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OPERATION
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Operation Section 4-11
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FM84A 09/03
5. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at ground
level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet out from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points between
the tractor hitch arms and mower pins.
1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct
PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid
interference when raising and lowering the mower.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position
the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms
positioned at the same height and to the outside
of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the 3-point lift
control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms
maintain a constant height when attaching the
mower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for
correct settings when attaching 3-point equipment.
4. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake,
place the tractor in park, and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, position the tractor lift arms
over the A-frame hitch pins. Insert linch pins to
retain lift arms to the mower. Walk around to
opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining
lift arm and hitch pin.
7. Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its
end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link.
Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin
into hitch pin.
8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks,
or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying
side to side and possible contact with tractor rear
tires.
5.1 Connecting the Mower
DANGER!
Never stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tractor and the Mower
when attaching the Implement to the Tractor. Always shut the Tractor completely off
before attempting to connect the Mower pins to the Tractor hitch.