Frontier BOX BLADES Series, BOX BLADES BB3296, BOX BLADES BB3284, BB3272 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BOX BLADES

BB3272

BB3284

BB3296

BB32_5TL15288_07/10

TO THE DEALER:

Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manu­al instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check
Lists in the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration located on the Frontier website.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before operating your Frontier equipment. The information presented will prepare
you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to
read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures
before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer.

The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide
dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep.
Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the
equipment.

For service, your authorized Frontier dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Frontier service parts, and
the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine Frontier service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet stan­dards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your
equipment in the spaces provided:

Model:____________________________________ Date of Purchase:_________________

Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location)_______________________________

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause
damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION,WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the
Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an exclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items
of personal safety.

This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

NOTE

Indicates helpful information.

Introduction ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SPECIFICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3

SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6

DEALER INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10

OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12

PARTS CATALOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14

BOLT SIZE AND BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS

BB3272 BB3284 BB3296

3-Point Hitch Category I and II Quick Hitch

(iMatch Compatible)

Working Width 72" 84" 96"

Tractor HP (MAX) 80 HP 80 HP 80 HP

Shipping Weight 856 lbs. 970 lbs. 1086 lbs.

Approximate Operating
Weight

Beam Type Tubular Scarier Beam Tubular Scarier Beam Tubular Scarier Beam

Scarier Shanks Notched Four Position Notched Four Position Notched Four Position

Points Heat Treated Points Heat Treated Points Heat Treated Points

Capacity 21 cu. ft. 24.50 cu. ft. 28 cu. ft.

Cutting Edges (2) 1/2” x 6’ Reversable (2) 1/2” x 6’ Reversable (2) 1/2” x 6’ Reversable

Beam Size 4” x 4” x 3/8” 4” x 4” x 3/8” 4” x 4” x 3/8”

End Plate Thickness 1/2” 1/2” 1/2”

Height 20” 20” 20”

Depth 26 1/2” 26 1/2” 26 1/2”

Tailgate Floating Floating Floating

Assembly Time 15 min. 15 min. 15 min.

Moldboard Thickness 1/4” 1/4” 1/4”

816 lbs. 911 lbs. 1036 lbs.

Category I and II Quick Hitch
(iMatch Compatible)

Category I and II Quick Hitch
(iMatch Compatible)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this manual is to assist you
in operating and maintaining your Box
Blade. Read it carefully. It furnishes infor­mation and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance.

These instructions have been compiled
from field experience and engineering data.
Some information may be general in nature,
due to unknown and varying operating
conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able
to develop procedures suitable to your par­ticular situation.

1 Specifications

The illustrations and data used in this
manual were current at the time of print­ing. However, due to possible inline pro­duction changes, your machine may vary
slightly in detail. We reserve the right to
redesign and change the machines as
may be necessary without notification.

Throughout this manual, references are
made to right and left direction. These are
determined by standing behind the tractor
facing the direction of forward travel.

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Replace Decals Immediately If Damaged!

5TL15286B

5TL15286C

5TL15286A

Safety Decals 2

BB3296 ONLY

SAFETY REFLECTOR DECALS

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Replace Decals Immediately If Damaged!

9” YELLOW REFLECTORS

5TL15200

3 Safety Decals

9” RED REFLECTORS

5TL15199

Check that all reflector decals are installed

and in good condition. Replace if decals are

worn or damaged.