FAST AG Solutions 973PT, Owner'S Manual

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ATTACHING and DETACHING
ATTACHING and DETACHING 3PT Sprayer 973PT Page 44
ATTACHING and DETACHING
Attach the Machine Safely
CAUTION: Prevent personal injury
caused by unexpected movement of
the machine. Engage the tractor’s
parking brake and/or place
transmission in PARK, shut off the
engine, and remove the ignition key
before working around the hitch.
Attach the Machine to the
Tractor
CAUTION: Make sure that all
bystanders are clear of the working
area.
1. Make sure there is enough room and
clearance to safely back up to the
machine.
2. Slowly back the tractor until holes on
the hitch and drawbar are aligned.
3. Install drawbar pin and retainer.
4. Attach safety chain (see Attach
Safety Chain to Tractor ) securely
around tractor drawbar cage to
prevent unexpected separation.
5. Check that the Sprayer hydraulic
system is compatible with the
tractor’s hydraulics: Hydraulic
System Requirements . Change the
choice of the Sprayer model if
required. Do not operate unless
tractor and implement hydraulics are
compatible.
6. Connect Hydraulics
WARNING: Prevent serious injury or
death. Relieve hydraulic system
pressure before connecting hydraulic
hoses.
a. Use a clean rag or paper
towel to clean dirt from
couplers on hose ends and
tractor couplers.
b. Relieve pressure in the
hydraulic system.
c. Route hoses over the hitch
and connect hoses to tractor
couplers. Verify couplers are
securely seated. See SCV
Identification Chart for hose
connections.
d. Be sure to provide slack for
turning.
7. Route electrical lines over the hitch
and connect to the tractor’s electrical
connectors.
8. Detach with the same procedure in
reverse.
Attach Warning Light Plug
CAUTION: When transporting the
machine on a road or highway at night
or during the day, use warning lights
and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. For this
matter, check local governmental
regulations.
Various safety lights and devices are
available from your Fast Ag Solutions dealer.
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