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5.6 Hitch Extension Assembly Procedure
This part of the manual covers the steps involved in adding the hitch
extension. Ensure that the hydraulic pressure is relieved and disconnected before
beginning.
5.6.1 Install Hydraulic Hose Extensions
In order to extend the hitch length, the hydraulic hoses must first be extended.
This is accomplished using the connections at the rear of the machine. First remove
the cover plate (6 bolts) to access the hydraulic connections.
Remove each individual hose and install a 40” hose extension on each hose,
making sure that they are reconnected to the same port that they came off of. Bolt
cover plate back on once all six hoses have been extended.
5.6.2 Remove Front Hitch
Next, the front hitch must be removed. Before doing this, ensure that both
sides of the flange connection are supported to take weight off of the connection,
and so that the hydraulic lines are not damaged. Remove all 10 bolts (5/8”x1 ¾”)
Remove
cover
plate
