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8. Connect the hydraulics:
a. Use a clean rag or paper towel to clean the dirt
from couplers on the hose ends and the tractor.
b. Connect the hoses to the tractor couplers. Be
sure the couplers are securely seated.
c. Route and secure the hoses along the hitch with
clips, tape or plastic ties to prevent binding and
pinching. Be sure to provide slack for turning.
NOTE
Always connect to the hydraulic circuit with a detent.
FIG. 18 HYDRAULICS
9. Slowly raise the machine through its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO
shaft doesn’t bottom out.
10. Level the machine front and rear, and side to side using the jackscrew on the right arm and the turn-
buckle on the top link.
The chipper should always be level on the ground in its working position.
11. To unhook from the tractor, reverse the above procedure. Always park the ma- chine in a dry, level
area. If vandalism is a problem, remove the PTO driveline and store in a secure place.
FIG. 19. LEVELLING ADJUSTMENT
