Ditch Witch 410SX - Manual (Page 115)

Service - 114
410sx Operator’s Manual
As Needed
Replace Plow Blade
Check plow blade for wear and replace as needed.
Blade should be changed if:
• Plow toe edge is worn to a curve
• Side plates begin to peel
• Plow blade bends
• Plow blade is worn scratched or gouged.
Remove Plow Blade
1. Position plow so blade just clears the ground.
2. Stop engine.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Remove keeper pins (1).
5. Remove lower plow blade pin (2).
6. Support the plow blade.
7. Remove the upper plow blade pin.
8. Remove plow blade.
Install Plow Blade
1. If the plow blade is a vertically adjustable,
multi-depth blade, select the proper installation height.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Start engine (See “Start Unit” on page 44.)
4. Move throttle to low idle.
5. Lower digging boom (if equipped) to ground.
6. Raise vibrator halfway.
7. Insert plow blade, aligning blade boss with the upper pin in the vibrator housing. Use the ground to
support the toe of the blade.
8. Install upper tapered pin and keeper pins.
9. Raise the vibrator so the blade can be fitted into the lower boss of the vibrator housing.
10. Install the lower tapered pin and keeper pins.
11. Lower vibrator until blade rests on ground.
12. Stop engine.
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