H&S HT8, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
Tractor Hitch
1. The hitch of the Tedder is designed for a standardized tractor hitch.
2. Extend or shorten it so that the horizontal distance from the end of the tractor power takeoff shaft
to the center of the hitch pin hole is 14 inches for 540 RPM PTO as shown in the drawing. An
improperly located hitch point may cause damage to the universal joints of the power takeoff.
3. Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin hole is directly below the power drive line. Fasten the Tedder
to the tractor draw bar with an appropriate hitch pin with safety locking device.
If the Tedder is attached to a tractor with an offset in
the drawbar, be certain it is in the down position to
prevent damage to the IID guarding and the IID
telescoping members. [See Figure 2]
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If the Tedder is attached to a tractor with a clevis hitch
(hammer-strap) style drawbar, the hammer-strap must
be removed to prevent damage to the IID guarding
and the IID telescoping members. [See Figure 1]