Figure 14
1.
Tie down or rope
3.
Frame hitch pivot
2.
Tow arm hitch plate
2. Back the tractor/aerator into position in front of the
core processor.
3. Remove the tie down or rope and lower the tow arm
hitch plate into the aerator hitch pivot (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1.
Tow arm hitch plate
2.
Aerator hitch pivot
4. Align the hole in the tow arm hitch plate with the
lower holes in the aerator hitch pivot (Figure 16).
5. Secure the tow arm hitch plate to the aerator hitch
pivot with a hitch pin and lynch pin (Figure 16).
6. Lower the aerator to the ground
7. Secure the pitch control link to the top holes in the
aerator hitch pivot and the frame hitch pivot with
hitch pins and lynch pins (Figure 16).
•
Connect the control link to the rear holes in the
frame hitch pivot when operating a ProCore 660
aerator.
•
Connect the control link to the front holes in the
frame hitch pivot when operating ProCore 864
and 880 aerators.
Figure 16
1.
Pitch control link
3.
Rear mounting holes
2.
Front mounting holes
8. Route the hydraulic hoses to the tractor and connect
to the quick couplers. Make sure the hydraulic hoses
are properly connected to the processor and the
tractor.
9. Route the control harness to the tractor operators
position.
10. Secure the hydraulic hoses and the wire harness to
the tow-arms with cable ties.
Important:
When turning the tractor to the
right or left, make sure the hydraulic hoses do
not become disconnected or damaged.
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