RHD Series RHD
230/250/280
15
Attaching The Machine To The Tractor
Attachment of the machine to the tractor should always be performed on a firm level site.
Upper Linkage Position
The upper linkage of the machine has two working
modes to allow the machine to be mounted and
operated either on the front of the tractor or on the rear:
1. Front Mounted Linkage Position
2. Rear Mounted Linkage Position
To swap the linkage position, remove the position
locking pin and swing the linkage over to the opposing
side of the machine, replace the position locking pin
and secure in place with a locking clip
NOTE: The position locking pin must always be in
position during attachment and transportation of
the machine but can be removed during work for a
floating position. Always remember to replace the pin before re-transporting the
machine.
Linkage Points
A
– Lower Attachment Points (Linkage Arms)
B
– Upper Attachment Point (Top Link)
Attachment to Tractor
Determine if the machine is to be front mounted or
rear mounted and set the upper linkage into the
required position as described above.
Position the tractor’s lower linkage at the same
height as the machines lower attachment points
–
indicated ‘A’ in the diagram above.
Remove the machine lower linkage pins from location ‘A’.
Carefully manoeuvre the tractor squarely to the machine and into its position within the attachment points
– fine adjustment of the tractor lower linkage height may be necessary to correctly position the linkage
and permit refitting of the linkage pins.
Insert linkage pins at location ‘A’ and secure in position with locking clips.
Fit top link to upper attachment point ‘B’.
Raise the machine on the tractors hydraulics and adjust top link so that the machine is parallel to the
ground.
Fit and adjust check chains and/or stabiliser bars to lock the machine into a central position on the tractor.
Connect hydraulics.
Fit PTO Shaft and attach torque chains to a suitable location
–
refer to following page
for details of PTO measurement and shaft length adjustment.
