OPERATION
51
Attaching Implements
CAUTION: Always use POSITION CONTROL
to attach / detach implements to provide
precise control of the hitch.
FIG. 5-34:
Reverse the tractor to the implement, cen-
tring the tractor with the implement hitch frame.
Raise or lower the hitch using the position control lever
(1) and align the left lower link end with the correspond-
ing implement attaching pin. Lock the brakes, shut off
the engine and remove the main switch key.
FIG. 5-35:
Slide the ball end of the left lower link (1) over
the implement pin and secure with a linchpin. Adjust
height of the right lower link using the turn buckle (2). At-
tach and secure the right lower link (3) to the implement
with a linchpin. Attach the top link (4) to the top of the
implement hitch frame using the pin supplied with the
tractor. Rotate the centre barrel section of the top link,
to lengthen or shorten it, and level the implement from
front to rear. After the implement is attached, it can be
readjusted for level operation using the lift rod and top
link turn buckles. Secure all adjustments.
IMPORTANT: With some “mounted” implements, it will
be necessary to remove the drawbar at
rear of the tractor to permit the imple-
ment to be raised and lowered without
obstruction.
FIG. 5-36:
Certain implements require minimal sideplay.
The check chain (1) at each lower link should be evenly
adjusted to reduce side-play to the desirable level. Do
not, however, elimiate all side-play as chain or lower link
damage may result.
NOTE: The amount of side-play (check chain loose-
ness) is dependent upon the implement to be
mounted and type of operation. Normally 50
mm (2”) of total side movement is desired, 25
mm (1”) to each side of the tractor centre line.
FIG. 5-34
3
1
4
2
FIG. 5-35
1
FIG. 5-36
