Craftsman 486.24414 - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION
WARNING: Hidden objects can cause
sudden stops or change in direction
CONTROLS
Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments
on the tractor and dozer blade before operating. Refer to
tractor owners manual for tractor controls. Controls for
operating dozer blade are as follows:
LIFT HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on right hand side of tractor. To raise the
dozer blade, push the lift handle down until blade
locks in the up position. To lower the dozer blade,
push down slightly on the lift handle, depress trigger
and then lift up on handle to lower the blade.
BLADE ANGLE HANDLE: (Figure 32)
Located on the left hand side of tractor. When dozer
blade is in the
up position, depress grip assembly
and push or pull on handle to swivel blade to the right
or left. Release grip assembly to lock the blade in the
left, center or right position.
NOTE: Always raise dozer blade and lock in up position
before moving blade angle handle.
CAUTION: Know the terrain. Avoid
exceptionally sharp slopes or drop-offs
which may be hidden by the snow.
WARNING: Never run the dozer blade
into heavy material at high speed.
LIFT HANDLE
BLADE ANGLE
HANDLE
LIFT HANDLE
TRIGGER
GRIP ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 32
• Prepare the tractor engine for cold weather by
following the instructions furnished with the tractor.
• Inspect the area to be worked carefully before
operating the dozer blade. Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or
other heavy obstructions.
• Always begin transmission in fi rst (low) gear and
gradually increase speed as required.
• Operate tractor at reduced speed when dozer blade
trip springs are locked out. Refer to Service and
Adjustment section.
• If blade is stored in heated area, allow tractor blade
to adjust to outdoor temperature before operating to
reduce icing on the metal surfaces.
• For improved show removal performance, coat the
blade with automotive type paste wax.
CAUTION: Always lower blade to
ground before leaving tractor
NOTE: Wheel weights and tire chains should be used
with your dozer to improve traction. For additional traction,
install wheel weight on rear of draw bar using a weight
bracket kit and one wheel weight from a wheel weight kit.
These accessories are available at your nearest Sears
retail or catalog sales.
USING THE DOZER BLADE