Agri-Fab 45-04552 User manual

45-04552
48" GT DOZER BLADE
For Garden Tractors with 23" Tires
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40412 rev. (03/08/21)
CAUTION: DO NOT use this Dozer Blade on Lawn Tractors or
on Garden Tractors with less than 23-inch diameter tires.

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Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
SAFETY
• Read the tractor and dozer blade owners manuals and know how to operate your tractor before using the tractor with
the dozer blade attachment.
• Never operate the tractor and dozer blade without wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions and operation
of controls.
• Never allow children to operate the tractor and dozer blade. Do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.
• Always begin with transmission in rst (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND
STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH
THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY
OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

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CARTON CONTENTS
CARTON CONTENTS
1
2
13
14
17
15
19
16
6
7
8
3 4 5
18
9
11
10
12
1 Grip Assembly
2 Trigger with Cable
3 Left Side Plate
4 Right Side Plate
5 Blade Assembly
6 Handle Guide
7 Blade Pivot Bracket
8 Trip Spring (2)
9 Lift Link (2)
10 Skid Shoe (2)
11 Lift Rod
12 Pivot Plate
13 Upper Lift Handle
14 Lower Lift Handle
15 Lift Bracket
16 Angle Lock Bar (2)
17 Frame Assembly
18 Handle Assembly
19 Control Cable

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NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
A
I
P
BB CC DD EE
FF
GG
KK
HH
LL
II
MM NN
JJ
J
QRSTU
AA
VWXY
Z
KL
M
NO
B C D EFGH
OO

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CONTENTS OF PARTS PACKAGE
REF PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 43510 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4"
B 41596 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2"
C 43020 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2"
D 43084 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
E 43087 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
F 43001 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
G 43182 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
H 44071 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3-1/2"
I 48106 1 Shoulder Bolt
J 43350 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
K 710-0305 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
L 44326 6 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
M 43085 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2"
N 43648 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
O 43010 4 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"
P 712-3083 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
Q HA21362 10 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
R 47189 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
S 44072 1 Whizlock Hex Nut, 3/8"
T 712-0256 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16"
U 23658 1 Spacer, Long
REF PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
V 47810 11 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16"
W 712-0206 4 Hex Nut, 1/2"
X 43015 4 Hex Nut, 3/8"
Y 47364 2 Spacer, Short
Z 43003 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
AA 49344 1 Screw, #10 x 1-3/4"
BB 43009 2 Washer, 3/4"
CC R19172410 8 Washer, Large
DD R19212113 6 Washer, 5/8"
EE R19171616 4 Washer, Small
FF 43081 4 Washer, 5/16"
GG 05762 1 Cable Mount Bracket
HH 726-0178 2 Nylon Tie
II 711-0309 4 Clevis Pin, 5/8"
JJ 44074 2 Plastic Cap
KK 43343 8 Hair Cotter Pin
LL 746-0260 2 Cable End Fitting
MM 43348 1 Extension Spring
NN 43349 1 Spring Pin,
OO 48083 1 Plastic Grip
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 7/16" Wrench
(1) 1/2" Wrench
(1) 9/16" Wrench
(1) 3/4" Wrench
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(1) Hammer
• Removeallpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthe
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be
discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.
CAUTION: Do not begin assembling
until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust
deector have been allowed to cool off.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Lookunderthefrontofyourtractor.Ifthereisasingle
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If
your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension
bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip
to step 5 on page 7 for tractors with dual suspension
brackets.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1

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REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3a
FIGURE 3b
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q)
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (L)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (J)
ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE
LARGE 1/2"
WASHER (CC)
(SEE NOTE)
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove the
hood.
• Removethebrowningshieldfromthefrontofthe
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor. Please see supplement page 20.
INSTRUCTIONS FORTRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• If the third bolt goes through an engine mounting
plate (dotted lines) leave the 1/2" washer off that
bolt. Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to
the front three holes in the tractor frame using three
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (J), three large 1/2" washers
(CC) (see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (Q). For
the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (L), a
large 1/2" washer (CC) and a 5/16" nylock nut (V).
Place the 1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame
and the side plate. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H.
side plate.
• If the tractor is a Husqvarna TS200 Series with
dual pedal there will be a bracket like the one
drawn with dotted lines in gure 3b. Fasten the
R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front three
holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1"
carriage bolts (J), three large 1/2" washers (CC) and
three 3/8" nylock nuts (Q). For the rear hole, use a
5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (L), and a 5/16" nylock nut (V).
Place the 1/2" washers (V) between the tractor frame
and the side plate. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H.
side plate.
• Reinstall the browning shield removed in gure 2.
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q)
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (L)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (J)
LARGE 1/2"
WASHER (CC)
(SEE NOTE)

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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
• Placea1/2"washer(EE)andthenashortspacer(Y)
onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Install the bolt in the
bottom hole at the front of the R.H.side plate and secure
it with a 1/2" nylock nut (P). Repeat for the L.H. side
plate.
• Skip to step 8 on page 8.
FIGURE 4
1/2" WASHER (EE)
1/2" X 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (C)
1/2" NYLOCK
NUT (P)
SPACER
SHORT (Y)
REMOVE BOLTS
FROM THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REMOVE NUT & WASHER
AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q)
(IF NEEDED)
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT (F)
3/8" LOCK
WASHER (Z)
REMOVE NUT & WASHER
AND LEAVE BOLT (IF PRESENT)
1/2" WASHER (EE)
1/2" X 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (C)
1/2" NYLOCK
NUT (P)
SPACER,
SHORT (Y)
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Removeboltsfromholesshowninillustrationifthey
are present.
FIGURE 5
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• FastentheR.H.sideplate(bendfacingout)tothetwo
holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use two 3/8" x 1"
hex bolts (F) and 3/8" lock washers (Z). If the bolts insert
loosely into the tractor frame, use two 3/8" nylock nuts
(Q) on the inside of the frame. Repeat for the L.H. side.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• Placea1/2"washer(EE)andthenashortspacer(Y)
onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Install the bolt in the
bottom hole at the front of the R.H.side plate and secure
it with a 1/2" nylock nut (P). Repeat for the L.H. side
plate.
• Go to step 8 on page 8.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

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STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
•Install a 1/2" x 2" hex bolt (B) and two 1/2" hex nuts
(W) in the outer hole in each side of the pivot plate.
Temporarily adjust the hex nuts so that both bolt
heads extend about an inch and a half above the
pivot plate.
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10 and 11)
•Assemble the two angle lock bars together using a
3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (K) and a 3/8" nylock nut
(Q) in the top square holes. Do not tighten.
•Assemble the straight hook end of the extension
spring into the small holes in the angle lock bars.
Insert the lock bars down into the lock bar slot in
the channel pivot plate assembly.
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
•Assemble the round hook end of the extension
spring into the hole in the washer as shown.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
WASHER
EXTENSION
SPRING
CHANNEL/PIVOT
PLATE ASSEMBLY
MOUNT
ROD
CHANNEL/PIVOT
PLATE ASSEMBLY
3/8" X 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(TOP HOLE) (K)
EXTENSION
SPRING
ANGLE LOCK
BARS
FRONT
LOCK BAR
SLOT
SPRING PIN
HOLE
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q)
• Aligntheanglelockbarswiththeweldedbracketon
the bottom of the channel. Use a hammer to drive
the 1/4" x 1" spring pin (NN) through the angle lock
bars and into the slot in the welded bracket.
• Tighten the nylock nut on the carriage bolt.
NOTE: The angle lock bars should pivot freely. When
they are pulled all the way back the pivot plate assembly
should be unlocked and free to pivot to the right or left
notches.
FRONT
POSITION
NOTCH
1/4" X 1"
SPRING PIN (NN)
LOCK
BARS
ANGLE
LOCK BARS
1/2" X 2" BOLT (B)
1/2" HEX NUTS (W)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS

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STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 13)
•Select the control cable with two threaded ends.
Select the threaded end that has no rubber cap
or nuts and assemble a 5/16" hex jam nut (T)
approximately 3/4" onto the threads. Insert the
threaded end of the cable through the round hole
in the cable mount bracket (GG) and secure it with
another 5/16" hex jam nut (T). Tighten the second nut
while keeping the rst nut in place.
•Assemble the ball end of the cable wire up through
the hole in a cable end tting (LL) and then slide it
back inside the curled edge of the tting.
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 14)
•Attach the cable end tting (LL) and the long spacer
(U) to the left hand hole in the channel and lift bracket
using a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (N) and 1/4" nylock nut
(R). Tighten, keeping the cable end tting aligned
with the threaded end of the cable.
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 14
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 15)
•Attach the lift bracket to the right hand hole in the
channel, next to the long spacer. Use a 5/16" x 3/4"
hex bolt (G) and 5/16" nylock nut (V).
•Attach the frame assembly to the channel assembly.
Fit one side of the frame assembly onto the 3/4" rod
of the channel and then t the other side onto the rod.
Secure each side with a 3/4" washer (BB) and a 1/8"
x 1-1/4" cotter pin (O).
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 12)
•Assemble a 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (K) through
the cable mount bracket (GG) and then mount it
from the left side to the square holes in the angle
lock bars. Secure the bracket at the angle shown in
gure 14 with a 3/8" nylock nut (Q).
CABLE MOUNT
BRACKET (GG)
ANGLE
LOCK
BARS
3/8" X 1-1/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q)
CHANNEL
LIFT BRACKET
LONG SPACER (U)
1/4" X 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (N)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (R)
CABLE END
FITTING (ll)
CABLE MOUNT BRACKET
FIGURE 13
CONTROL CABLE END
CABLE
MOUNT
BRACKET (GG) 3/4"
5/16" HEX
JAM NUTS (T)
CABLE END
FITTING (LL)
BALL END
CABLE
FIGURE 15
LIFT BRACKET
3/4" ROD
3/4" WASHER (BB)
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PIN (O)
5/16" X 3/4" BOLT (G)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
FRAME ASSEMBLY

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FIGURE 16
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Attachtheendsoftheliftrodtotheliftbracketonthe
channel and the welded arm on the frame assembly.
Use two small 1/2" washers (EE) and 1/8" x 1-1/4"
cotter pins (O).
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (L)
5/16" WASHER (FF)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
FIGURE 18
STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• Attachtheskidshoestothebladeusingfour5/16"x
1" carriage bolts (L), 5/16" at washers (FF) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (V). Do not tighten yet.
FIGURE 17
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q)
BLADE PIVOT
BRACKET
PIVOT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
5/16" X 3/4"
BOLT (G)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
HANDLE GUIDE
3/8" x 1-1/4"
BOLT (E)
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• Assemblethebladepivotbrackettothepivotplate
assembly using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolts (E) and 3/8"
nylock nuts (Q).
• Assemblethehandleguidetotheframeassembly
using a 5/16" x 3/4" bolt (G) and 5/16" nylock nut (V).
BLADE MOUNT
GUSSET
HAIR COTTER
PIN (KK)
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Alignthechannelpivotplateassemblybehindthe
blade and guide the ends of the mounting rod, one
end at a time, into the holes at the bottom of the
blade mount gussets. Secure the mounting rod with
two hair cotter pins (KK).
FIGURE 19
COTTER
PIN (O)
LIFT ROD
1/2" WASHER,
SMALL (EE)
WELDED ARM