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Center Pivot 7000, 8000, 8120 Series 43
OPERATION
Towing Option
Towing The Skid Tow Pivot (Continued)
Attaching Forward Tow Cable
11. Install the tow cable attachment bracket on the span pipe above the drive unit. See Figure 43-1.
12. On one end of 1/2 in (12.7 mm) tow cable, extend 2 ft (610 mm) of cable through one of the eye bolts on
turnbuckle, then clamp tow cable together with three 1/2 in (12.7 mm) cable clamps. See Figure 43-1.
13. Bolt the other eye bolt on turnbuckle to the tow cable attachment bracket. See Figure 43-1.
14. On the other end of 1/2 in (12.7 mm) tow cable, extend 2 ft (610 mm) of cable through a clevis and clamp
with three 1/2 in (12.7 mm) cable clamps. See Figure 43-1.
15. Wrap chains around the bottom of each pivot leg, then bolt a pivot trail cable to each chain. See Figure 43-1.
16. Attach trail cables to tow cable with 1/2 in (12.7 mm) cable clamps.
• Adjust the leading trail cables on the tow cable, so that while towing, the leading ends of pivot skids raise
approximately 4 in (102 mm) to prevent the skids from digging into the ground. See Figure 43-1.
• Adjust the trailing trail cables on the tow cable, so that while towing, the trail cables are taught. This will
reduce the wallowing action of the skid pivot. See Figure 43-1.
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Figure 43-1 1. Tow Cable Attachment Bracket
2. Span Pipe
3. 1/2 in (12.7 mm) Tow Cable
4. Turnbuckle
5. 1/2 in Cable Clamp
6. Clevis
7. Chain
8. Trail Cable 9. Leading Trail Cable
10. Trailing Trail Cable