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Owner’s Manual for Power Grader 13
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or www.generac.com with
questions or concerns about unit operation and
maintenance.
Operating Parameters
This unit is designed for use with garden or lawn tractors,
ATVs, UTVs, or utility tractors. Each vehicle has specific
strengths, weaknesses, and operating parameters.
Garden or Lawn Tractor
•
19 hp, 500 lb (227 kg) minimum.
• Mowing deck must be removed or raised.
• 5 slopes or less.
• Poor traction in loose material.
• Excellent speed control and turning radius.
• Frequent teeth adjustments required.
ATV
•
Good traction.
• Difficult to maintain consistent speed under 5 mph
(8 km/h).
• Best for long, straight drives where tight turning
radius is not required.
UTV
•
Good traction.
• Difficult to maintain consistent speed under 5 mph
(8 km/h).
• Best for long, straight drives where tight turning
radius is not required.
• Tailgate must be lowered for visibility.
• Must be in low gear.
Utility Tractor
•
Excellent traction.
• Good visibility.
• Towing speed must be kept under 5 mph (8 km/h).
• Increased power increases chance of accidentally
damaging frame.
WARNING
(000478)
Personal injury. Using grader for other than intended
purposes of grading could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000503)
Personal injury. Verify area is clear of large rocks, embedded
ledge, cattle guards or other obstructions before grading.
Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, unit or
equipment or property damage
.
WARNING
(000477)
Personal injury. Before clearing debris from grader, shut tow
vehicle OFF and apply parking brake. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000467)
Personal injury. Always verify all guards and shields are in
place prior to use. Removal or modification of guards and
shields could result in serious injury or equipment damage
.
WARNING
(000469)
Personal injury. Allow only one person to operate the unit at
any time. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury
or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000475)
Personal injury. Observe traffic when operating unit in or near
roadways. Use marker cones to divert traffic away from the
work area. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000409)
Personal injury. Do not ride or allow riders on the unit.
Riding on and allowing riders could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
CAUTION
(000483)
Personal injury. Lower the grader frame completely
to the ground when transporting,parking, or servicing
the grader. Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
(000456)
Loss of control. Do not tow unit with a passenger car
or truck. Doing so could result in death, serious injury,
unit, or property damage.
WARNING