Farm Star UB-850-T - Manual (Page 8)

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E
P R O B L E M P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E R E M E D Y
Blade will not penetrate
soil. 1. Cutting edge dull.
2. Blade set too straight.
3. Soil too hard.
Replace cutting edge.
Increase 3 pt. hitch toplink length.
Loosen soil with scarifiers or disk.
Wait for rain.
Moldboard digging in
too much. 1. Blade pitch excessive.
2. Soft ground.
Adjust toplink (shorten).
Install skid shoes.
Wait for dryer soil.
3 Pt. hitch frame bent. 1. Hitting hidden objects in backfill
position or ramming backwards at
high speed into hard piles.
2. Using too large of tractor.
Use slow speed when in unknown
conditions.
Always backfill or push backwards
at slow speed.
Preferably use tractor of recom-
mended horsepower.
Slow down and use extra care.
Unable to hold level
grade. 1. Tractor draft control lifting blade.
2. Soil too hard.
Set tractor draft control.
Use scarifiers.
Bent moldboard. 1. Small curve is normal from welding.
2. Hitting hidden objects in backfill
position or ramming backwards at
high speed into hard piles of soil,
snow, or ice.
3. Using too large of tractor or one that
is heavily weighted and has four
wheel drive.
Can be removed, but will not effect
blade operation.
Use slow speed when in unknown
conditions.
Always backfill or push backwards
at slow speed.
Preferably use tractor of recom-
mended horsepower.
Slow down and use extra care.
O W N E R S E RV I C E
M A I N T E N A N C E
O P T I O N S
The optional skid shoes provide cutting height adjust-
ment to reduce the chance of blade or surface damage
during snow removal. This option is very helpful when
plowing gravel or loose stone driveways.
OPTIONAL
MODEL SK-6 SKID SHOE INSTALLATION
Attach the skid shoe mounting bracket to the 2nd and
3rd cutting edge holes from each end of the moldboard.
Insert the skid shoe in the mounting bracket and secure
with the
1 / 2 ” – 13NC x 1 1 / 2 ” long square head set screw
and jam nut. Be sure the skid shoes are turned so the
adjustment holes match the point of the set screw. See
parts illustration.
Optional end plates provide a “boxed” blade for grad-
ing. This is helpful when spreading dirt or loose stone or
just leveling an area. It keeps the material from sliding off
the end of the blade.
OPTIONAL
MODEL EP-38 END PLATE INSTALLATION
The end plates mount to the inside of the blade using
the end cutting edge hole and the hole in the moldboard
directly above it. Replace the cutting edge bolt with the
longer
5 / 8 ” – 11NC x 2” long carriage bolt provided. On
earlier models it may be necessary to match drill the
upper
11 / 16 ” Dia. hole in the moldboard. Install the upper
5 / 8 ” – 11NC carriage bolt. See parts illustration.
S T O R I N G S A F E LY
• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
• Always store blade in a clean, dry location away from
children or livestock.
• Storage location should be level and solid to make
hitching and unhitching easy.
O B E Y A L L
S A F E T Y WA R N I N G S !
W A R N I N G !
▲ Lower blade to ground or block securely, turn trac-
tor engine off, remove key and set brakes or place
shift lever in “Park” position.
▲ Before working underneath, raise 3-pt. hitch to
highest position and block blade securely.
Hydraulic system leakdown and failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip-
ment to drop.
▲ Keep all persons away from operator control area
while performing adjustments, service or mainte-
nance.
▲ Do not run engine indoors – exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
T R A N S P O RT I N G
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages
regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and
equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscien-
tious travel procedures.
Attaching the blade to the tractor increases the overall
length of the working unit. Allow additional clearance for
the blade to swing when turning.
Raise the blade as high as possible for transporting.
Always transport blade with blade centered on tractor.
Never attempt road travel with blade offset into the traffic
lane.
Inspect the blade for loose, damaged or worn parts and
adjust or replace if needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust.
Check all bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight.
At the end of the working season or when the blade will
not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt that may have accumulated on the blade and
any of the moving parts.
Check the shift pin for excessive wear and replace if
necessary.
Always store blade in a clean, dry location away from
children or livestock.