Bush Hog HT417, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
HT417/HT417H 05/22 Operation Section 4-9
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OPERA
TION
6.2 Safety Tow Chain
If the implement is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the implement must be connected between the tractor and implement. This will help control
the implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is
attached to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support.
After connecting both ends of the safety chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain
length. Adjust length as necessary and allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both
directions. When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the
chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or
otherwise damaged or deformed.
OPS-U-0039
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted compo -
nent unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to pre -
vent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or
even death.
(SG-14)
7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be
dirt free and greased for attachment.
To connect the tedder driveline to the tractor PTO
output shaft, pull the driveline yoke collar back and
align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those
of the PTO shaft. Push the driveline yoke onto the
PTO shaft, release the locking collar, and position
the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated
onto the PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline
back and forth several times to ensure a secure
attachment.
OPS-HT-0003