Snapper 1723445-02 - Manual (Page 4)

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TRACTOR CONTROLS
Before you begin operating the tractor with the dozer
blade attachment, make certain you have:
• Read and understood the instructions in the
tractor Operator’s Manual.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all of the
tractor controls and their operation, including
how to safely and properly start and stop the
unit.
• Practice driving in an open area—without doz-
ing—to become accustomed to the unit.
Features
& Controls
A. Blade Angle Control Lever
The blade angle release lever controls a spring-loaded
plate which locks the blade in one of three positions.
Use an abrupt pushing/pulling motion to release the
angling mechanism and move the blade left or right.
Push the angling lever forward fully to lock the blade in
the left position. Pull the lever fully back to lock the
blade in the right position. Move the lever slowly past
center to lock in the centered position.
NOTE: It is easier to change the angle of the blade with
the attachment raised.
B. Hydraulic Attachment Lift Lever
The hydraulic attachment lift lever raises and lowers the
dozer blade. To RAISE an attachment, pull the lever
back. To LOWER an attachment, push the lever for-
ward.
C. Manual Attachment Lift Lever
The manual attachment lift lever raises and lowers the
dozer blade. To RAISE an attachment, depress the
release button on top of the lever and pull back. To
LOWER an attachment, depress the release button and
move the lever all the way forward. Be sure to move the
lever forward until it latches in the full forward position.
Please take a moment and
familiarize yourself with the
name, location, and function
of these controls so that you
will better understand the safe-
ty and operating instructions
provided in this manual.
Figure 1. Control Locations
A. Blade Angle Control Lever
B. Hydraulic Lift Control
C. Manual Lift Lever
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the
function of individual controls. Operating the
tractor and dozer require the combined use of
these controls and additional controls whose
operation is described in the tractor Operator’s
Manual.
A
C
B