Section 3
OPERATION
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785 Motor Grader
3. If grader is equipped with rollover protective
structure (ROPS), fasten seat belt before
starting engine.
4. Drive grader slowly onto ramps. Centerline of
grader should be over the centerline of the
trailer.
5. Before leaving operator’s seat:
a. Lower all equipment onto blocks on trailer
bed.
NOTE: Blade must not extend beyond truck
bed.
b. Place transmission in Neutral position.
c. Set park brake.
CAUTION: Turbocharger may be damaged if
engine is not properly shut down.
Run engine at one-half speed for two minutes.
d. Move engine speed control lever to slow
idle.
e. Turn key switch to OFF position.
f. Remove key from switch.
g. Cover exhaust opening to prevent entry of
dirt and water.
CAUTION: Do not place chains or cables over
or against hydraulic lines or hoses.
6. Fasten chains or cables to grader frame.
7. Fasten each corner of the grader to trailer with
a chain or cable.
TOWING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Steering, brakes and transmission may
be operational depending on the failure
type
CAUTION: Operator must be in operator's
seat to control; steering and
brakes.
NOTE: Engine can not be started by towing.
Damage to transmission will result.
CAUTION: DO NOT tow the grader faster than
25 mph (40 km/h).
1. Secure blade and scarifier.
CAUTION: Before towing the grader, move the
tow lever to TOW position to avoid
damage to transmission and
brakes.
2. Set transmission to Neutral position.
3. Release Park brake.
4. Fasten tow bar or chain to frame.
5. Run the engine for braking and steering.
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