Bowell BX52, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
MOUNTING AND UNHOOKING TRACTOR
When attaching chipper to a tractor, follow this
procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
2. Make sure there is enough room and
clearance to safely back up to the chipper.
3. Place the tractor arms in their full sway
position.
4. Back up slowly and align the lower link arms to
TRACTOR LOWER LINKS
the pins on the machine.
5. Mounting without a Quick Hitch
a. Align the left lower link with the left chipper
pin.
IMPORTANT
It may be necessary to add weight to the
lower lift arms to bring them to the required
height.
Aligned
b. Insert the left pin through the ball and
install
the retainer.
c. Align the right arm to the pin by turning the
jackscrew on the arm.
d. Insert the right pin through the ball and
install the retainer. Return the jack- screw
to its starting position.
Pinned
e. Remove the top pin and install the top link.
Use the turnbuckle to align the top link.
Insert the pins and install the retainers.
Return the turnbuckle to its original length
and lock.
TOP LINK