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3.0 CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR
Checks prior to connecting the Genesis:
Check the Genesis for any visual damage, and repair if safe operation of the
machine cannot be guaranteed.
Check whether all nuts and bolts have been tightened properly.
Check whether all protective covers and safety stickers are in place on the machine,
and whether they are undamaged.
NEVER
use the machine without them.
The Genesis can be connected to the tractor using the 3-point hitch. The method is as follows:
(
Figure 7
)
1. Remove the 3-point pins (1 and 2).
2. Carefully back up the tractor, so that the lifting arms (4) can be connected to the
frame.
!! Make sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving!!
!! Stop the engine of the tractor before getting off!!
3. Connect the lifting arms to the bottom 3-point pins (2) and secure them using the
included locking pins.
4. Set the stabilizer of the tractor to a 100 mm sideways stroke.
5. Mount the top link (3) of your tractor and extend it until it is at the same height as the
top 3-point hitch (1) of the Genesis.
6. Connect the top link (3) to the frame using the top pin (1) and secure using the
included locking pin.
7. Keep extending/retracting the top link until the machine makes a 90° angle with the
ground.
!! Make sure all locking pins are secured!!
8. Start the tractor and lift the Genesis off the ground.
9. Slide the support legs (5) up in the working position.
Figure 7
