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SETTING THE DRAWBAR HEIGHT ON THE MACHINE
1. PROCEDURE
Carry out the following procedure with the machine on firm level ground and with the parking
brake applied (where fitted). For machines without a parking brake ensure that the chocks
(available as an accessory) are fitted to the wheels.
NOTE!
The following procedure MUST be carried out whenever attaching the machine to a tractor for the first
time and also checked if the tractor is changed. The machine needs to be set as level as possible behind the
tractor to ensure maximum accuracy of the weighing mechanism.
1. Drawbar set in the LOW position: raise the front of the machine to a LEVEL position with a suitable lifting
device (minimum capacity 5 tonnes) located under the front of the transmission casing. To determine a level
position, take measurements from the corners of the body to the ground, front and back.
2. Drawbar set in HIGH position: a hydraulic or manual jack is fitted as standard and can be used to raise the
front of the machine to a LEVEL position. Refer to the section on hydraulic jack operation.
SAFETY FIRST!
Ensure machine is safely supported under the front of the transmission
casing using a suitable solid support. DO NOT rely on the lifting device alone.
2. ADJUSTING THE TOWING EYE / DRAWBAR HEIGHT
1. The towing eye and drawbar has a combination of height positions (figure 2) to give sufficient adjustment to
suit most tractors. Measure the height of the hitch on the tractor and adjust the towing eye / drawbar
accordingly.
NOTE:
Drawbar set in LOW position: to gain access to bolts reference B it will be necessary to REMOVE
the front cover surrounding the P.T.O shaft and if fitted, either the hydraulic or manual jack support bracket.
NOTE:
Drawbar set in HIGH position: to gain access to bolts reference B it will be necessary to REMOVE
both upper and lower front covers.
2. Replace all bolts and tighten nuts.
IMPORTANT!
The bolts MUST be tightened to the correct torque:
Bolts, reference
A:-
1400 Nm
Bolts,
reference B:-
840
Nm
Figure 2
