Hardi Mercury Series, Instruction Book

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4 - Sprayer setup
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Mechanical connections
Adjusting the drawbar length
1.
Place the jockey wheel in the position indicated in the photo.
2.
Loosen the three bolts (A), located in the area where the drawbar
is connected in the chassis.
3.
Remove the bolt (B).
4.
Adjust the drawbar to the desired position.
5.
Replace bolt (B), making sure that it passes through the holes in the
chassis and the shaft.
6.
Tighten the bolts (A) and the locknut again.
Jockey wheel
The jockey wheel allows the mistblower to be coupled to or uncoupled
from the tractor. The illustration shows the position when the
mistblower is uncoupled from the tractor; when it is coupled, it will be
fastened to the left side of the mistblower chassis using two pins.
The height of the machine can be regulated by turning the handle (C).
Connecting the ring drawbar
This is attached to the standard clevis-type coupler closeto the tractor
body. Before connecting the PTO make sure that the drawbar is
correctly attached and secured, and that the tractor wheels do not
touch the mistblower when turning. A transmission shaft with CV joint
is required on the tractor’s side. It is possible to adjust the length of the
drawbar.
Adjust the drawbar if necessary as explained in another section
Connecting the articulated drawbar
This is attached to the tractors lower linkage arms. Before connecting
the PTO make sure that the diameter of the pins matches the ball
diameter on the lower links, that the snap locks are engaged and check
that the tractor wheels do not touch the mistblower when turning. Of
the three hitch types this is the one that permits the tightest turns, but
a transmission shaft with CV joint is then required on the mistblowers
power intake side. The length of the drawbar is adjustable.
Adjust the drawbar if necessary as explained in another section.