Before operating blade, be sure all connections are tight and blade responds properly to controls.

NOTE: Blade is intended for "LIGHT DUTY" use, such as snow removal and moving other light, loose material. The blade is NOT INTENDED to move large amounts of material.

To operate blade properly:

  • Position blade at an angle when removing snow or light material. This reduces rear wheel slippage and uses less power to move material.
  • Avoid hitting objects such as trees or fences. Be aware of the position of blade ends. Blade makes a wide arc when turning.
  • Be aware of the possibility of hidden objects.
  • Avoid holes, rocks, roots, and other obstructions.
  • Reduce speed and use caution if operating on slopes or slippery terrain.
  • Avoid edges of ditches and banks to reduce the possibility of loss of control or rollover.
  • If blade penetrates too deeply, raise blade or adjust skid shoe height.
  • DO NOT adjust or repair blade while tractor is running.
  • If an object is hit, STOP tractor engine and remove key before repairing, removing obstruction, or making adjustments.
  • Lower blade to ground when not in use.
  • Inspect blade regularly.
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