Twose TS466, Operation Manual

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ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR
IMPORTANT: -
Ensure the machine is parked on a firm and level site away from bystanders or onlookers.
Read and understand all instructions in this manual regarding Health, Safety and the use of
this machine.
FOR PIN TYPE LOWER LINKAGE EYES ONLY
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Remove spring pins, lift pins and spacers as supplied with Hedgetrimmer from lower
link positions of linkage frame.
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Slowly and very carefully reverse the tractor towards the machine linkage frame.
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With care - ensure that tractor lower link ball eyes fit between lower jaws of linkage
frame and that pin holes are aligned.
SWITCH OFF TRACTOR ENGINE AND ENSURE HANDBRAKE IS ON
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With holes of tractor lower link eyes in line with lower jaw holes of frame - the lower
linkage pins should now be refitted - with spacers 'in position - on pin, between jaws
and outboard'
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Spacer is provided to prevent side movement of link arms.
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Secure lift pin into position using the 7/16" dia. pin and ring assembly.
FOR AUTOMATIC QUICK CROOK-ON LOWER LINK ONLY

Remove spring pins, lift pins and spacers as supplied with Hedgetrimmer from lower
link positions of linkage frame. Then reassemble lift pin, spacer together with tractor
lower link ball end eye - all onto lift pin (between ears of frame) - with spacers to the
outside. Then secure into position using 7/16" diameter pin and ring.
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Slowly and very carefully reverse the tractor towards the machine linkage frame.
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With care - ensure that tractor lower links fit between lower jaws of linkage frame and
are aligned with relevant ball eyes now already on lower lift pins.
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Raise tractor lower link arms to a position that allows the ball to engage correctly into
its own housing in arm.
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The adjustable 'A' frame - stabiliser arms should now be set to required length to suit
tractor.
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The main 20mm diameter locating pin - through both assemblies should be removed
after first disconnecting its 7/16" diameter lock-pin and ring.
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Slacken off the M20 setscrew (clamping both halves together)