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Operation - 1684, 16104, 16124 Backsaver Auger
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Hitching 16124 Model Auger
Make sure that bystanders, especially small
children, are clear of the working area.
Be sure that there is sufficient room and clearance
to back up to the machine.
WARNING
Before moving the tractor, look in all directions
and make sure no bystanders, especially small
children are in the work area. Do not allow anyone
between the tractor and the equipment when
backing up to the equipment for connecting.
Move the tractor backwards, aligning the drawbar
with the auger hitch.
If the auger hitch needs to be adjusted, stop the
tractor when drawbar is just in front of the auger
hitch.
Stop the tractor and leave operator’s position.
Connect the hydraulic hoses from the hitch cylinder
to the tractor remote couplers.
Enter the operator’s position.
Operate the proper tractor hydraulic control to
raise the auger hitch high enough to allow tractor
drawbar to be aligned with auger hitch. Lower
auger hitch onto drawbar hitch.
Install the hitch pin and retaining pin to securely
fasten the Backsaver Auger hitch to the tractor
drawbar.
NOTE: Always use a hitch pin of adequate size
and strength and a retaining pin with a
locking device.
Attach the safety chain around the drawbar.
Figure 9
Act on hydraulic controls to raise the auger hitch
high enough to move the auger stand. Remove
auger stand locking pin (Item 1)
[Figure 9] .
Figure 10
Rotate auger stand (Item 1) upward into storage
position and install auger stand locking pin (Item
2)
[Figure 10] .
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