Behlen Country 80119070YEL User manual

F-21310 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70193 8-13-20
STATEMENT OF POLICY
It is the policy of Behlen Country to improve its products where it is possible
and practical to do so. Behlen Country reserves the right to make changes or
improvements in design and construction at any time, without incurring the obligation
to make these changes on previously manufactured units.
7’ Land Plane
80119070YEL
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PO Box 569
Columbus, NE 68602-0569
Ph: 800-447-2751Fax:
[phone]
www.behlencountry.com
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT
Congratulations on your purchase. Behlen Country has been in the business of providing
quality equipment to landowners for more than 80 years. Our 3-Point Equipment will provide
many years of service when maintained by the operator and used in accordance with the
capabilities of the product. For questions about this product, or for parts inquiries, please
contact our Customer Service Center listed below.

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
SAFETY
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY IN THE SAFETY
SECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION! BE ON THE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL. THIS SYMBOL IS USED TO CALL
YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
CRITICAL TERMS:
The critical terms CAUTION, WARNING, and
DANGER are used with the safety messages in
this manual and with each safety decal. They are
dened as follows:
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, CAN result in minor
or moderate injury. It also may be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in
serious injury or death, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in
serious injury or death. This Critical Term is to be
limited to the most extreme situations, typically
for machine components that, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
•Safety of the operator and bystanders is
one of the main concerns in designing and
developing a Land Plane. However, every
year accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few moments of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by
observing the following precautions and insist
those working with or for you adhere to them.
•In order to provide a better view, certain
illustrations in this manual may show an
assembly with a safety guard removed.
However, equipment should never be operated
in this condition. Keep all guards in place. If
guard removal becomes necessary for repairs,
reinstall the guard prior to use.
•Heed all safety decals and replace any that are
not legible or missing. The locations of such
safety decals are indicated in this manual.
•Never operate this equipment while using
alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder
alertness or coordination. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
•Under no circumstances should children under
the age of 18 be allowed to work with or around
this equipment. Do not allow anyone to operate
or assemble this equipment until they have read
this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and
operation. Review safety instructions with all
users often.
•This equipment is dangerous to anyone
unfamiliar with its operation. The owner/
operator is responsible for reading and
following all of the instructions in the manual.
The operator should be a responsible, properly
qualied and physically able person familiar
with farm machinery and competent in this
equipment’s operation.
•Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
If its ability to do a job, in a safe manner, is in
question - DON’T TRY IT.
•Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over
Protective System (ROPS) and seat belts.
Only properly trained people should operate
this machine. Always stop the PTO, set break,
shut off the tractor engine, remove the tractor
key, and allow implement to
come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor. Never leave
equipment unattended with
tractor running.

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CAUTION
BEFORE YOU START!!
Read the safety messages on the implement and
as shown in the manual. Observe the rules of
safety and common sense!
Important Safety Information
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual and
the manual for your tractor before assembly
or operating, to acquaint yourself with
both machines. It is the Owner/Operator’s
responsibility, if this machine is used by any
person other than yourself, or is loaned or
rented, to make certain prior to operating:
1. The operator’s manual is read and
understood.
2. Safety issues are understood and followed,
and proper usage is understood.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain
hazards which cannot be protected against
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 use. If there is something in this manual
you do not understand, ask your dealer or
manufacturer, to explain it to you. Improper
use can occur on machines that are loaned out
or rented to someone who has not read the
owner’s manual and is not familiar with a Land
Plane.
CAUTION - For safe operation, read rules and
instructions carefully.
The following safety precautions should be
thoroughly understood before attempting to
begin the assembly of this machine.
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of debris which might cause persons
working on the assembly to trip.
2. Do NOT lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use
a crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other
mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your
operator’s manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts
or assemblies to be blocked up, use only
blocking material that is in good condition
and is capable of handling the weight of the
assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the
blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
5. NEVER put hands, or any part of the body,
under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly
inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts,
bolts, or any other fastened assemblies have
been thoroughly tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly
READ and UNDERSTAND the operation
section of your operator’s manual.
8. Before operating, READ the maintenance
section of your operator’s manual to be
sure that any parts requiring lubrication are
serviced to avoid any possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment - If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly
or operation, contact your Behlen Country
dealer or representative.
Safety Information
This Land Plane was designed for one-
man operation from the tractor seat. Most
accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness. It is the responsibility of
the operator to see that no one is within
twenty-ve feet (25’) of the blade when it is in
operation. Do not operate the implement with
another person near, or in contact with, any part
of the Land Plane. Serious personal injury or
death may result if any attempt is made to assist
operation by hand.
Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety decals on the Land Plane,
and the safety rules set forth herein. Clean or
replace all safety stickers if they cannot be
clearly read and understood. They are there for
your safety as well as the safety of others. The
safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the
operator.
All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safety-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety
practices. The manufacturer has
designed this implement to be used
with all its safety equipment properly attached,
to minimize the chance of accidents. Study this

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manual to make sure you have all the safety
equipment attached.
When maneuvering close to buildings or
passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow
sufcient clearance for the implement
and tractor. NEVER operate tractor and
implement under trees with low hanging
limbs. Operators can be knocked off tractor and
run over by implement.
This Land Plane is only designed for speeds
less than 5 mph. Reduce speed on rough
surfaces.
When the use of hand tools is required
to perform any part of assembly, installation,
adjustment, maintenance, repairing,
removal or moving the blade, be
sure the tools used are designed and
recommended by the tool manufacturer for that
specic task.
Personal protection equipment including
hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation,
adjustments, maintenance, repairing, removal,
or moving the Land Plane.
Always use two people to handle heavy,
unwieldy components moving the Land
Plane.
Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger, if movement should
occur during assembly, operation,
maintenance, repairing, or moving the
Land Plane.
Never place yourself between the tractor
and Land Plane while implement is in
operation. When removing, or adjusting
equipment, be sure your body is never
under the blade.
A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor.
Use extreme care during travel. Slow
down on turns and watch out for bumps.
The tractor may need front counter-
weights to counter-balance the weight of the
Land Plane.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs
which can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while
taking prescription and some over-the-
counter medications.
DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS on the Land Plane
or tractor at any time. There is NO safe
place for any riders. NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN TO OPERATE OR BE
AROUND BLADE.
Before you operate the Land
Plane, check over all pins, bolts and
connections to be sure all are securely
in place. Replace any damaged or worn parts
immediately.
Consult local utility companies to make
certain there are no buried gas lines,
electrical cables, etc., in the work area
before beginning operation.
Do NOT allow anyone who is not
familiar with the safety rules and
operation instructions to use this Land
Plane.
Never replace any bolt with any length
other than what is specied in this
manual. A longer, or protruding fastener
is more likely to grab loose clothing or gloves
which can result in serious injury or death.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain
during operation.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only
at a low speed and at a gradual steering
angle. Make certain that at least 20%
of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to
maintain safe steering. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Check that all hardware is properly
installed. Always tighten all bolts to
proper torque. Make sure attachment
is properly secured, adjusted and in good
operating condition.
Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used
to restore your equipment to original
specications. The manufacturer will not
be responsible for the use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories and the damages that can
result in their use.
Keep alert and watch the front as well as the
rear when working with equipment. DO
NOT operate close to ditches or creeks.
Be careful to avoid catching implement
on stumps or other immovable objects.
Make adjustments to implement
only when it is attached to a tractor

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CAUTION
CAUTION
and blocked up. Always keep all persons and
children away from area when performing
adjustments, service or maintenance. Worn
edges can seriously affect the Land Plane’s
operation. Check for wear before each use and
replace as necessary.
Know your controls and how to stop
your tractor, engine, and implement
quickly in an emergency.
Do not operate the Land Plane without checking
that all movable parts are in good working
order. Always use care when operating
the Land Plane.
Instructions
Tractor Requirements, Preparation,
and Assembly
The Land Plane is designed to t Category 1
tractors equipped with a standard 3-Point hitch.
Check the tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic lift system.
It should operate up and down smoothly and
have enough power to lift the Land Plane. Refer
to your tractor’s operators manual or dealer for
any adjustments necessary to put the 3-Point
hydraulic lift system in good working order. (I&T
shop manuals will list most specications and
adjustment instructions - available from most
farm equipment dealers).
Smaller size tractors may need front counter
weights to counter-balance the weight of the
Land Plane. It is recommended that the tractor
be equipped with a Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) and a seat belt that is used.
NOTE: Land Planes are shipped with the lift arms
and Cat 1 lift pins on the inside of the horizontal
angles as shown below in Figure (A). They must
be disassembled and put on the outside of the
horizontal angles. Remove the ¾” bolt, and the
Cat 1 pins and the loosen the nuts on the Rear
Lift Arms.
Shift up and reassemble A-frame members as
shown at right. Reassemble Cat 1 Lift Pins facing
outward. Tighten all nuts.
A-Frame correctly assembled
shown below.
A heavy load can cause instability in driving
a tractor. Make sure the front of the tractor
is properly counter-balanced with weights.
Always drive slowly, especially around turns.
An unstable tractor could steer badly and
possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Mounting
1. Back tractor up to the Land Plane making sure
that the lift arms of tractor are on the outside of
the lift points on the Land Plane.
2. Slide lifting arms of tractor over lift pins on the
Land Plane.
3. Use lynch pins (customer supplied) to secure
implement to the tractor.
4. Connect top link (customer supplied) from
the tractor to the top center lifting point of the
Land Plane and insert hitch pin (customer
supplied).
5. Make any adjustments necessary to level the
blade from side to side.
When using blade in reverse position, extra
care should be taken not to ram into piles of
dirt or debris. Tractor lift arms and the Land
Plane are not built to take high impact loads
in this position. Ramming backwards can also
dislodge operator from seat and/or tractor
controls, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fig. A
¾”
Bolt
Rear Lift
Arm
bolts
Cat 1 Lift Pins

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Preparation
Procedure
•Thoroughly read and understand your
Operator’s Manuals.
•Before beginning operation, contact your local
utility company to make certain there are no gas
lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area.
•Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the tractor to roll.
•Be sure tractor tires and rims are in good
condition. Inate tires to proper air pressure.
•All persons should be at least twenty-ve feet
(25’) away during operation. Clear the area of
helpers, bystanders, and especially children.
•Do NOT allow anyone to stand between the
hitch and blade.
•It is only recommended that tractors with wide
front axles use the Land Plane. Tricycle front
wheel arrangements are inherently unstable and
can cause rollover accidents.
•Check the tractor master shield over the PTO
stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor.
•Make sure all safety stickers are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
•Do NOT allow riders. There is no safe place for
anyone to ride or sit on tractor or implement.
•Check that all equipment is properly installed
and securely attached to the tractor.
Operation
If you have any questions regarding the proper
operation of this Land Plane, contact your
dealer or the manufacturer.
It is the responsibility of the operator to see that
no one else is within twenty-ve feet (25’) of the
tractor when it is started.
•Raise or lower the Land Plane to determine how
much or how little material you would like to
move.
•The deeper you set the blade, the slower you
will need to go with your tractor and the more
stress you put on the Land Plane as well as the
tractor. It is better to take less material and do it
more times than to try to do it all in one pass.
•This unit is not made to push, only to be pulled.
Pushing can damage the Top Link on the tractor
as well as the tractor lift arms.
•Lower blade to ground and start moving
forward. Your speed will be determined by the
condition of the soil. You may need to use less
or more angle depending on the job.
•Speed of the tractor should not exceed 5 mph.
•When you are turning, lift the unit from the
ground.
•Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid
sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” the tractor
and blade.
•Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
DO NOT TAKE A DITCH AT 90° (straight on)!
Always go in at an angle or damage may occur.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any adjustments to the Land Plane, make
sure to disengage power to equipment, lower
3-Point hitch and all raised components to the
ground, operate valve levers to release any
hydraulic pressure, set parking break, stop
engine, remove key and allow implement to
come to a complete stop before dismounting
tractor. Never leave equipment unattended
with tractor running.
It is essential that everyone involved in the
operation, transportation, maintenance,
and storage of this equipment be aware,
concerned, prudent and properly trained in
safety.
The cutting edge of the blades are extremely
sharp. Exercise extreme caution when working
around or near the cutting edges. Failure to
stay clear of the cutting edges can result in
serious injury.

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CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Stop IMMEDIATELY upon striking an
obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key,
inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation. Never leave the seat of
the tractor while engine is engaged.
Watch for hidden obstructions, like buried
pipes, rocks, concrete piers or uneven slabs
of concrete when operating the Land Plane
as damage to the unit can occur. This is
especially true with snow removal.
Transportation
Guidelines
Unit should be lifted as high as the tractor will
allow being sure the unit is clear of the ground
when transporting.
Care should be taken that at least 20% of tractor
weight should be on the front tires. A safe speed
should be maintained during transportation.
Tractor weight ballast may be needed to even out
weight to maintain proper steering.
Do NOT lower unit to pavement, blacktop or
gravel road while transporting. Damage to the unit
can occur.
When transporting on roadways always use a
Safety Sign, and drive in a manner to allow other
vehicles to pass you safely.
When traveling on public roads, whether at
night or during the day, use accessory lights
and devices for adequate warning to operators
of other vehicles. Comply with all federal,
state, and local laws.
Maintenance
Before servicing the Land Plane, engage the
parking break or place the transmission in
“PARK”, shut off tractor, and remove key.
1. Make certain any safety and instruction decals
are attached to the Land Plane 3-Point hitch. If
they are lost, damaged, or painted over, order
replacements from Behlen Country at 1-800-
447-2751.
2. Clean unit of dirt and debris to minimize rusting
and wear.
3. Keep cutting edges sharp. Sharp cutting edges
work easier and better. Check more often if
working in rocky soil conditions.
5. Replace any worn or damaged parts
immediately.
6. Check all bolts and nuts to make sure they are
tight.
7. NEVER go underneath equipment. Never place
any part of the body underneath equipment or
between movable parts even when the engine
is turned off. Servicing this Land Plane does
not require going underneath.
Replacing Cutting Edge
To service the Land Plane when attached to the
tractor, it must be blocked off the ground.
1. Place two 4” x 4” blocks under each side frame
of the Land Plane.
2. Lower Land Plane to rest securely on the
blocks.
3. Remove the lock nuts and plow nuts from the
blade. Turn cutting edge over and use new
edge, or replace it if both sides have been
used.
4. Reattach cutting edge to Land Plane and
secure with plow bolts and hex nuts previously
removed, and tighten.

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Cleaning And
Storage
After Each Use
•Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt,
grass, crop residue, etc. from Land Plane.
•Inspect Land Plane and replace worn or
damaged parts
•Replace any safety decals that are missing or
not readable.
Before Extended Storage
•Follow cleaning instructions from above.
•Wash implement using low-pressure water
spray.
•Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decals off surface.
•Spraying near chipped or scratched paint can
also cause paint to peel more.
•Inspect implement for worn or damaged parts
and replace any missing safety stickers.
•Sand down scratches and edges where paint is
missing and repaint to prevent rust.
•Store the implement in a shed or under a
tarpaulin to protect it from the weather. The
blade should be resting on boards or some
other object. Keep out of soil when storing.
•Store in clean, dry place away from human
activity or livestock.
WARRANTY
This unit carries a 1 year warranty, with the
exception of wear parts. Dated proof of purchase
required on all claims.

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Parts List for Land Plane
Ref.
No. Part No. Description Qty.
180509070YEL 7’ Land Plane Weldment 1
280627710YEL BB Front A-Frame 2
380627690YEL BB A-Frame Brace Bar 2
480609110YEL Land Plane Wear Skid 2
5 3018380 3/8” x 6” x 7’ Cutting Edge 2
6 3018352 Cat. 1 Universal Lift Pin w/Hardware 2
7H00BOLTP030 Bolt HHC 3/4” x 5” Gr 5 (plated) 1
8H00BOLTP029 Bolt HHC 3/4” x 2½” Gr 5 (plated) 2
9 3948004 Washer, Flat 3/4” Plated 6
10 80627595 Tube Bushing, A-Frame 1
11 3948051 Washer, Std. Lock 3/4” 3
12 2688006 Nut, Hex 3/4” NC 3
13 3018554 Bolt, Plow 5/8-11 x 2” #3 30
14 3948019 Washer, Lock 5/8” ZP 30
15 2688022 Nut, Hex 5/8-11 ZP 30