Toro ProCore 1298, Operator'S Manual

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2. Back the tractor squarely up to the aerator until the
lower link arms are aligned with the hitch pins.
3. Make sure that the PTO is disengaged.
4. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key from the ignition. Wait for the
engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's seat on the tractor.
Note:
For maximum ground clearance, the hitch pins
should be secured in the lower mounting holes ( Figure
5 ). To determine when to use the upper mounting
holes, refer to Connecting the PTO Shaft.
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Figure 5
1. Top hole 2. Bottom hole
5. Insert the right and left lower link arms onto the hitch
pins (
Figure 6 ).
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Figure 6
1. Lower link 2. Lynch pin
6. Secure the lower link arms to the hitch pins with the
lynch pins (
Figure 6 ).
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Connecting the Upper Link
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Link pin
1 Lynch pin
Procedure
Note:
The front of the aerator must be vertical while
operating for best aeration hole quality ( Figure 7 ). Adjust the
upper link to control this angle. Refer to Operation (page
19) for additional information.
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Figure 7
1. Connect the upper link to the lower hole in the bracket
and secure it with the link pin and the lynch pin (
Figure
8 ).
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Figure 8
1. Upper link 3. Lynch pin
2. Link pin 4. Locknut
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