Land Pride Rear Blades RBT4096 - Manual (Page 22)

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Section 5: Operating Procedures
RBT4084, RBT4096 & RBT40108 Rear Blades 301-206M 6/12/13
Table of Contents
Inspection After Hook-Up
Make the following inspections after attaching the 3-Way
Rear Blade to the tractor:
1. Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure
that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the frame and moldboard.
2. Carefully pivot blade fully clockwise and offset blade
to align end of moldboard with tractor tire. Raise and
lower implement to ensure tractor tire and tractor do
not contact end of blade.
3. Carefully pivot blade fully counterclockwise and
offset blade to align end of moldboard with tractor
tire. Raise and lower implement to ensure tractor tire
and tractor do not contact end of blade.
4. Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard” on page 3
. Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
Transporting
!
DANGER
Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The blade can
extend beyond tractor tires and will make a wide swinging
pattern when turning. Never hit a solid object with blade as
this can damage property and cause tractor to pivot violently
resulting in loss of control, serious injury, or death.
!
DANGER
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
!
DANGER
Make sure Rear Blade does not block tractor’s Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) sign while transporting on a road. Install a
SMV sign on the Rear Blade if tractor’s SMV sign is blocked.
Traffic not alerted to a slow moving tractor might hit the
tractor causing serious injury or death.
1. Do not operate a tractor that has weak or broken
brakes or worn tires.
2. When traveling on roadways:
•
Transport with blade centered behind the tractor to
minimize blade overhang.
•
Transport with blade facing forward so that the red
decals face back and amber decal face front.
•
Transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
•
Slow down if traveling on a wet slick road.
3. Shift to a lower gear when traveling over rough or
hilly terrain and when going downhill.
4. Leave enough clearance on both sides of the Rear
Blade when traveling straight and making turns to
keep blade from contacting obstacles such as
buildings, trees or fences.
Rear Blade Functions
Grading
Pivot moldboard to the desired angle, lower blade to the
ground, and set the tractor’s draft-link height control to
the desired position. Proceed forward at a speed of no
more than 2 to 4 mph. The blade should immediately
begin shaving the surface.
A blade full of material can be raised slightly so that
material can flow out evenly under the blade to effectively
shave off high spots and fill in potholes or depressions.
Loose soil can be smoothed out by pushing the soil with
the back of the moldboard while backing-up.
Edge work
Material close to fences, buildings, and other
obstructions can be graded by offsetting the moldboard
to the right or left beyond the tractor tire. Always make
certain end of blade is offset far enough to be visible to
the operator. Always keep a safe distance away from
obstructions, drive slowly when passing by them and
stay clear of them when turning. Always be aware that
the blade will make a wide swinging pattern in a turn and
always be ready to stop immediately to keep from hitting
an obstruction. Never hit an obstruction as this can
damage the blade and/or obstruction.
Ditch Work
The Rear Blade is good for making V-type ditches. Tilt
one end of the moldboard down to the desired ditching
angle. Offset that end to be in line with the tractor’s rear
tire and pivot the other end of the moldboard back away
from the tractor’s other rear tire. The combined offset
angle and pivot angle should be between 45
o
and 60
o
.
Operate the tractor at slow speeds when cleaning a ditch
or removing snow. Be careful not to hit hidden solid
objects that can damage the Rear Blade. Always be
ready to stop immediately. Remember, the lighter the
blade load, the easier it is for the tractor to damage the
blade when hitting solid objects.
Fill ditches by offsetting the blade beyond the tractor
wheel to keep the tractor out of the ditch. Angle blade to
move dirt towards and into the ditch while traveling
forward. Set blade depth as needed (see “Grading”
instructions on this page when setting blade depth).
IMPORTANT: Never angle, offset, or tilt blade under
load. This can damage the blade, pivot pins and
mainframe. Always remove load before operating
hydraulics.
The warranty shall not apply to damage caused by
misuse, abuse, or contact with obstructions.