Norwood Kwik-Pit 26 Series, Operator'S Manual

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3 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
3-9
Attaching and Detaching Kwik-Pit To/
From Tractor
Attaching Kwik-Pit To Towing Vehicle
WARNING
Before connecting equipment, servicing, adjusting, or
repairing
:
Park on a level surface, engage park brake, place
transmission in PARK, shut off engine, remove key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the tractor cab.
1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove foreign objects
from the Kwik-Pit and working area.
2. Make sure there is enough room to back the tractor up
to the Kwik-Pit hitch.
3. Start the towing vehicle and slowly back it up to the align
the hitch point.
(See Fig. # 3-63)
Fig. # 3-18 Back Tractor To Align Hitch Point
WARNING
Avoid hazards due to escaping fluid under pressure.
See the Hydraulic Safety section in this manual. Hydraulic
hoses can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and
exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.
IMPORTANT
All hydraulic couplers must be clear of debris, dust, and
sand. Foreign material can damage hydraulic system.
4. Hydraulic Drive Option: Attach the hydraulic Supply
and Return hoses to a tractor,
(See"Connecting Hydraulic
Hoses To Tractor" on page 4-6)
5. Electric Drive & Wet Kit Option: Plug in the power cord
to supply power to the electric motor and wet kit.
(See"Hy-
draulic Wet Kit Controls & Components" on page 4-10)
DANGER
CRUSH HAZARD
Stand clear when raising or lowering the Kwik-Pit.
Keep feet, legs, and body clear when raising and lowering
the Kwik-Pit. Keep others away.
6. Start the tractor and use the tractor remote valve levers
to lower the conveyor wheels, to raise the frame off the
ground.
(See"Lift Axle Raise / Lower Control Lever" on
page 4-7)
Fig. # 3-19 Tractor Remote Valve Levers
7. Install the “Transport Locks” on the left and right side lift
axles to secure it for transport.
(See"Transport Locks:
Locking & Stowing" on page 4-12)