OPERATION
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height in relation to the tractor. As the position control
lever (1) is moved rearward, the hitch (and implement)
are raised. Moving the lever forward will lower the hitch
to the selected position. Each lever setting provides a
specific hitch (and implement) position.
FIG. 5-29:
Lowering Rate Control Handle (2) controls
the discharge rate of hydraulic oil thus adjusting lower-
ing speed of the hitch and implement. Turn the handle
clockwise to slow drop rate, counterclockwise to in-
crease drop rate. Turning the handle fully clockwise will
lock the implement in raised position.
CAUTION: When working on or around
mounted implements, always lower them to
ground prior to work. If an implement must
be raised, always block the implement and
the lower links securely.
CAUTION: Always shut off the PTO and shut
off the tractor engine before servicing any
PTO-driven implement. Allow all movement
and motion to stop before leaving opera-
tor’s seat.
CAUTION: Use the position control lever
(FIG. 5-28-(1)) when attaching or detaching
an implements.
NOTE: When starting the engine, ensure the imple-
ment is lowered to the ground. This reduces
load on the starter due to hitch trying to rise
when the engine is cranked.
Rear Linkage
FIG. 5-30:
Linkage consists of several major compo-
nents for implement attachment and operation:
Lower Links (1) -
Primary attaching points to lower
implement pins.
Lift Rods (2) -
Connect the lower links to the hydraulic
lift arms for raising / lowering of the lower links. The lift
rod connected to the right lower link has provisions for
levelling the implement (side to side).
Check Chains (3) -
Reduce side sway of the implement.
Top Link (4) -
Adjustable, turn-buckle type to level im-
plement (from to rear).
Spring (5) -
Secures the lower links together to prevent
tyre interference when the hitch is not used.
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FIG. 5-29
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FIG. 5-30
