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5.6 MOUNTING AND UNHOOKING TRACTOR
When attaching chipper to a tractor, follow this procedure:.
1. 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. 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 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.
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
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.
Aligned
Pinned
FIG. 14 TRACTOR LOWER LINKS
FIG. 15 LOWER ARMS
FIG. 16. TOP LINK
