To Adjust Blade Spring
•
The tension of the blade adjust spring may be altered
to permit the blade to tilt forward to bypass solid
obstructions. To change the spring tension, adjust
the nuts at upper end of the spring bolt. Turn the nuts
counterclockwise to relieve tension and clockwise to
increase tension. Refer to figure 15 on page 10.
To Adjust Blade Shoes
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The blade shoes at the ends of blade may be raised
for close work on smooth surfaces or lowered to raise
the blade to work on rough or uneven areas. Make
sure both shoes are set evenly and that the nuts are
tightened securely. See figure 25.
BLADE SHOE
FIGURE 25
Recommendations when Storing
•
When the snow blade is not being used, remove all
dirt and rust and touch up with paint.
•
Touch up bare metal with paint or apply a light coat of
grease or rust preventive.
•
Lubricate all pivot points and all points shown in
figure 24, page 14 in the maintenance section.
•
Store in a dry area, protected from weather.
PRoBLEM
Blade is difficult to raise.
Blade is difficult to pivot.
Blade will not unlock to pivot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SToRAGE
TRoUBLESHooTING
CAUSE
Lift mechanism is binding.
Handle tube is binding on lift rod.
Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
and is not disengaging.
To Adjust the Blade Pivot Lock Mechanism
•
If the blade will not unlock and pivot, the angle lock
bars are not disengaging from the slots in the pivot
plate. To correct, adjust the 5/16" hex jam nuts to draw
the end of the control cable back towards the cable
mount bracket. The less the threaded end of the cable
extends through the bracket, the more the angle lock
bars can retract to disengage from the slots in the
pivot plate. See figure 26.
CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
5/16" HEX
JAM NUT
FIGURE 26
To Remove Blade From Tractor
•
Lower the blade head to the ground with the blade in
the center (straight ahead) position.
•
Remove the two clevis pins which fasten the blade's
hanger brackets to the tractor's mower deck suspension
brackets (or frame brackets). See figure 7 on page 8.
•
Remove the clevis pin that fastens the blade's rear
mounting bracket to the tractor's drawbar and drop
the rear of the blade frame to the ground. See figure 6
on page 8.
•
Remove the frame brackets (if used). See figure 1 on
page 4.
•
Back the tractor off of the blade assembly.
Lubricate pivot points as shown in
figure 23 on page 14.
Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed
on page 14.
Refer to the Service and Adjustments
section on page 15.
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CONTROL
CABLE
5/16" HEX
JAM NUT
CoRRECTIoN