
TM 5-3805-261-10
ADVANCED OPERATION AND OPERATOR TIPS - CONTINUED 0006 00
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TRAVELING AND EARTH MOVING OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Ditch Back Sloping - Continued
6. Set the heel of the blade in front of the right rear tire.
7. Lower the right lift cylinder to set the degree of slope.
The wheels should normally be near the
vertical position.
8. Lean the wheels toward the slope for a heavier cut.
9. Lean the wheels away from the slope for lighter cut.
Right-Hand Ditch Cleanup
Make sure the blade is lowered to the ground before retracting the centershift lock pin. Failure to follow this
caution may result in damage to machine.
1. Set the centershift lock pin in the right-center position.
Move the centershift lock pin lever to the INDEX and
RUN position.
2. Set the right end of the blade behind the right front
tire.
3. Lower the right lift cylinder to set the blade to the
depth of the ditch.
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