Modern AG Farm Blade - Manual (Page 6)

6 - Farm & 2-Way Blade
This unit is designed for a wide range of applica-
tions: it may be used for scraping, leveling, grading
and backfilling.
The safe operation of this unit is the responsibil-
ity of the operator, who must be properly trained
and qualified. Operators should be familiar with the
scarifier shanks, cutting edge and all safety prac-
tices before starting operation.
tRACtOR SiZE (FARM & 2-WAy)
The Farm Blade and the 2-Way Farm Blade may be
mounted on any wheeled tractor of maximum 50
HP.
MOUNtiNG iNStRUCtiONS (C1 & C2)
Attach the tractor lift arm to A-frame using lift pins
(1), and secure with lynch pins (2) (not included). at-
tach the top link to the A-Frame upright and adjust
top link to achieve the desired angle. (Figure 1)
Level the main frame (3) by adjusting lift and top
links. Position sway blocks to eliminate side or in-
stall sway braces if required. (Figure 1)
NOtE: Make sure that blade is at least 6” from
tractor tires throughout the range of operation
of 3-point hitch of tractor.
BlADE ANGliNG (FARM & 2-WAy)
the blade may be angled 360° and can be held at 0°,
15°, 30°, or 45° to left or right for forward grading
and 0° or 15° to left or right for back filling without
unhooking from the tractor. to angle blade, raise it
a few inches above the ground by operating the lift
control lever of the tractor. Remove the bridge pin
(1) and spring pin (2) Figure 2
Rotate blade angle to desired position and align
blade hole with frame hole and insert index pin (2)
and bridge pin (1).
REvERSiNG thE BlADE (FARM & 2-WAy)
The blade is reversible without removing from trac-
tor. to reverse the blade, raise it off the ground, re-
move the bridge pin (1) and index pin (2). Swing
the blade to desired position and replace pins.
Figure 2
NOtE: 1. Drawbar may have to be removed on
some tractors.
2. in some cases it may be necessary to remove
the blade from the tractor.
OPERAtiNG SECtiON
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