Section 2: Operating InstructionsHR3584 & HRL3578 Retractable Box Scraper 305-054M 10/31/1810Table of ContentsTransportingDANGER!To avoid serious injury or death:Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The implementcan extend beyond tractor tires and makes a wide swingingpattern when turning. Never hit solid objects with implementas this can damage property and cause tractor to pivotviolently resulting in loss of control.WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death:• When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a waythat faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessorylights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign thatis visible from the back to warn operators in other vehiclesof your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, andlocal laws.• Make sure implement does not block tractor’s Slow MovingVehicle (SMV) sign when transporting on a public road. Ifoperators in vehicles approaching from the back cannoteasily see the sign, then install one on the implement that isvisible to warn of your presence.1. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,and leave enough clearance so the Retractable BoxScraper does not contact obstacles such asbuildings, trees, or fences.2. Select a safe ground travel speed when transportingfrom one area to another.3. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a waythat faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractorto a lower gear.Shank Tube Lock Shown Fully EngagedFigure 2-1Basic OperationRefer to Figure 2-1:Raise shank bar to the upper position by extendinghydraulic cylinder. Retract cylinder to lower shank bar toworking position. Shank tube lock (#1) should be fullyengaged when shank bar is lowered to avoid pressure tohydraulic cylinder and linkage.39046IMPORTANT: Be sure to check shank tube lock (#1)to make certain it has fully engaged onto the framelocking lug as shown in Figure 2-1 before workingthe soil.