16 DR
®
POWER GRADER
Operating Tips
Use additional weight (up to 80 pounds) by placing two Cinder Blocks between the Crossmembers when grading hard pack to
begin scarification.
Remove any added weight such as Cinder Blocks when the surface material loosens or when experiencing traction difficulties.
To create a smoother surface in soft materials, the Axle assembly can be positioned on top of the Grader to prevent tire tracks.
Remove the weights when grading in muddy conditions or sandy soil.
Expect to make several passes with the DR POWER GRADER to repair a roadway, depending on the condition.
Avoid filling Pot Holes filled with water, wait until the holes are dry.
Use the DR POWER GRADER to work the edges of Pot Holes that are more than 4 feet wide to loosen the sides before you
begin filling them.
Avoid large rocks, embedded ledge, cattle guards, or similar obstructions.
Remove rocks pulled to the surface during grading to provide a better final graded surface.
They can catch under the lawn deck (for lawn tractors).
Once you have adequately scarified the road surface, raise the Scarifying Teeth Plate to allow the Rear Scraper Blade to create a
smooth surface.
Raise the Tooth Bar Plate out of the ground before turning around or leaving the work area.
When using a lawn tractor as the tow vehicle, put the lawn mowing deck in the highest setting or just remove the deck to obtain
the highest ground clearance.
For ease, do your spring grading before re-installing your lawn deck for the summer mowing activity.
When using the DR POWER GRADER to prepare a seed bed, remove all large debris before grading.
Use the Optional Drag Screen to create the best finish in sand or to incorporate seed.
Use Low Gear when using an ATV as the tow vehicle – Do not exceed 5 MPH while grading.
The maximum speed when not grading is 10 MPH.
FAQs
Question: Can the DR POWER GRADER create a crown in the road?
Answer: No, but you can maintain a crown in the road by grading each side separately.
Question: Can the DR POWER GRADER ruin the crown in the road?
Answer: Yes, but only if you grade down the centerline of the road.
Question: Can I use my Lawn Tractor in sandy soils?
Answer: Lawn Tractors do not perform as well as an ATV or Utility Tractor in sandy soils.
Question: Why does the Hitch have a Shear Pin?
Answer: The Shear Pin will absorb the shock by breaking if you hit a large rock, ledge, or other obstruction offering some
protection to your DR POWER GRADER and Tow Vehicle.
Lower the grader frame completely to the ground surface when transporting on a trailer, parking on a hill, or servicing the grader.
Frequently check the tightness of the bolts that fasten the Tooth Bar to the frame.
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