TM 5-3805-293-10
0006
TRAVELING AND EARTH MOVING OPERATIONS CONTINUED
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Steps 34 through 39 pertain to "Center Windrow Positioning."
34. Position the grader in the center windrow.
35. Lower the blade to approximately 4-6 in. (100-150 mm) above the ground.
36. Circle the blade until it is at a 0 degree angle.
37. Lateral shift the circle assembly until the cylinders are in a V shape.
38. Position the front wheels straight up and down.
39. Lower the blade to half the height of the windrow.
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Steps 40 through 42 pertain to "Leveling the Area."
Determine which of the following procedures is applicable to the current task then proceed
to the step indicated.
Right to Left - go to Step 40
Left to Right - go to Step 41
Center to Right/Center to Left - go to Step 42
40. Right to Left
a. Beginning at the right side of the area boundary, blade the material from the right side to the left side.
b. Ensure the grader is centered on the windrow for each consecutive pass, leaving a windrow of material
along the left boundary.
41. Left to Right
a. Beginning at the left side of the area boundary, blade the material from the left side to the right side.
b. Ensure the grader is centered on the windrow for each consecutive pass, leaving a windrow of material
along the right boundary.
42. Center to Right / Center to Left
a. Beginning at approximately the center line of the area, blade (level) the material from the center starting
point to the left boundary line.
b. Reposition the grader to the center line again, blade (level) the material from the center starting point to the
right boundary line.
END OF TASK
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