John Deere Products & Services OMGX10902 I0 User Manual

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Operating - 9
OPERATING
up to 6 inches. Blade is not intended to move gravel or dirt.
Operate engine at full throttle for best performance, control 
ground speed using lower gears or foot controls.
Put Blade On An Angle:
When clearing material to the side.
To decrease amount of power required to move 
material.
To decrease rear wheel slippage.
Use Blade In Straight-across Position:
To move material straight ahead.
After You Are Finished Using Blade:
Park machine on hard, level surface.
Stop engine.
Lock park brake.
Remove key.
Put blocks of wood or a board under blade.
Lower blade onto blocks of wood by pushing lift lever 
forward until it locks down in lowest position.