BEFCO BRB-296 User manual

BEFCO®
Operator’s Manual
GROUND ENGAGE EQUIPMENT
Heavy Duty Rear Blades
BRB-284, BRB-296
The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
Manual 971-210B
January 2018

SAFETY
Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your
attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in injury or death.
Signal Words
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal words for each have been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

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PARTS MANUAL
29
8 - WARRANTY
28
7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
27
6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
265.03 - Storage 265.02 - Suggested Spare Parts 255.01 - Cutting Blade Reversal or Replacement 25
5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES
234.02 - Service 224.01 - Maintenance Safety 22
4 - MAINTENANCE
213.12 - Transport 203.11 - Uneven Terrain 193.10 - Optional Hydraulic Angling Cylinder 193.09 - Optional Skid Shoes 153.08 - Operating Techniques 153.07 - Working Speed 143.06 - Start Up 133.05 - Attaching to the Tractor 123.04 - Pre-Operational Check 113.03 - Assembly Instructions 113.02 - Setup 93.01 - Operational Safety 9
3 - OPERATION
72.03 - Messages and Signs 72.02 - Starting and Stopping 62.01 - Preparation 6
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
51.03 - Model and Serial Number ID 41.02 - Warranty Information 41.01 - General 4
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new rear blade
is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality, sturdy components
that will fulfill your working expectations. Read this manual carefully. It will instruct you
on how to operate and service your implement safely and correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/or in equipment damage.
1.01 - General
CAUTION: Right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by
facing in the direction the implement will travel when going forward (see fig. 2).
1.02 - Warranty Information
Carefully read the Warranty section1, detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty.
Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as
described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer by
completing and forwarding the Warranty Registration form to the Company, along with
a copy of the dealer’s invoice. It is in your best interest to insure that this has been
done.
Warranty does not cover the following:
1. Cleaning, transporting, mailing and service call charges.
2. Normal wear items such as cutting blade, etc.
3. Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance,
improper protection or improper use.
4. The use of non-original spare parts and accessories.
Your Authorized Company Dealer has genuine parts in stock. Only these approved
replacement parts should be used.
This limited warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The cost of normal
maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use and related labor will be borne by
the owner.
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1See Chapter 8 - Warranty.

1.03 - Model and Serial Number ID
Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number. Record
your implement model and serial number in the space provided. Your dealer needs this
information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts.
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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products.
Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single
careless act of an operator.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand all safety and
operating instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Allow only properly trained personnel to operate the implement. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your
tractor, before assembly or operation, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the
owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is
loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating, reads and
understands the operator’s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use.
2.01 - Preparation
1. Before operating equipment read and understand the operator’s manual and the
safety signs (see fig. 2).
2. Thoroughly inspect the implement before initial operation to assure that all
packaging materials, i.e., wires, bands, and tape have been removed.
3. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection,
safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining and/or repairing the implement.
4. Operate the implement only with a tractor equipped with an approved
Roll-Over-Protective-System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor.
5. Clear area to be worked of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown,
causing injury or damage.
6. Before beginning operation, contact local utility companies to make certain there are
no bundled gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area.
7. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
9. Ensure that all safety decals are properly installed and in good condition.
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2.02 - Starting and Stopping
1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is
working.
2. Be sure the tractor is in “Neutral” before starting engine.
3. Equipment operating power is ground driven. Know how to stop the tractor quickly in
case of an emergency.
4. After striking an obstacle, shut the tractor off, remove key and thoroughly inspect for
damage before restarting.
2.03 - Messages and Signs
1. Read and adhere to all safety and operating decals on this machine (see fig. 2).
2. Before dismounting tractor: Allow moving parts to stop, stop engine, set brake and
remove the key of unattended equipment.
3. Keep safety decals in place and in good condition.
4. Do not use with bystanders in area.
5. Allow no riders on tractor or implement.
6. Allow moving parts to stop before repair.
7. Securely support implement before working underneath.
Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify
model and serial number when ordering.
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Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged.
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right side
left side
left side
right side
Yellow reflective
Red reflective
decal
deca
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3 - OPERATION
You have purchased a heavy duty rear blade designed for snow removal, landscape
grading, construction clean up, dirt leveling and backfilling applications. It is an ideal
machine for hobby farmers, landscapers, nurseries and construction operations.
The heavy duty series, available in 84” and 96” (BRB-284 & BRB-296), are specifically
designed for medium sized tractors with HP ranging from 30 to 80 and category 1 or 2
three point hitch or a category 1 or 2 Quick Hitch. These heavy duty blades feature a
sturdy frame construction with ½”x6” heat treated reversible cutting edge blade, ¼”
reinforced moldboard thickness, 11 offset possibilities (5 right, 5 left and 1 center) in 7.5
degrees increments that allow the operator to work next to walls or curbs, 5 tilt positions
up to 30 degrees and offer 16 angling and 16 reversing capabilities up to 60 degrees.
Available options are: Skid shoes for easy height adjustment and a consistent finish and
a hydraulic angling cylinder for quick and easy blade offset adjustment.
3.01 - Operational Safety
CAUTION: Our rear blades are designed considering safety as the most important
aspect and are the safest available in today’s market. Unfortunately, human
carelessness can override the safety features built into our machines. Injury
prevention and work safety, aside from the features on our rear blades, are very
much due to the responsible use of the equipment. It must always be operated
prudently following with great care, the safety instructions laid out in this manual.
1. The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented
by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read
and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and
operating instructions, prior to using.
2. Do not operate the tractor and implement when you are tired, sick or when using
medication.
3. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several yards from the implement. Only
properly trained people should operate this machine.
4. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to
someone who has not read the operator’s manual and is not familiar with the
implement.
5. Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition
key, lower implement to the ground before dismounting tractor. Never leave
equipment unattended with the tractor running.
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6. Never place hands or feet under implement with tractor engine running or before you
are sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.
7. Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
8. Do not allow riders on the implement or tractor at any time. There is no safe place
for riders.
9. Before backing up, look behind carefully.
10.Never operate tractor and implement under trees with low hanging limbs. Operators
can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the implement.
11.The parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However,
they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guard rails and
concrete abutments. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown
outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious
injury, or even death, never allow the machine to contact such obstacles.
12.Frequently check cutting blade. It should be free of nicks and cracks and securely
fastened.
13.Stop implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove
key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
14.Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop-offs.
15.Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on
hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful
when turning sharp corners.
16.Before beginning operation, contact local utility companies to make certain there are
no bundled gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area.
17.Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be
careful when changing directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
Avoid operation on steep slopes.
18.When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on
tractor front wheels. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front end loader, front wheel
weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of
tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS
weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
19.Inspect the entire machine periodically2. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken
parts, and leaky or loose fittings.
20.Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up”
tractor and implement.
21.Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
22.Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
23.Comply with all federal, state and local laws during transport on roads.
24.Before parking the machine, lower the foot stand and secure it with the lock pins.
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2See Chapter 4 - Maintenance.

3.02 - Setup
Notice to dealer: Pre-delivery setup and service including lubrication is the
responsibility of the authorized dealer. It is up to him to assure that the machine is in
perfect condition and ready to be used. It is his responsibility to ensure that the
customer is aware of all safety aspects and operational procedures for the implement.
He must also fill out the Pre-Delivery Checklist3prior to delivering the implement.
3.03 - Assembly Instructions
For transportation purposes the main components of the rear blade are shipped
unassembled.
CAUTION: Stand clear of bands when cutting as they could be under sufficient
tension to cause them to fly loose. Take care in removing bands and wire. They
often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily.
To assemble the rear blade proceed as follows (see fig. 3):
1. Securely block blade assembly (composed of moldboard (#5) and swivel box (#1)
that are pre-assembled at the factory) with blocks or stands so that the swivel box
(#1) is upward.
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3See Chapter 7 - Pre-Delivery Checklist.
1
10
Fig. 3 - Rear blade assembly.
5
2
3
7
8
6
4
9
11
12
13

2. Ensure that the pivot bolt 1.00”-8x2.25” (#3) that attaches the moldboard to the
swivel box is securely installed.
3. The swivel box cap (#2) must be removed in order to slide in the rear hitch frame
(#6). Unbolt the swivel box cap (#2).
4. Slide the rear hitch frame through the swivel box, install swivel box pin (#11) and
secure with hairpin cotter.
5. Reinstall the swivel box cap (#2) by applying the correct torque to the four bolts
½”-20x1.25”4.
6. Position the “A” frame (#9) through the rear hitch fame (#6).
7. Insert pivot pin (#10) on bottom of “A” frame and through rear hitch frame and pivot
pin (#7) on top of “A” frame and through rear hitch frame, secure both pins with
hairpins provided.
8. Insert the foot stand (#12) in storage position to support the blade and secure with
lynch pin.
9. Install the adjustment brace (#13) to the left or to the right of the “A” frame assembly.
IMPORTANT: The male end should be installed through the “A” frame (#9) and the
female end through the rear frame (#6). Slide a pin on each side and secure with
hairpins.
10.Insert the right and left hitch pins (#8) through the holes on the “A” frame and secure
with lynch pins.
11.Ensure all hardware is properly tightened.
WARNING: Ensure that the pivot bolt that attaches the moldboard to the swivel
box is always in place and properly tightened before assembly and before
reversing the blade. If missing, the blade will fall and may cause serious injury.
3.04 - Pre-Operational Check
IMPORTANT: Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment:
1. No wrappings or foreign objects are around the implement.
2. The cutting blade is properly installed and the bolts properly torqued5.
3. All hardware is tight.
4. No people or animals are in the work area.
WARNING: Ensure pivot bolt that attaches the moldboard to the pivot box is
properly tightened to the welded nut. Blade can fall causing serious injury if pivot
bolt is not securely installed.
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5Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, page 24.
4Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, page 24.

3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor
Model BRB-284 and BRB-296 may be used on tractors with up to 80 HP and a category
1 or 2 three point hitch or a category 1 or 2 Quick Hitch6.
DANGER: Never allow anyone to stand between the rear blade and tractor during
hookup operations.
To attach the rear blade to the tractor proceed as follows:
1. Back up the tractor to the rear blade until the draft links align with the lower hitch
pins. The outer hitch position is for a category 2 lift arm and the inner hitch position
is for a category 1 lift arm (see fig. 4).
2. Stop engine, engage parking brakes and remove key before dismounting tractor.
3. Secure the draft links by sliding the hitch pins through the bottom hitch holes on the
“A” frame and through the draft links and secure them in place with lynch pins.
4. Raise foot stand all the way up and secure with lynch pin.
5. Attach top link to the top hitch of the rear blade “A” frame using a top link pin. The
top hole is for a category 1 or 2 hitch (an optional bushing should be used for a
category 2 hitch), the bottom hole is for a category 1 or 2 Quick Hitch (see fig. 4).
6. Adjust the tractor sway chains/bars to center the rear blade behind the tractor and
control the side sway.
7. Ensure blade is level by adjusting draft links and top link.
8. Slowly operate tractor controls up and down to ensure that the drawbar, tires and
other equipment on the tractor does not touch the blade frame, moldboard or cutting
blade. If necessary adjust or remove tractor drawbar to eliminate interference with
blade. Ensure blade is at least 6” from tractor tires throughout the complete range of
three point movement.
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6Refer to Table 2 - Technical Features, page 24.
Fig. 4 - Attaching to the tractor, hitch options.
Cat. 1 or 2 (with optional bushing)
Quick-Hitch
Cat. 2
Cat. 1

DANGER: Never attempt to attach the implement to the tractor or make any
adjustments to it without first turning the tractor off.
DANGER: Failure to ensure a secure coupling of the implement to the tractor can
cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor.
3.06 - Start Up
DANGER: Never allow anyone around the implement when it is in operation.
CAUTION: For emergency reasons, learn how to stop the tractor and implement
quickly.
Before starting to work, never forget that the operator is responsible for the following:
1. Safe and correct driving of the tractor and implement.
2. To learn precise safe operating procedures for both the tractor and the implement.
3. To ensure all maintenance and lubrication has been performed on the implement.
4. To have read and understood all safety aspects for the implement in the operator’s
manual.
5. To have read and understood all safety decals on the implement.
6. To have contacted the local utility companies to make certain there are no bundled
gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area.
7. Checking the overall condition of the machine.
8. Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain
balance.
9. Checking the tractor tires for the proper pressure in accordance with the tractor
operator’s manual.
10.Making sure the proper attire is worn. Avoiding loose fitting clothing which can
become entangled. Wearing sturdy, tough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in
bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
11.Checking area for stones, branches and other debris that might be thrown.
12.Ensuring proper lighting is available, sunlight or good artificial lighting.
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3.07 - Working Speed
Ground speed is determined by the soil condition and tractor power. Simple
experimentation will determine the best speed for the desired results, usually 2 to 5
mph.
3.08 - Operating Techniques
The heavy duty blade can be adjusted in several different positions and/or combination
of positions to fit most of your application needs. It can be angled and reversed, it can
be tilted and it can be offset to one side (see fig. 5).
Top link/scraping adjustment:
The rear blade level can be adjusted by adjusting the tractor’s top link. Lengthening the
top link will allow the blade to contact the ground at a sharper pitch and will result in a
more aggressive action. Shortening the top link when scraping will raise the cutting
blade to provide a more shallow cut.
Material may be spread by gradually raising the blade as the tractor moves forward.
Loose material will require a different top link adjustment than hard or compacted soil.
Backfilling adjustment:
The scraper blade should be reversed and lowered to the ground before backing the
tractor up to the fill material. Adjusting the top link will help control desired level of blade
penetration.
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Fig. 5 - Blade adjustments.
Offset adjustment
Angling and
reversing
Tilt adjustment

Reversing or angling adjustments (see fig. 6):
The heavy duty rear blade may be angled up to 60 degrees forward (8 positions to the
right, 8 positions to the left and one center position) or, after turning the blade 180° it
may be angled up to 60° in the reverse position for backfilling applications (8 positions
to the right, 8 to the left and one center position). Each setting represents a 7.5 degree
adjustment.
For some tractors blade can be rotated without unhooking from the tractor. Wider
models may require disassembly of pivot bolt to reverse the blade.
To angle or reverse the blade proceed as follows:
1. Lift implement from the ground.
2. Remove hairpins and pull out the 2 swivel pins (see #4, fig. 3).
3. Set blade at desired angle and replace swivel pins and hairpins.
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Fig. 6 - Blade angle adjustment.
30°
0°
30°
0°
60°60°

WARNING: Ensure pivot bolt that attaches the moldboard to the pivot box is
properly tightened to the welded nut. Blade can fall causing serious injury if pivot
bolt is not securely installed.
Tilt adjustment (see fig. 7):
On the heavy duty series (BRB-284 and BRB-296) the tilt of the blade can be adjusted
by using one of the five tilt positions available on the blade swivel (2 on the right, 2 on
the left and one center position). The blade can be tilted 15 or 30 degrees right or left by
pulling out the tilt pin (see #11, fig. 3) on the swivel box (see #1, fig. 3) and replacing it
at the desired tilt angle.
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Fig. 7 - Blade tilt adjustment.
15°
0°
15°
0°
30°30°

CAUTION: Depending on the size of the tractor, you may not be able to tilt the
blade and still be able to raise it high enough to clear the ground during
transport.
Offset adjustment (see fig. 8):
The rear blade can be offset to the right or to the left up to 37.5° (or 21”) by removing
the pin on the adjusting brace (see #13, fig. 3) and the pin on the moldboard assembly
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Fig. 8 - Offset adjustments. Blade shown at 0 degrees offset.
Unit can be offset in 7.5 degrees
increments up to 37.5 degrees,
right or left of center.
rightleft
male brace
female brace
Note: Male brace must be
attached to A-Frame; female
brace must be attached to
moldboard assembly.
In order to maintain the moldboard perpendicular
to the direction of travel, insert brace pin and
moldboard pin in the same position number
Male brace attached to left side
of A-Frame.
Male brace attached to right side
of A-Frame.
Pin position on moldboard
Pin position on moldboard
Drawing A - Right offset
Drawing B - Left offset
according to the drawings below:
Pin position on male brace
Pin position on male brace
0 deg. / 0" offsetPosition 1
7.5 deg. / 5" offsetPosition 2
15 deg. / 9" offsetPosition 3 22.5 deg. / 13" offsetPosition 4
30 deg. / 17" offsetPosition 5 37.5 deg. / 21" offsetPosition 6
0 deg. / 0.00" offsetPosition 1
7.5 deg. / 5" offsetPosition 2
15 deg. / 9" offsetPosition 3 22.5 deg. / 13" offsetPosition 4
30 deg. / 17" offsetPosition 5 37.5 deg. / 21" offsetPosition 6

(see #4, fig. 3) and by swinging the frame to the desired position. Once in position
reinstall the pins and hairpins.
NOTE: In order to offset the blade to the right, the adjustable brace must be mounted on
the left side of the frame, and to offset the blade to the left the adjustable brace must be
mounted to the right of the frame.
The optional hydraulic cylinder can be installed to offset blade by using the tractor’s
hydraulics to extend and retract the cylinder.
3.09 - Optional Skid Shoes
The optional skid shoes for easy height adjustment will enable a consistent finish.
To install the skid shoes proceed as follows:
1. Raise blade off the ground.
2. Stop engine, engage parking brakes and remove key before dismounting tractor.
3. Remove the 2 outermost 5/8”-11x1.75” plow bolts on each end of the blade.
4. Align slots on skid shoes to moldboard and install using two 5/8”-11x2” plow bolts,
two 5/8” lock washers and two 5/8” hex nuts per side.
5. Ensure all hardware is properly tightened before resuming operation.
NOTE: Skid shoes should be rotated periodically from right to left to prolong their
operational life.
3.10 - Optional Hydraulic Angling Cylinder
An optional hydraulic cylinder is available for quick and easy blade offset adjustments.
The cylinder should be mounted in place of the adjustment brace. Mount the cylinder to
the right of the frame to offset implement to the left or mount the cylinder to the left of
the frame to offset implement to the right.
To install hydraulic cylinder proceed as follows (see fig. 9):
1. Lower foot stand to safely support implement.
2. Remove adjustment brace by removing both pins.
3. Position the hydraulic cylinder (#1) with ports on top and with cylinder base towards
the front mounting bracket (see fig. 9).
4. Insert the two pins (#3) and secure with hairpins.
5. Insert the 90° elbows (#2) on the cylinder ports.
6. Screw the hoses onto the elbows.
7. Screw the quick connect nipples on the hoses.
8. Connect hoses to the tractor’s hydraulic system.
9. Ensure all hardware is properly tightened.
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WARNING: High pressure hydraulic oil leaks can penetrate skin resulting in
injury, gangrene or death. Be sure to relieve any hydraulic oil pressure before
disconnecting any lines or pipes between implement and tractor hydraulic
system. Check for oil leaks using a cardboard, never use hands.
3.11 - Uneven Terrain
DANGER: Be careful of rollover when operating tractor and implement over
uneven ground.
The following precautions should always be observed when working on uneven terrain:
1. In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire
ballast should be used to improve stability.
2. Observe the type of terrain and develop a safe working pattern.
3. Operate the implement up and down steep slopes, not across slopes, to prevent the
tractor from tipping. Avoid sudden stops and starts, and slow down before changing
directions on a slope.
4. Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the
tractor and implement.
5. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control.
6. Watch for holes, roots or other hidden objects. Do not use near the edge of a gully,
ditch or stream bank.
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Fig. 9 - Hydraulic cylinder assembly. 3
1
2
1. hydraulic cylinder
2. elbows
3. pins