Behlen 80110710ORG - Manual (Page 9)

Trouble-shooting
Guide
If you have any questions regarding the
proper operation of this Grader Blade contact
your dealer or the manufacturer.
PROBLEM:
BLADE WILL NOT PENETRATE SOIL
Possible Solutions:
• Cutting edge dull; replace cutting edge.
• Blade too straight; increase 3-Point hitch top
link length.
•
Soil too hard; loosen soil with scarifiers or
disc. Wait for rain.
PROBLEM:
MOLDBOARD DIGGING IN TOO MUCH
Possible Solutions:
• Blade pitch excessive; shorten top link.
•
Ground too soft; install skid shoes or wait for
drier soil.
PROBLEM: 3-POINT FRAME BENT
Possible Solutions:
•
Avoid hitting hidden objects in backfill position
or ramming backwards at high speed into
hard piles of soil. Use slow speed when soil
conditions are unknown.
• Tractor may be too large, use smaller tractor.
Always backfill at slow speed. Preferably use
tractor of recommended horsepower. Slow
down and use extra care.
PROBLEM: BENT MOLDBOARD
Possible Solutions:
• Small curve is normal from welding; can be
removed but will not affect blade operation.
• Hitting hidden objects; Know soil conditions,
use caution.
• Tractor may be too large, use smaller tractor
or one that is heavy weighted and has four
wheel drive. Preferably use tractor of
recommended horsepower. Slow down and
use extra care.
PROBLEM: UNABLE TO HOLD LEVEL GRADE
Possible Solutions:
• Tractor draft control lifting blade. Set tractor
draft control.
•
Soil too hard, use scarifiers.
Grader Blade
models available:
GB48SC - 4' Sub-Compact Grader -
angle & reverse
GB60SC - 5' Sub-Compact Grader -
angle & reverse
GB48SD - 4' Standard Grader - angle & reverse
GB60SD - 5' Standard Grader - angle & reverse
GB72SD - 6' Standard Grader - angle & reverse
GB84SD - 7' Standard Grader - angle & reverse
GB60 - 5' Grader - angle & reverse
GB72 - 6' Grader - angle & reverse
GB84 - 7' Grader - angle & reverse
GB60HD-ADJ - 5' Grader -
angle, offset, tilt & reverse
GB72HD-ADJ - 6' Grader -
angle, offset, tilt & reverse
GB84HD-ADJ - 7' Grader -
angle, offset, tilt & reverse
GB96HD-ADJ - 8' Grader -
angle, offset, tilt & reverse
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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