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INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
THREE-POINT HITCH
Complete operating instructions for three-point hitch are
given in "Operation" section of this book.
Control Lever
FIG. 25: Position control lever, 1, abjust height of three
point hitch on rear of Tractor. Setting lever in a particular
position will set the height respectively. Full up position is
with lever fully rearward and full down position is with
lever completely forward.
CAUTION: Use position control lever, 1,when
attaching or detaching implement.
NOTE: When starting engine, ensure implement is low-
ered to ground and position lever is fully forward.
This reduces load on starter due to hitch trying to
raise when engine is cranked.
Lowering Rate Control Knob
FIG. 26: Lowering rate knob, 1, adjusts "rate of drop" of
three point implements. Turning knob clockwise will
increase lowering time and counterclockwise will
decrease lowering time. Turning knob fully clockwise will
lock implement (or hitch) in raised position for transport.
CAUTION: When working near or under
mounted equipment, securely block in posi-
tion and turn lowering rate clockwise to
"stop".
Cutting Height Control Knob
FIG. 27: Cutting height control knob, 1, adjusts the cutting
height for mid mount mower deck. Turning knob clockwise
will drop the cutting height of mower deck and counter-
clockwise will raise the cutting height of mower deck.
CAUTION: When operating without mid
mount mower deck, the linkage for mower
deck must be in fully up position by using
position control lever. Also, Turn the cutting
height control knob to counterclockwise and
to set highest position.
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
FIG. 27