Frontier RB1172, RB1184, RB1196 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RB1172
RB1184
RB1196
REAR BLADES
5WPMAN0148 (Rev. 2/16/2009)
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 Operator’s Manual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
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 NOTICE 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.
2 Introduction
Frontier (Rev. 2/4/2009)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
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WARNING
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PARTS LIST INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your Rear Blade. Read it carefully. It
furnishes information and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive 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.
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
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change the machines as may be necessary without
notification.
Some illustrations in this manual show the
equipment with safety shields removed to provide
a better view. This equipment should never be
operated with any necessary safety shielding
removed.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left directions. These are determined by standing
behind the tractor facing the direction of forward travel.
Introduction 3
SPECIFICATIONS
RB1172 RB1184 RB1196
Overall Height 40" (102 cm) 40" (102 cm) 40" (102 cm)
Moldboard Height 18" (46 cm) 18" (46 cm) 18" (46 cm)
Working Width 72" (183 cm) 84" (213 cm) 96" (244 cm)
Moldboard Thickness 5/16" (7.9 mm) 5/16" (7.9 mm) 5/16" (7.9 mm)
Overall Depth 50" (127 cm) 50" (127 cm) 50" (127 cm)
Weight 530 lbs. (240 kg) 565 lbs. (256 kg) 600 lbs. (272 kg)
Cutting Edge 1/2" x 6" 1/2" x 6" 1/2" x 6"
(1.3 x 15 cm) (1.3 x 15 cm) (1.3 x 15 cm)
Reversible Reversible Reversible
Offset Position Left or Right 4", 10", 16" 4", 10", 16" 4", 10", 16"
(10, 25, 41 cm) (10, 25, 41 cm) (10, 25, 41 cm)
No. of Forward Positions 9 9 9
No. of Backfill Positions 9 9 9
No. of Tilt Positions 5 5 5
Tractor 3-Point Cat 1 or 2 Cat 1 or 2 Cat 1 or 2
Quick Hitch (Optional) Cat 1 or 2 Cat 1 or 2 Cat 1 or 2
Implement Code
for Tractor Ballast 36.4 38.8 41.2
Tractor HP Rating 75 HP max 75 HP max 75 HP max
(56 kW) (56 kW) (56 kW)
NOTES
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Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that
kind of operator.
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer.) Failure to follow instructions or safety
rules can result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person-
nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene, serious injury, or death will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Frontier RB1172 (Rev. 6/15/2006)
SAFETY RULES
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
OPERATION
Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing equipment.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
Safety 5
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe
injury or death.
• Service work does not require going underneath.
• Read Operator's Manual for service instructions or have service performed by a qualified
dealer.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Before transporting, pivot the unit so red reflectors face the rear.
MAINTENANCE
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never
place any part of the body underneath equipment
or between moveable parts even when the engine
has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak-down,
hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or
movement of control levers can cause equipment
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
6 Safety
Frontier RB1172 (Rev. 6/15/2006)
4 - Serial Number Plate
1 – 5WP57503
WARNING
55121--C
FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER.
Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and
seat belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up”
position at all times.
Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Allow no riders.
RAISED IMPLEMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH.
Never go underneath raised implement which can drop
from equipment or tractor 3-point hitch hydraulic leak
down, hydraulic system failures, movement of control
levers or mechanical linkage failures.
Service work does not require going underneath
implement. Read manual instructions.
FALLING OFF OR GOING UNDERNEATH IMPLEMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
2 – 5WP55121
LE NEX A, K S, U .S. A.
5 - 5WP1002940 Amber Reflector 9" (Front)
6 - 5WP57123 Red Reflector 9" (Rear)
(Safety Decals continued on next page)
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
WARNING
BLADE MUST BE PROPERLY
SECURED OR IT WILL FALL OFF
WHEN ANGLING OR REVERSING.
Follow all manual instructions and
safety rules.
Lower blade to ground, shut off tractor,
set park brake, and remove key.
Check under center rear of blade to
make sure pivot nut and hitch pin are
in place as shown in pictorial.
If pivot nut and pin are missing, blade
will fall off when rotated. Do not rotate
or operate blade until pivot nut and
hitch pin are replaced.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
57503-A
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
LENEXA, KS, U.S.A.
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Safety 7
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
Unit must not extend
more than 4 feet left of
center of the tractor when
driving on public roads.
WARNING
1003193-A
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
(Safety Decals continued from previous page)
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH:
Read Operator's Manual
before operating, servicing,
or repairing equipment.
Follow all safety rules and
instructions. (Manuals are
available from your selling
dealer.)
Never allow riders.
Keep bystanders away from
equipment during operation.
Operate from tractor seat
only.
Keep all shields in place and
in good condition.
Lower equipment to ground,
stop engine, remove key,
and set brake before
dismounting tractor.
Never allow children or
untrained persons to
operate equipment.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH.
1003199
3 - 5WP1003199
7 - 5WP1003193
8 - 5WP1002941
WARNING
CRUSHING AND
PINCHING HAZARD
Be extremely careful
handling various parts of the
machine. They are heavy and
hands, fingers, feet, and
other body parts could be
crushed or pinched between
tractor and implement.
Operate tractor controls from
tractor seat only.
Do not stand between tractor
and implement when tractor
is in gear.
Make sure parking brake is
engaged before going
between tractor and
implement.
Stand clear of machine while
in operation or when it is
being raised or lowered.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
1002941-A
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.
Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a pressure washer;
high-pressure water can enter through very small scratches or
under edges of decals causing them to peel or come off.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your dealer.
8 Safety
BE CAREFUL!
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