Schulte RDX-117, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
RDX-117 06/20 Operation Section 4-10
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6.1 Connecting the Snow Blower A-Frame to the Tractor
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
implement.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position
the tractor to the snow blower with the 3-point
lift arms positioned to attach to the snow blower
lower link pins. Note: Set the 3-point lift control
to “Position Control” so that the lift arms
maintain a constant height when attaching the
snow blower. See the tractor Operator’s
Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-
point equipment.
4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, attach the tractor lower
link arms to the snow blower lower link pins.
Then install lynch pins in the ends of the lower
link pins.
6. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end
hole with the holes of the snow blowers top link.
Insert the top link hitch pin and insert lynch pin
into hitch pin to hold the upper top link.
7. Check that the snow blower is level side to side.
Adjust tractor lift link if necessary.
8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide
blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the snow
blower from swaying side to side and possible
contact with tractor rear tires.
9. Adjust the chute crank handle in or out to suit your particular tractor then reinsert the 5/16 x 2 cotter pin
through the crank handle and sleeve. Spread the ends of the cotter pins.
Carefully raise and lower the snow blower and check for any possible interference between
the snow blower and tractor. Turn discharge chute full right. Make adjustments if necessary.
Before operating the snow blower, carefully read the ‘Safety’ and ‘Operation’ sections of this
Operator’s Manual.
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)