Behlen 80111120YEL - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
Tractor Requirements,
Preparation, and Assembly
The Box Blade is designed to fit Category 1
tractors equipped with a standard 3-Point hitch.
Behlen Country carries sub-compact, standard,
and heavy duty Box Blades. Note: Some
Category 0 tractors have very short lift arms or
5/8” diameter (Cat 0) lift arm ball ends. The
Sub-compact Box Blade will fit these tractors if
equipped with the Cat 0 pull pins. The pins need
to be installed on the inside of the 3-Point frame.
Check the tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic lift system.
It should operate up and down smoothly and
have enough power to lift the Box Blade. Refer to
your tractor’s operators manual or dealer for any
adjustments necessary to put the 3-Point
hydraulic lift system in good working order. (I &
T shop manuals will list most specifications and
adjustment instructions — available from most
farm equipment dealers).
Smaller size tractors may need front counter
weights to counter-balance the weight of the Box
Blade. It is recommended that the tractor be
equipped with a Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) and a seat belt that is used.
Loosen the front A-frame
members, fold up and remove ¾"
bolt. Remove the bolts on the
rear A-frame members and
assemble all members as shown.
Reinsert all bolts and tighten all
nuts.
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the front of the tractor is
properly counter-balanced with weights.
Always drive slowly, especially around turns.
An unstable tractor could steer badly and
possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Mounting
1. Back tractor up to the Box Blade making sure
that the lift arms of tractor are on the outside
of the lift points on the Box Blade.
2. Slide lifting arms of tractor over lift pins on the
Box Blade.
3. Use lynch pins (customer supplied) to secure
implement to the tractor.
4. Connect top link (customer supplied) from the
tractor to the top center lifting point of the Box
Blade and insert hitch pin (customer
supplied).
5. Make any adjustments necessary to level the
blade from side to side.
When using blade in reverse position, extra
care should be taken not to ram into piles of
dirt or debris. Tractor lift arms and the Box
Blade are not built to take high impact loads
in this position. Ramming backwards can also
dislodge operator from seat and/or tractor
controls, resulting in serious injury or death.
Preparation
Procedure
• Thoroughly read and understand your
Operator's Manuals.
• Before beginning operation, contact your local
Utility Company to make certain there are no
gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area.
• Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the tractor to roll.
• Be sure tractor tires and rims are in good
condition. Inflate tires to proper air pressure.
• All persons should be at least twenty-five feet
(25') away during operation. Clear the area of
helpers, bystanders, and especially children.
• Do NOT allow anyone to stand between the
hitch and blade.
• It is only recommended that tractors with wide
front axles use the Box Blade. Tricycle front
wheel arrangements are inherently unstable
and can cause rollover accidents.
CAUTION
CAUTION
F-20940 3-18-11