OPERATE BULLDOZER BLADE - CONTINUED

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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED

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OPERATE BULLDOZER BLADE - CONTINUED

SHORTEN

LENGTHEN

386-696

TILT BRACE

LOCKING LOOP

ADJUSTING BAR

LOCKING LOOP

After adjustment, lock tilt brace by inserting end of adjusting bar in locking loop.

Dozing Techniques.

General Precautions.

WARNING

Use caution when crossing side hills, ridges, logs and ditches. Ensure that safety belt is fastened. Tractor

could tip and roll over, causing injury or death.

(1) When running over an obstruction, such as a log or ditch bank, both steering clutches may be released slightly

until tractor balances on top of obstruction. One clutch may be engaged gradually so that tractor moves forward

at an angle, over and down. If tractor is operating without a load, it may be necessary to use brakes.

CAUTION

Lift cylinder rods may be damaged if dirt spills over top of blade.

(2) DO NOT allow load to spill over top of blade.

Straight Dozing.

(1) If blade digs in and rear of tractor rises, raise blade to continue with an even cut.

(2) Moving a heavy load will cause engine speed to drop. Shift to a lower gear and/or raise blade slowly.

(3) When doing finishing or leveling work, a full blade works better than a partially loaded blade.

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