Grouser Products 1300 Groomer User manual

Date 2-15-2021
PN: 63-42497
Purchase Date
Serial Number
Model Number
Tractor Model
Dealer
Grouser Products
755 2nd Ave NW - West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.grouser.com
1300 Groomer
Owner’s Manual & Parts Book
Serial Number: 10206936-Current

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Description Page
Welcome To The Owner 2
Safety Precautions & Torque Specications 3
Decals 4
Maintenance & Lubrication 4
1300 Groomer Blade 5
Angle System 6-7
Hydraulics 8-9
Tilt PlateAdjustment 10
Hydraulic Schematics 11
Contact Us, Improvements, & Warranty 12
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Grouser Blade. Welcome to the family of satised Grouser blade owners. Grouser
Products is committed to offering quality products to help professionals in their daily jobs. We are also committed to providing you
the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. Again, thank you for your patronage. We look forward to serving you.
This manual contains information concerning the operation, adjustment, safety and maintenance of the blade. You have purchased
a dependable, long lasting piece of equipment. You can expect to receive long lasting performance and long service built into our
products with proper care and operation. Please have all operators read and understand this manual carefully. Keep the manual
available for reference. If, for any reason, you have questions or comments, we would be happy to hear from you. Call our toll-
free number, 800-747-6182, or send us an e-mail at [email protected]. You can expect us to respond to your e-mail in a timely
manner.
ContentsWelcome to the Owner
The 1300 Groomer blade is a heavy-duty blade that does not contain a safety trip mechanism found in snow blades. Using this blade as a snow
blade could cause serious damage to the blade, the machine, or the operator when you strike an immovable object. Grouser Products will not
warranty this blade if damage occurs while pushing snow.
Caution: This Is A Non-Trip U-Blade

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Acareful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To help prevent
accidents, read and take the following precautions before operating this equipment. In addition, please follow all safety and
operational instructions of your tractor manufacturer.
The 1300 Groomer Blade:
1. The 1300 Groomer Blade should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.
2. Read the owner’s manual carefully before using this equipment. Lack of operating knowledge can lead to accidents.
3. Keep the 1300 Groomer Blade maintained in reliable and satisfactory condition to ensure your safety.
4. Make sure the area is clear of people before moving any equipment.
5. Do not modify or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment and its components without rst consulting Grouser
Products.
6. Lower the blade to the ground when not in use.
Servicing the 1300 Groomer Blade:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions provided by the tractor manufacturer.
2. Always use proper personal safety gear when performing maintenance on equipment.
3. Before servicing, relieve hydraulic pressure, stop engine and fully engage parking brake.
4. Escaping hydraulic uid under pressure can penetrate skin causing serious injury. If uid is injected into skin, obtain medical
attention immediately.
– DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
– Stop the engine and relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting lines.
– Tighten all connections before starting the engine or pressurizing lines.
Storing the 1300 Groomer Blade:
1. Thoroughly clean the 1300 Groomer Blade before storage. Use paint where necessary to prevent rust.
2. Check the 1300 Groomer Blade for worn or damaged parts. Install new parts as required.
3. Lubricate all pins and joints.
Tighten all bolts to the values listed below unless otherwise noted. Refer to the parts lists for proper length and grade of the bolts.
Torque - Dry (ft–lbs)
SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
Size UNC UNF UNC UNF
5/16 17 19 24 27
3/8 30 35 45 50
7/16 50 55 70 80
1/2 75 85 110 120
9/16 110 120 150 170
5/8 150 170 210 240
3/4 260 300 380 420
7/8 430 470 600 670
1 640 720 910 1020
Torque - Dry (ft-lbs)
Size Grade 10.9
M18 x 2.50 284
M20 x 2.50 401
M22 x 2.50 547
M24 x 3.00 694
Safety Precautions Torque Specications

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Decals
PN: 27-2409
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
27-40962
Duetotheharshenvironmentthisequipmentoperatesin,thefollowingtasksshouldbeperformed
every 10 hours or less.
• Inspect all equipment before operation for existing or potential damage.
• Lubricate all joints with high quality grease. See below for grease locations.
• Inspect all bolts, and tighten any loose bolts to torque specications on page 3.
• Check replaceable cutting edge for wear ensuring there is enough material to prevent permanent damage to the Groomer Blade.
• Check hydraulic cylinders and hoses for damage or leaks. For replacement parts, see hydraulic pages 8-9.
• Make sure all non-rotating pins are secured properly.
• Inspect all decals and order replacement decals from your dealer if any are damaged or worn.
• Inspect all tilt-ways for wear. See page 10 for tilt plate adjustment.
• Replace parts with original parts only.
4X
2 Places
6X
PN: 27-40962
Maintenance & Lubrication
STOP
PROPER TOP LINK INSTALLATION
27-42496
PLEASE VERIFY TOP LINK
ROTATION BEFORE IN SERVICE
FAILURE TO FOLLOW MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE
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2
3
A
B
C
D
GROUSER HITCH
Pin Locations: 2 - A
3 - B
FACTORY HITCH ISO CAT II
Pin Locations: 1 - B
2 - C
3 - D
FACTORY HITCH ISO CAT IIIN
Pin Locations: 1 - C
2 - D

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42790-08-A/QTY. 42790-09-A/QTY. 42790-10-A/QTY.
1 15-42790-08 Blade Weld 1 - -
2 15-42790-09 Blade Weld - 1 -
3 15-42790-10 Blade Weld - - 1
4 16-20216 3/4" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC 2 2 2
5 16-20220 3/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC 4 4 4
6 16-21666 5/8" x 1-3/4" Plow Bolt Gr 5 NC 17 19 21
7 19-13515 Spacer, NR Pin 2 2 2
8 27-9504 Grouser Horizontal Decal 1 1 1
9 29-13844 Cutting Edge, End 2 2 2
10 29-13845 66" Cutting Edge 1 - -
11 29-7950-78 78" Cutting Edge - 1 -
12 29-7950-90 90" Cutting Edge - - 1
13 43-42909 Pin Weld 2 2 2
14 50-42910-08 Skid Shoe 1 - -
15 50-42910-09 Skid Shoe - 1 -
16 50-42910-10 Skid Shoe - - 1
17 57-20747 3/4" Flat Washer 6 6 6
18 70-20607 3/4" Center Lock Hex Nut Gr 2 NC 4 4 4
19 70-20646 5/8" Hex Top Lock Nut Gr 5 NC 17 19 21
1300 Groomer Blade

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Angle System
DWG. NO.: 42929
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 16-20126 1/2" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC
2 1 16-20226 3/4" X 4" Hex Bolt Gr. 5 NC
3 1 16-20558 1" x 2" Hex Bolt Gr 8 NC
4 9 16-20563 1" x 3-1/4" Hex Bolt Gr 8 NC
5 6 19-7774 1" x 1" Spring Bushing
6 2 22-17796 Ball, Quick Claw Cat 2
7 2 27-2409 Pinch Decal (Hand)
8 1 27-40962 Warning Prop 65 Decal
9 3 27-9507 Decal, Grease
10 1 27-42496 Top Link Installation Decal
11 1 32-42880 Frame, Tilt
12 1 32-42895 Frame, Pitch
13 2 43-11667R1 Pin Weld
14 1 43-16764 7/16" x 1-3/4" Lynch Pin
15 1 43-42906 Pin, Angle
16 1 43-42920 Pin, Top Link
17 3 44-42876 Plate, Tilt
18 2 44-8490 Spacer
19 1 45-42865 Frame, Lift
20 1 57-16928 Plate, Washer
21 9 57-20749 1" Flat Washer
22 2 57-20794 1/2" Fender Washer
23 3 58-9371 45° 1/8" NPT Grease Fitting
24 9 70-20589 1" Hex Nut Gr 5 NC
25 1 70-20607 3/4" Center Lock Hex Nut Gr 2 NC
26 1 NA Grouser Dozer Metal Serial Tag
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DWG. NO.: 42929
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 16-20126 1/2" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC
2 1 16-20226 3/4" X 4" Hex Bolt Gr. 5 NC
3 1 16-20558 1" x 2" Hex Bolt Gr 8 NC
4 9 16-20563 1" x 3-1/4" Hex Bolt Gr 8 NC
5 6 19-7774 1" x 1" Spring Bushing
6 2 22-17796 Ball, Quick Claw Cat 2
7 2 27-2409 Pinch Decal (Hand)
8 1 27-40962 Warning Prop 65 Decal
9 3 27-9507 Decal, Grease
10 1 27-42496 Top Link Installation Decal
11 1 32-42880 Frame, Tilt
12 1 32-42895 Frame, Pitch
13 2 43-11667R1 Pin Weld
14 1 43-16764 7/16" x 1-3/4" Lynch Pin
15 1 43-42906 Pin, Angle
16 1 43-42920 Pin, Top Link
17 3 44-42876 Plate, Tilt
18 2 44-8490 Spacer
19 1 45-42865 Frame, Lift
20 1 57-16928 Plate, Washer
21 9 57-20749 1" Flat Washer
22 2 57-20794 1/2" Fender Washer
23 3 58-9371 45° 1/8" NPT Grease Fitting
24 9 70-20589 1" Hex Nut Gr 5 NC
25 1 70-20607 3/4" Center Lock Hex Nut Gr 2 NC
26 1 NA Grouser Dozer Metal Serial Tag
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42928
DWG. NO.:
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 16-10165 1" x 3-3/4" Hex Bolt Gr.5 NC
2 2 16-20042 5/16" x 3" Gr.5 Hex Bolt NC
3 1 16-20050 5/16"X6" Gr.5 Hex Bolt
4 6 16-35C612 3/8" x 3/4" Flange Bolt
5 3 18-19311-03-P-087 Hose Clamp
6 1 18-19312-03 Twin Cover Plate
7 6 19-13577 NR Pin Spacer Clevis End
8 1 26-10160 3 x 7 Cylinder
9 3 26-34711 4 x 8 Hydraulic Cylinder
10 4 31-34040 Straight JIC x O-Ring
11 4 31-34050 Straight Thread Elbow 90° JIC x O-Ring
12 2 31-34070 Run Tee JIC x O-Ring
13 1 31-34099 Swivel Nut Elbow 90° JIC
14 2 31-6400-06-04 Straight JIC x O-Ring (6400-06-04)
15 6 43-13580 Pin Weld
16 1 56-7772 Relief Valve
17 2 70-20609 1" Hex Center Lock Nut Gr.2 NC
18 3 70-20611 5/16" Nyloc Hex Nut Gr. 5
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Hydraulics

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Angle
Pitch
2
1
3
4
Tilt
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 6 25-34342 Tappet Quick Coupler Male - Poppet Style
2 2 25-3453 Pioneer Dust Cap Tilt (Green)
3 2 25-3455 Pioneer Dust Cap Angle (Red)
4 2 25-3457 Pioneer Dust Cap Pitch (Orange)
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 6 31-34041 Straight JIC x O-Ring
2 1 35-42864-0800 80" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
3 1 35-42864-0725 72.5" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
4 1 35-42894-0830 83" x 3/8" -6JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
5 1 35-42894-0860 86" x 3/8" -6JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
6 1 35-42864-0860 86" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
7 1 35-42864-0850 85" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose (w/Cordura & Collar)
8 2 35-42893-0210 21" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose w/Cordura
9 2 35-42893-0150 15" x 3/8" -8JIC/-8JIC Hose w/Cordura
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Hydraulics

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Note: Do not remove all of the bolts at the same time.
1. Remove 3 bolts from top tilt plate.
2. Add or remove washers as needed to adjust tilt-way clearance to 1/16” - 1/8”.
3. Reinstall the bolts in the top tilt plate.
4. Follow Steps #1-3 for right tilt plate and left tilt plate.
5. Once tilt-way clearance is set, torque bolts to 640 ft-lbs.
Tilt Plate Adjustment
Tilt Plate
Washers

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G
Tractor Service Valve
H
Side Up
Tilt Right Side Up Tilt Left Back
Pitch
E
Pitch Cylinder
Right Angle Cylinder
Tilt Cylinder
Left Angle Cylinder
H
B
G
B
D
A
C
F
Pitch
BD
D
Forward Right
Angle
Retract
FE
Right
Angle
Extend
A
C
Hydraulic Schematic

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Grouser Products warrants to the original purchaser of each item that the product be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years. If such equipment is found
to be defective within two years, it is the obligation of Grouser Products under this warranty to repair or replace
(exclusive of the cost of labor and transportation), any equipment or parts, in the judgment of Grouser Products to
be defective in material or workmanship.
All equipment or parts claimed to be defective in material or workmanship must be made available for
inspection at the place of business of a dealer authorized to handle the equipment covered by this warranty, or,
uponrequestbyGrouserProducts,shippedtotheGrouserProductsfactoryinWestFargo,NorthDakota.Grouser
Products shall have no obligation to bear the cost of labor or transportation in connection with replacement or
repair of any such defective parts in the setup process.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage
caused by normal wear, accident, improper assembly, improper adjustments, improper maintenance including
lack of proper lubrication, or improper use. Therefore, Grouser Products liability under this warranty shall not
be effective or actionable unless the equipment is assembled, maintained and operated in accordance with the
operating instructions accompanying the equipment. Grouser Products shall have no liability if the equipment has
been altered or reworked without the written authorization of Grouser Products.
GrouserProducts’parts,whicharefurnishedunderthiswarrantyandproperlyinstalled,shallbewarranted
to the same extent as the original parts under this warranty if, and only if, such parts are found to be defective
within the original warranty period covering the original equipment.
Warranty
Contact Us
Improvements
Grouser Products Inc. is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to change prices,
specication, or equipment at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to make improvements or changes
when it becomes practical and possible to do so without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
As always, if you have any questions about your 1300 Groomer Blade or other products made by Grouser, feel
free to contact us.
Grouser Products
755 2ndAve NW - West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.grouser.com