Degelman 46/5700 Series User manual

JOHN DEERE
6000 SERIES
OPERATOR MANUAL
& PARTS CATALOG
142019 v2.0
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
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QUICK GUIDE INDEX
Introduction 1
Safety 2
Operation 4
Transport & Storage 6
Troubleshooting 7
Maintenance 8
Blade Attachments 11
Blade Components 12
Main Frame and Brackets 13
Fit-up Arrangements 14
D-lock Quick-Tach 16
Mounting 17
Hydraulic Routing 18
Cylinders 20
Warranty 21
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
IMPORTANT:
READ MANUAL
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This manual has been designed to help you with
three extremely important issues: Operation, Safety,
and Maintenance. It is strongly recommended that
you read through the entire manual and review it
annually for:
• your own personal safety.
• the safety of others.
• helpful and effective operation
techniques.
• maintenance procedures.
• preventative maintenance.
Your authorized Degelman dealer can be
contacted for ordering any replacement parts,
decals, or manuals. Since many of our parts are
specially designed specifically for this dozer blade
we strongly recommend you always replace them
with genuine Degelman parts only.
This manual and its contents were current at the time
of its first printing. To increase product performance
and operation, some part modifications and changes
may occur that are not reflected in this manual.
Note: The description “Right”or“Left” as used in this
manual is determined by the direction the tractor
will travel while in use (unless otherwise stated).
Degelman is proud to welcome you to our rapidly
increasing family of high quality and dependable
product owners. This product was designed and
built specifically for you, the customer. Through our
research and with your input and feedback, we
present to you our 46/5700 Series Dozer Blade.
Designed with durability, safety, and performance in
mind, this dozer blade is ready for years of quality
service. In order to help you keep your dozer blade
in top operating condition we have provided you
with this manual.
Your serial number is
found on the serial number plate.
It is important to record the serial and model
number of your dozer for proof of ownership and
for any required service or maintenance assistance.
Serial Number
Owner Name
Model
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Address
Phone
The 46/5700 Dozer Blade consists of a dozer
blade connected to a pivot/main frame assembly.
Typically, this assembly mounts to a front hanger
bracket along with side or rear axle brackets that
are bolted securely onto the frame of your tractor.
The blade is attachable/detachable with a simple
D-lock mounting system and hydraulic hook-up.
The 46/5700 Blade has two hydraulically controlled
ranges of motion – lift & angle.
Lift Angle
WELCOME PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Left
Side
Right
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Serial Number Plate

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Safety
Why is SAFETY
important to YOU?
3 BIG Reasons:
• Accidents Can Disable and Kill
• Accidents Are Costly
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
. . . for your own safety and that of others!
- If you are not familiar with basic agriculture &
industrial safety, you must get training.
- Owners of equipment must give operating
instructions to other operators such as family
members or a hired hand.
- Making any design changes to equipment could
cause a hazard, damage your machine & void
your warranty.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Degelman implement. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain, or work around the machine
be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures, and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and will
alert you to good safety practices that should be
adhered to while operating this equipment.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you, but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar
with the recommended operating and maintenance
procedures and follows all the safety precautions.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury
or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Owners must give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the unit, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided!
• A person who has not read and understood ALL
operating and safety instructions is not qualified
to operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of
the equipment.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury
if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a
reminder to follow appropriate safety practices.
Note the use of the Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING,
and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate
Signal Word has been selected using the following
guidelines:
SIGNAL WORDS
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages applied to the dozer blade and in this
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of injury or death. Follow the
instructions provided on the safety messages.
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
YOU are RESPONSIBLE

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Wear Protective Equipment
Note: Before working on machine, always turn
tractor off, set controls in neutral, and remove
ignition key.
• Wear proper safety equipment such
as safety glasses and shoes, hearing
protection, hard
hats, or any other
appropriate items
to prevent injury.
• Loss of hearing or hearing impairment may result
from prolonged exposure to loud noise. Wear
suitable hearing protective devices such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect your hearing.
• Safely operating this equipment requires the full
attention of the operator. Do not wear radio or
music headphones, or talk on your phone while
operating this machine. Never operate while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs or allow
anyone under the influence to operate the tractor.
Doctor
Ambulance
Hospital
Fire Department
Prepare for Emergencies
• Keep a first aid kit and
fire extinguisher handy.
• Keep emergency numbers
for doctor, hospital, ambulance, and
fire department near your phone.
HYDRAULIC
• Keep all parts clean.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Don’t try any makeshift repairs.
• Before operating check that everything is tight and
not broken.
• Wear gloves and eye protection when searching
for leaks. Use a piece of wood or cardboard but
not your hand. High pressure oil will penetrate
your skin. If that happens you risk serious injury.
BLADE
• Lower blade to the ground when not in use.
• Keep clear of blade when tractor is running.
• Keep hands & feet away from under blade.
• Turn engine off when hooking up hydraulics and
engaging DLOCK during mounting or dismounting.
TRANSPORTING
• Lift blade up then hold with safety chain.
• Make sure SMV sign & reflectors are clean.
• Use your hazard lights.
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and all safety signs before using. Review safety
related items with all operators annually.
2. Lower blade to ground, stop tractor engine,
place all controls in neutral, set park brake and
remove ignition key before servicing, adjusting
or repairing.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. DO NOT allow riders on the machine or tractor
during operation or transporting.
5. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
6. DO NOT operate machine on steep side hills or
slopes.
7. Be careful when working around or maintaining
a high-pressure hydraulic system. Ensure all
components are tight and in good repair before
starting.
8. Clean all reflectors, lights and the SMV sign
before transporting on a highway or public
road. Be sure to check with local highway
authorities and comply with their lighting
requirements.
9. Stay well back from machine when operating.
Keep others away.
10. DO NOT operate the Dozer without an
adequate amount of rear wheel ballast.
Safety

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Operation
TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
The Degelman Dozer Blade is a push type tractor
attachment designed primarily for excavating,
levelling and filling of dirt, snow and silage.
It is the owners or operators responsibility to read
this manual carefully to learn how to operate
the machine safely and how to set it to provide
maximum efficiency. Safety is everyone’s business.
By following safe operating practices, a safe
environment is provided for the operator and
bystanders.
The manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day. By following the operating
instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program your machine will provide
many years of trouble-free service.
BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on
the Dozer Blade when it is new, there are some
mechanical checks that must be done to ensure
the long term integrity of the unit. When using the
machine for the first time, follow this procedure:
A. Before using:
1. Read Operator's Manual.
2. Lubricate all points shown in the
Maintenance Section.
3. Check all bolt tightness.
B. After operating for 2 hours:
1. Check all hardware.
2. Check all hardware tightness.
3. Check all hydraulic system connections.
Tighten if any are leaking.
C. After operating 10 hours:
1. Repeat Step B.
2. Go to the service schedule as outlined in the
Maintenance Section.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
1. Wheel Spacing
Important: To avoid possible damage from
over stressing tractor axles, use no tire combination
which results in overall width greater than the
width of the angle blade.
Important: Before beginning operation, turn
the wheel fully to the right and left to be sure there
is sufficient clearance between the tires and the
angling cylinders. If necessary, move the wheels
to a wider setting to provide clearance. See your
Tractor Operator's Manual.
2. Rear Wheel Weight and Tire Inflation:
Add necessary rear end weights for efficient
operation and safety. Any of the cast-iron weights
recommended for your tractor or liquid in the tires,
may be used for necessary ballast. Be sure the
weight is distributed equally on each rear wheel.
Inflate front and rear tires to proper pressure as
recommended in the Tractor Operator’s Manual for
heavy front-mounted implements.
3. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level:
Check the oil level in the tractor hydraulic system
daily. Refer to your tractor operator's Manual for
Instructions. Keep the oil supply up to the proper
level. Before checking oil supply, fully extend
and retract angle and lift cylinders 3 - 4 times and
return the blade to the ground.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The dozer blade consists of a blade/cutting edge
unit attached to a pivot-main frame combination
suspended from the tractor by the front hanger
and side or axle brackets. By driving the tractor
forward with the blade either straight ahead or
angled, and allowing the cutting edge to run just
under the ground surface - dirt, silage or snow is
relocated as desired.
ATTACHING THE DOZER BLADE
NOTE: Please refer to the assembly section of this
manual - for full instructions for attaching your
specific tractor and blade model.
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICS
Before beginning operation, bleed the hydraulic
system to remove any air. To do this, cycle the
hydraulics several times by holding the cylinder
fully extended for several seconds. This will cause
any trapped air to be purged from cylinder.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
To assure smooth operation in cold weather, cycle
the cylinders several times to warm the oil in the
hydraulic system.

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Operation
ANGLING DOZER BLADE
The dozer blade can be hydraulically angled
approximately 18° to the right or left by operating
the proper tractor remote cylinder lever. In the
angled position, the dozer blade can be used
for backfilling trenches, side-casting into ditches,
levelling and grading.
A dual relief valve is incorporated to protect
the hydraulic angling system when the blade is
overloaded. (This valve will bypass the hydraulic
fluid and diminish the degrees that the blade was
initially angled.)
Important: To avoid damage to tractor or
blade, the hydraulic system must be hooked up
properly including line to hydraulic tank drain.
FLOATING THE DOZER BLADE
Here are some the things you can do with your
hydraulic system in float position:
• Skim the top of pavement
• Run on the skid shoes
• Back drag
By placing the remote cylinder operating lever for
the lift function in float position, the blade may be
used to smooth an area by running the tractor in
reverse (refer to Tractor Operator's Manual). On
moderate grades, the tractor can be driven up
the slope and the blade dropped down for back-
dragging. It may also be used to push dirt or snow
on pavement or other smooth surfaces.
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Every operator should read this manual and
be instructed in safe operating procedures. An
untrained operator is not qualified to operate this
machine and could place themselves or bystanders
in danger.
OPERATING SPEED
For normal operation, operate the tractor at a
comfortable or manufacturer recommended speed.
When operating over rough terrain or limited to
space, reduce engine speed. The actual forward
speed will be determined by tractor horsepower,
land density and depth of cut.
Experience will teach you the most efficient operating
speed, but as a rule 3-4 MPH (5-7 km/h) is a normal
operating range.
DEPTH/SKID SHOES
Soft uneven ground
• Skid shoe low
• Blade high
Hard even ground
• Skid shoe high
• Blade low
Skid Shoe
High
Skid Shoe
Low
Blade
Low
Blade
High
BLADE DEPTH
Gauge the depth of cut to push the most material
possible without losing speed through spinning
the wheels or slowing the tractor engine. Do this
by setting the depth shoes, and by regulating the
depth for the blade height with the lifting cylinder
operating lever.
The distance the material is pushed should be kept
to a minimum. Dig and cut the material downgrade
whenever possible.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Efficient and safe operation of the Dozer Blade
requires that each operator reads and understands
the operating procedures and all related safety
procedures outlined in this manual.
Before Using for the FIRST Time
• Lubricate all points
• Torque all hardware to correct setting
• Check hardware torque & hydraulics
after the first 2 hrs & again after 10 hrs.
Before Using EVERY Time
Check: • If all points lubricated
• All components attached securely
• Condition of cutting edge
• Depth/skid shoe wear
• Hydraulics:
- Tractor’s oil reservoir
- Condition of hoses, lines & fittings

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TRANSPORTING
Follow this procedure when preparing to transport:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children, before converting into transport
configuration.
2. Operate the lift hydraulics to raise the blade fully
and install a certified safety chain to secure it.
3. Clean the SMV sign, lights and reflectors.
4. Maintain a safe speed. Slow down when
cornering and on rough roads.
5. Slow down and pull off to the side of the road
when meeting other traffic.
6. Use hazard flashers on tractor unless prohibited
by law.
Transport & Storage
TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator's Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the machine in the field/
yard or on the road.
• Check with local authorities regarding machine
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable
laws and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when
making corners or meeting traffic.
• Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be
seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming
traffic.
• Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to
allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the shoulder,
if permitted by law.
• Always use hazard warning flashers on tractor
when transporting, unless prohibited by law.
STORAGE
After the season's use, completely inspect all major
systems of the machine. Repair or replace any worn
or damaged components to prevent unnecessary
down time at the beginning of next season.
Since the unit can be used in extremely adverse
conditions during the season, the machine should be
carefully prepared for storage to ensure that all dirt,
mud, debris and moisture has been removed.
Follow this procedure when preparing to store:
1. Wash the entire machine thoroughly using a water
hose or pressure washer to remove all dirt, mud,
debris or residue.
2. Inspect all parts to see if anything has become
entangled in them. Remove the entangled
material.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings to remove any
moisture.
4. Inspect all hydraulic hoses, fittings, lines and
couplers. Tighten any loose fittings. Replace any
hose that is badly cut, nicked or abraded or is
separating from the crimped end of the fitting.
5. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent
rusting.
6. Oil the exposed rams on the hydraulic cylinder to
prevent rusting.
7. Select an area that is dry, level and free of debris.
STORAGE SAFETY
• Store unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not permit children to play near the stored unit.