Modern AG Farm Blade - Manual (Page 7)

Farm & 2-Way Blade - 7
tiltiNG (2-WAy)
The blade may be tilted a few degrees by removing
spring pin (1) and rotate moldboard (2) to desired
angle. Replace pins (1). Figure 3
BACk FilliNG
For back filling ditches, or trenches, reverse the
blade as explained in REvERSiNG thE BlADE.
OFFSEttiNG (FARM & 2-WAy)
the blade may be offset 12” either to the right or left.
to offset the blade to the right, use two left holes;
and to offset to left use two right holes. Remove the
four bolts (1) from main frame and relocated mold-
board either right or left 12” to align with existing
holes. torque 1/2 nuts to 55 foot pounds and 5/8
nuts to 170 foot pounds. Figure 4
OPERAtiNG SECtiON
CUttiNG EDGE
For reversing the cutting edge, remove the 5/8”
plow bolts. Remove the cutting edge from mold-
board and reinstall with the sharp edge down. Re-
place it when both edges are worn.
BOltS
Keep all the bolts tight at all times by checking
them periodically. Replace the bolts only with those
having the same marks on the heads as an original
bolt.
CAUtiON: It is very important to tighten the bolts
to specified torque. Carelessness may result in bolt
breakage and/or damage to the implement.
Sand areas where paint is chipped and repaint to
prevent rust.
MAiNtENANCE SECtiON
FARM BlADE & 2-WAy FARM BlADE