OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0265
BOX SCRAPER/
GRADER BLADE
CAUTION: (SLEEVE HITCH)
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 47056 (Rev. 7/00)
SAFETY RULES 7. Assemble the clevis bracket to the frame using two
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated U-bolts, one 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolt, one 3/8" flat
improperly or if the user does not understand how to washer, five 3/8" lock washers and five 3/8" hex nuts.
operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times Tighten so that clevis bracket is straight with frame.
when using power equipment. 8. Assemble the frame to the blade by sliding the clevis
bracket down onto the pivot rod. Fasten the clevis
1. Read this owners manual and your vehicle and sleeve bracket onto the pivot rod with the special washer and
hitch owners manuals before using this blade. a 3/16" x 2" cotter pin. Place the pivot lock pin down
2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle or blade. through the holes in the clevis bracket and pivot plate
3. Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or blade and secure the pin with a 1/8" hairpin cotter (large).
without proper instructions.
4. Do not allow anyone to ride on the blade. ATTACHING BLADE TO TRACTOR
5. Before lowering and operating the blade, be sure no
CAUTION: Lock tractor lift handle in down position
one is near the area of operation.
when attaching or removing blade from sleeve hitch.
6. Lower the blade when leaving vehicle unattended.
7. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual.
attachment of this blade. Drive slowly with blade in 1. Attach the blade to the sleeve hitch on your tractor
transport position. Stay off of steep slopes. using the sleeve hitch pin.
8. Stop and inspect for damage after striking an object. 2. Tighten the two stabilizer bolts and jam nuts to elimi-
Repair any damage before continuing operation. nate looseness in the hook-up.
9. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure the equip- 3. Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the blade is free to go
ment is in safe operating condition. below ground level but can still be raised a minimum
10. Always lock the tractor lift handle down when install- of 5" above ground for transport.
ing or removing the blade from sleeve hitch. 4. The stabilizer bolts and jam nuts should be loosened
before removing the blade from the sleeve hitch.
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STABILIZER BOLTS
(1) 1/2" Wrench
TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) Pliers OPERATION
The box scraper/grader blade may be used for scraping
Refer to illustration on page 3 and full size hardware
and leveling of gravel and loose or lightly compacted dirt,
chart on back page. Place a 3/8" flat washer under any
for back filling and for snow removal. For improved
bolt head or lock washer that would otherwise tighten
traction use wheel weights and/or tire chains.
directly against a frame tube or the hitch assembly.
1. To pivot the blade, raise the sleeve hitch so that the
1. Assemble both end plates to the blade using four 5/16"
blade is off the ground. Remove the pivot lock pin to
x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex
rotate the blade to one of six settings.
nuts. Do not tighten yet.
2. For back filling or removing snow, the blade position
2. Assemble the scarifier bar through the slots in the end
may be reversed 180 degrees and the scarifier bar
plates. Secure the bar with two 3/8" x 3/4" clevis pins
and the box ends removed from the blade. Do not
and two 3/32" hairpin cotters (small). Tighten the four
back blade into piles of snow or dirt at high speed.
bolts which fasten the end plates to the blade.
3. Do not remove the scarifier bar if the box ends are to
3. Assemble the pivot reinforcement bracket assembly
remain attached to the blade. To place the scarifier in
to the blade using four 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8"
a non-working position, turn it upside down and re-
lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Tighten.
attach to the box ends with the clevis pins.
4. Assemble the hitch assembly, a frame tube and two
4. Drive the tractor at a speed which fits conditions and
middle frame braces together using five 3/8" x 2-1/2"
the type of work being performed. When leveling with
hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers, 3/8" flat washers and
the blade, a slower speed will allow loose material to
3/8" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.
be more evenly deposited in low spots.
5. Assemble the second frame tube to the middle frame
braces using four 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolts, 3/8" flat MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
washers, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. Do not 1. Check for loose bolts after each use.
tighten yet. 2. Rotate the blade top to bottom when wear along
6. Assemble the frame end braces over the ends of the bottom edge has become substantial.
frame tubes using eight 3/8" x 2-1/2" hex bolts, 3/8" 3. Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint
flat washers, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex nuts. before storing.
Tighten all loose bolts at this time. 4. Store inside a dry area.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0265 - BOX SCRAPER/GRADER BLADE
21
24 10
10 7 14
18 19
17
3
4 18 2
14 17 17
17 13
14 4
17
2 18 18
14 3
10 18 17
10 A
A
PIVOT ROD
1 10
PIVOT PLATE 23
6
14
9 5 17
15
11 16
12
9
8 20
22
PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 45-0265 - BOX SCRAPER/GRADER BLADE
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. NO. NO.
1 63656 1 Hitch Assembly 13 46853 2 U-Bolt, 3/8-16
2 46848 2 Frame Tube 14 43015 26 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thread
3 24223 2 Frame Brace (End) 15 43083 4 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thread
4 24224 2 Frame Brace (Middle) 16 43086 4 Lock Washer, 5/16"
5 63506 1 Pivot Reinforcement Bracket 17 43003 26 Lock Washer, 3/8"
Assembly 18 43070 18 Washer, 3/8" Std. Wrt.
6 24233 1 Blade 19 43038 1 Pivot Lock Pin
7 24231 1 Clevis Bracket 20 44044 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4" Lg.
8 63507 1 Scarifier Bar (Assembly) 21 46855 1 Cotter Pin, 3/16" x 2" Lg.
9 24237 2 Box End Plate 22 43055 2 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" #3
10 43432 18 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" Lg. 23 43343 1 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" #4
11 43350 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg. 24 23336 1 Washer, Special
12 44326 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg. 47056 1 Owners Manual
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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
14
3/8" HEX NUT
10 11 12 13 (26 pcs.)
15
5/16" HEX NUT
3/8" x 1" 5/16" x 1"
(4 pcs.)
CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT
(4 pcs.) (4 pcs.) 16
18
5/16" LOCK WASHER
(4 pcs.)
17
3/8" x 2-1/2" 3/8" U-BOLT
HEX BOLT 3/8" WASHER (2 pcs.)
(18 pcs.) (18 pcs.)
3/8" LOCK WASHER
(26 pcs.)
19
21 22 23
24
20
HAIRPIN COTTER
3/32" (2 pcs.)
CLEVIS PIN
3/8" x 3/4"
(2 pcs.)
PIVOT LOCK PIN COTTER PIN HAIRPIN COTTER SPECIAL WASHER
(1 pc.) 3/16" (1 pc) 1/8" (1 pc) (1 pc.)
REPAIR PARTS
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Sullivan, IL. 61951
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