3-POINT HITCH
1. Precautions for attaching and
detaching the implements to the 3-
point hitch
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the
starter key.
• Do not stand between the tractor and the
implement unless the parking brake is applied.
• Before attaching or detaching the implement to
the 3-point-hitch, locate the tractor and the
implement on a firm, flat, and level surface.
• Whenever an implement or other attachment is
connected to the tractor by the 3-point-hitch,
slowly move the 3-point-hitch through the full
range of operation and check for interference,
binding, or PTO separation before operating the
machine.
2. Adjusting the lifting rod (right)
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not extend the lifting rod beyond the groove
on the thread rod.
1. Level a 3-point-mounted implement from side to
side by turning the adjusting turnbuckle to shorten
or lengthen the adjustable lifting rod with the
implement on the ground.
2. After adjustment, tighten the lock nut securely. Do
not extend the lifting rod beyond the groove on the
threaded rod when extending it.
(1) Adjusting turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut
(A) Groove
3. Adjusting the top link
The proper length of the top link varies according to the
type of implement being used.
NOTE :
• When not using the top link, shorten it to the
shortest length and fix it to the top-link-holder.
1. Adjust the angle of the implement to the desired
position by shortening or lengthening the top link.
4. Adjusting the check chains
1. Make sure that the check chains are installed as the
following figure.
2. Adjust the turnbuckle to control horizontal sway of
the implement.
3. After adjustment, retighten the lock nut.
(1) Turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut
HITCH
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Never pull from the top link, the rear axle, or any
point above the hitch. If you pull from the top
link, the rear axle, or any point above the hitch,
the tractor can tip over rearward causing
personal injury or death.
See the following figure.
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR
3-POINT HITCH
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BX1880,BX2380,BX2680
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