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PREPARING TRACTOR FOR TRAILER MIXER
POSITIONING DRAWBAR
IMPORTANT: Drive components can be damaged from
excessive speed. Under no circumstances
should a feed mixer equipped with 540
RPM be operated by a tractor with 1000
RPM PTO.
Feed mixers are available with either 540 or 1000 RPM
driveline. Match tractor PTO with the feed mixer
driveline.
IMPORTANT: To prevent driveline damage, adjust
tractor drawbar to recommended setting.
Disengage tractor PTO before turning.
Remove clevis if equipped. Turn offset drawbar down.
Adjust drawbar length:
PTO SPEED
DIMENSION (A)
540 RPM
14 inches (356 mm)
1000 RPM
16 inches (406 mm)
ADJUST TRAILER HITCH CLEVIS
Mixer should be approximately level when attached to
tractor.
Adjust clevis by changing hole location on tongue.
Hitch Pin Size --- 1” x 7”
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