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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE  

1. 

After each use, check to be sure that all  

hardware and spring pins are secure. 

2. Check the blade's removable cutting edge 

for excessive wear, and replace it 

if 

necessary. 

3. Clean 

the blade, and lightly coat 

all exposed 

metal surfaces with oil to 

prevent rust. 

4. 

Store blade 

in 

dry place. 

Summary of Contents for DB5054

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Page 2: ...y obligation N o part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Pay special attention to the statements preceeded by the following symbols Indicates that serious injury ordeath WILL result if instructions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death can result if instructions are not followed Indicates a possibility that minor injury can resul...

Page 3: ...ation 5 Assembly and Installation 6 Front Blade Assembly 6 Attaching the Blade to the Tractor 7 Operating Procedures 8 Pre OperationCheck 8 Controls 8 Transporting the Attachment 8 Grading 8 Snow Removal 8 Maintenance and Storage 9 Parts 10 Customer Service Information 12 ...

Page 4: ...usepermanent impairment orloss of hearing Wear a suitable protective device such as an external hearing protector earmuffs or ear plugs to protect against loud or othenwise objectionable noise Use extremecautionwhen operatingon or crossingagravel drive walk or road Stayalert for the hidden hazardsof traffic Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes When operatingon aslopingsurface alwaysdrive up a...

Page 5: ...one end of the tensioner spring through the tab on the hitch box Hook the other end of the spring through the 5 16 x 5 eye bolt and then insert the threaded end of the eye bolt into the tab at the top of the blade Securethe eye bolt with a 5 16 hex nut NOTE The spring tension canbe varied to suit conditionsby tightening or looseningthe eye bolt Normally there should be approximately 1 2 of thread ...

Page 6: ...pin extends through the bottom plate of the hitch box 6 Slidethe skid shoes into the brackets on the back of the blade 7 Set each skid shoe to provide the proper amount of blade clearance referto the Operation Section on page 8 and then insert a skid shoepin through the bracket and shoe Secure the skid shoe pins with 3 x 65 mm spring pins ATTACHING THE BLADE TO THE TRACTOR Carefullyslide the femal...

Page 7: ...rbringit to a suddenstop GRADING 1 When using the blade for levelingand gradingjobs set it in the center straight ahead position and adjust the skid shoes so that the blade rests on the ground 2 Theblade tensionerspring should be adjusted so that the blade follows the contours of the ground Do not over tighten the spring 3 Selectalow forward speed for best results SNOWREMOVAL 1 For snow removal it...

Page 8: ... sure that all hardware and spring pins are secure 2 Check the blade s removable cutting edge for excessivewear and replace it if necessary 3 Clean the blade and lightlycoat all exposed metal surfaces with oil to prevent rust 4 Storeblade in a dry place 9 ...

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Page 10: ...PARTS Continued ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 11 ...

Page 11: ...ver Green Parkway DuIuth Georgia 30136 404 497 6400 We will need the followingin order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealershi...

Page 12: ...his way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 5 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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