Kubota M7131, Operator'S Manual

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157 3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR
B
Switching of the Hydraulic Valve
Using the 2 selector levers, the hydraulic circuit can be
switched to the "single-acting", "double-acting" or "lock"
mode.
Switch to the circuit suited for the implement. Incorrect
selection may damage the implement.
C Single-acting:
The lower link is hydraulically raised but lowered by its
own weight.
This mode is used for mowers, cultivators and others.
C
Double-acting:
The lower link is hydraulically raised and lowered.
This mode is used for snow removal with a front blade and
other similar applications.
C
Lock:
The hydraulic circuit to the implement is cut off.
This mode is used for traveling on public roads and when
the front 3-point hitch is not used.
A For the lever (1), pull out its turning part outward and
turn the lever.
B
Lower Link
The lower link is foldable. Set it correctly according to the
relevant work.
C
For general works:
Put the pin into the position shown below, and fix the lower
link.
C
For floating works:
When the pin is placed in the position below, the lower link
is movable up and down by about 90 mm (3.54 in.).
C
For transport and storage:
Put the pin into the position shown below, and retract the
cylinders completely.
B
Top Link
When the top link is not used, fix it with the top link pin.
(1) Selector valve lever 1
(2) Selector valve lever 2 (A) "SINGLE-ACTING"
(B) "DOUBLE-ACTING"
(C) "LOCK"
(1) Lower link
(2) Lock pin (A) "GENERAL WORK"
(B) "FLOATING WORK"
(C) "TRANSPORT and STORAGE"
(1) Top link
(2) Top link pin