Land Pride RB45108 Operator's Manual

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11Section 3: Operating Procedures5/21/07 RB4596, RB45108 & RB5596 Rear Blade 301-133MLand Pride Table of ContentsSection 3: Operating ProceduresOperating Check ListHazard control and accident prevention are dependentupon the awareness, concern, prudence and propertraining involved in the operation, transport,maintenance and storage of the blade. Therefore, it isabsolutely essential that no one operates the Rear Bladewithout first having read, fully understood and becometotally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure theoperator has paid particular attention to:• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 3• Section 1: Assembly and Setup, page 6• Section 2: Adjustments, page 10• Section 3: Operating Procedures, page 11• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 14Make the following inspections after attaching the RearBlade to the tractor:1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is ingood working condition.2. Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensurethat the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on thetractor do not contact the frame and moldboard.3. Carefully pivot blade fully clockwise and offset bladesuch that the moldboard end closest to the tractor isin line with the tractor tire. Raise and lowerimplement to ensure tractor tires and tractor do notcontact the blade.4. Carefully pivot blade fully counterclockwise andoffset blade such that the moldboard end closest tothe tractor is in line with the tractor tire. Raise andlower implement to ensure tractor tires and tractor donot contact the blade.5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage andhydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure FluidsHazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoseswith genuine Land Pride parts.Transporting! CAUTIONWhen traveling on public roads at night or during the day, useaccessory lights and devices for adequate warning tooperators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state andlocal laws.Operating Checklist✔ Check ReferenceCheck 3-point Hook-up procedure. Be sure allpins have been installed and are secured. Page 7All blade adjustments have been made and pinshave been installed and are secured. Page 7The operator has read and understood how tooperate the blade. Page 11The Rear Blade has been lubricated as required. Page 14Check the blade initially and periodically for loosebolts & pins, See Torque Values Chart. Page 181. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a waythat faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.2. Leave enough clearance on both sides of the bladewhen traveling straight or making turns to keep theblade from contacting obstacles such as buildings,trees or fences.3. Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.Basic Operating Instructions! WARNINGDo not use blade tilt to raise tractor tires off the ground forrepair. Improper use can damaged the Rear Blade.! WARNINGDo not operate the side shift cylinder with blade in the groundor to push or pull other objects. Improper use can damagedthe Rear Blade.! WARNINGDo not use the blade for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc.,lifting objects, carry objects or towing other equipment. Anyof the above can result in Rear Blade damage, serious bodilyinjury or death.! DANGERNever carry a person on the blade. A person can fall and beran over by the blade or tractor causing serious injury ordeath.1. Thoroughly inspect the work area for buried utilitycables, pipelines, sprinkler heads and anyunforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.2. Place grade stakes if you intend to develop a specificgrade or soil level.3. Adjust the blade to the desired angle, tilt, and offsetposition before lowering the blade to the ground.4. Lower blade to the ground and proceed forward at aspeed of no more than 2 to 4 mph. The blade shouldimmediately begin shaving the soil surface.5. Set the tractor’s draft-link height control to thedesired position. With the blade set at a 90 degreeangle you may need to raise the blade slightly so thatthe dirt or gravel can flow out evenly under the bladeeffectively shaving off high spots and filling inpotholes or depressions.IMPORTANT: Avoid catching the hydraulic hoses onbrush, post, stumps, and other protrusions thatcould damage and/or break them.