Anderson RBM1400, Operator'S Manual

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Anderson Group Self-Loading Bale Carrier – Operator's Manual 31
3 Getting started
3.1 Hitching to the tractor and unhitching
Use extreme caution when hitching and unhitching
the equipment.
Before proceeding, securely immobilize the
equipment with the devices provided.
NOTE: The instructions in this manual for hitching the equipment
to the tractor are provided solely for illustrative purposes.
NOTE: For best results, ensure that the bale carrier is level when
it is hitched to the tractor.
NOTE: Ensure that the tractor meets the required specifications
before hitching the equipment (see "Connecting the
hydraulic and electrical systems" on page 33).
To adjust the position of the bale carrier hitch, see "Adjusting the hitch" on page 39.
To adjust the position of the bale carrier jack, see "Adjusting the jack height" on page 40.
To hitch the equipment:
1. Place the tractor in front of the equipment so that its drawbar is facing the equipment tongue.
2. Chock the wheels and engage the bale carrier handbrake (if applicable).
3. Insert the hitch pin (Figure 6-1) and secure it with a cotter pin (Figure 6-2).
4. Attach the safety chain ( Figure 6 -3) between the bale carrier and the tractor using the
provided anchor points.
5. Put the bale carrier's support jack in transport position (Figure 7Figure 2).
6. Remove the wheel chocks and disengage the bale carrier handbrake (if applicable).
To unhitch the equipment:
1. Position the equipment on a level and stable surface, turn off the tractor engine and relieve
the pressure in the hydraulic hoses.