Land Pride Rear Blades RBT4096 - Manual (Page 9)

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RBT4084, RBT4096 & RBT40108 Rear Blades 301-206M 6/12/13
Table of Contents
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Weight & Horsepower
Tractor rating should be between 65 - 100 horsepower.
Tractors outside this range must not be used.
Weight
!
WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s Operator’s Manual to determine
proper ballast requirements.
Tractor weight must be capable of controlling the
3-Way Rear Blade under all operating conditions. An
underweight tractor is difficult to steer. Do not use
tractors that are too light. See Important Note Below.
3-Point Hitch Assembly
A 3-Point Category l or II hitch is required. The lower
3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch must be stabilized to
prevent side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway
blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
Hydraulic Outlets
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DANGER
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it must be
treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury within a
few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
The number of required hydraulic duplex outlets at the
tractor is dependent upon how the 3-Way Rear Blade is
set-up.
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No outlets are required if the 3-Way Rear Blade is
set-up with manual links and ratchet jackets only.
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One to three duplex outlets are required if the 3-Way
Rear Blade is set-up with any one or more of the
following hydraulic cylinders; Offset Cylinder, Tilt
Cylinder, and Angle Cylinder. Each cylinder will
requires a duplex outlet at the tractor.
A Selector Valve Kit may be purchased through your
local Land Pride dealer if your tractor does not have the
required number of duplex outlets. The selector valve
provides a way to operate 2 hydraulic cylinders through
one duplex outlet at the tractor. See “Hydraulic Selector
Valve” on page 14 for Kit Part No. and assembly
instructions.
Hardware Torque Requirements
See “Torque Values Chart” on page 28 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Assembly & Set-Up Safety
!
DANGER
Rear Blade components are very heavy and can injure a
person should they suddenly fall from a lifting device or
improvised supports. Always make certain components are
properly secured before lifting and properly supported on the
ground before removing lifting device. Always keep feet and
other extremities clear of areas where components can fall.