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PREPARATION AND SETUP
DR12x2 Row Hopper Planter OM-EN 4-5
Quick-Hitch Tractor Connection
See the tractor operator’s manual for more information
on properly connecting the implement.
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury. Make sure all personnel
are clear of the implement before lowering.
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury. Do not stand between
the tractor and implement when connecting or
disconnecting the implement.
1. Back up tractor to the implement hitch. Place the
tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the
key before connecting the implement. Injury or death
can result from being trapped between the tractor
and implement.
2. Install category 3 center link hook (1) on the
quick-hitch (2).
3. Raise latch handles (3).
4. Lower the rockshaft until the center link hook and
quick-hitch hooks (4) are lower than the implement
hitch pins.
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Figure 4-3
5. Check the drawbar clearance. Turn the drawbar
offset to the shortest possible position to avoid
contact with the coupler and implement.
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury. Do not stand between
the tractor and implement when connecting or
disconnecting the implement.
6. Slowly back the tractor towards the toolbar until the
quick-hitch hooks are aligned with the implement
hitch pins. Place the tractor in park, turn off the
engine, and remove the key before connecting the
implement. Injury or death can result from being
trapped between the tractor and implement.
7. Raise the rockshaft until the center link hook (1) and
quick-hitch hooks (4) engage with the implement
hitch pins (5).
8. Push latch handles (3) down to lock the quick-hitch
(2) to the implement.
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Figure 4-4
DANGER
!
Avoid high-pressure fluid hazards. Failure to follow this
information will result in death or serious injury. Relieve
hydraulic pressure before servicing or disconnecting
hoses.
9. Relieve hydraulic system pressure before connecting
the tractor. Attach hydraulic hoses to the tractor
according to the tractor operator’s manual.
10. Attach toolbar controller electrical connections and
toolbar safety lights to the tractor.
11. Make sure all electrical and hydraulic lines are
plumbed over the hitch to the tractor to avoid wear or
damage.
12. Raise the bar stands to highest point and install stay
pins.
1) Center link hook 3) Latch handle (2 used)
2) Quick-hitch 4) Hook (2 used)
1
3
2
3
4
4
1) Center link hook 4) Hook (2 used)
2) Quick-hitch 5) Hitch pin (3 used)
3) Latch handle (2 used)
1
5
2
3
3
5
4
4
5