What is necessary when gauging the depth of the cuts during grading?

Monitoring blade height is essential when gauging the depth of cuts during grading because the blade's position directly influences the material removed from the surface. By adjusting the height of the blade, an operator can control the depth of the cut effectively. This adjustment allows for precise grading, ensuring that the material is removed evenly and to the desired specifications.

If the blade is too high, it will not cut deeply enough, failing to achieve the necessary grade or level surface. Conversely, if the blade is too low, it may remove too much material or create an uneven surface. Therefore, closely monitoring and adjusting the blade height is crucial to successful grading operations, helping to maintain accuracy in the work being performed.

Other factors, such as tire pressure or the operational status of the scarifier, may play roles in overall machine performance but do not directly affect the depth of cuts in the same manner. Checking fuel levels is important for machine operation but does not relate to gauging the depth of cuts in a direct way.