Blade Controls
Blade control lever (1) is located on the control
console, to the right of the operator.
Float (2)—Push the lever all the way forward
into the detent position. The blade moves up
and down, following the contour of the
ground.
Angle Left (3)—Rotate the blade control lever
counterclockwise to angle the blade to the left.
The lever returns to HOLD when released.
Lower (4)—Move the blade control lever
forward to lower the blade. The lever returns to
HOLD when released.
Tilt Left (5)—Move the blade control lever to
the left to tilt the left corner of the blade down.
The lever returns to HOLD when released.
Hold (6)—Return the lever to the center
position to stop the blade from moving in any
direction.
NOTE: The lever is spring-centered to the HOLD
position, when released from all positions except
FLOAT.
Tilt Right (7)—Move the blade control lever to
the right to tilt the right corner of the blade
down. The lever returns to HOLD when
released.
Lift (8)—Move the blade control lever to the
rear, to lift the blade. The lever returns to
HOLD when released.
Angle Right (9)—Rotate the blade control
lever clockwise to angle the blade to the right.
The lever returns to HOLD when released.
Back Rippers
There are four back rippers (10) mounted on the blade
and the blade C-frame. Use the blade control lever to
position the rippers while ripping.
10
3
4
8
5
2
7
6
9
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Equipment Controls
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Operation Section
Equipment Controls
TM5-2430-200-10
