CAUTION:
Be sure the tractor tire pressure is correct. It is important to strictly
follow the safety guidelines and instructions laid out in the tractor manual.
To attach the pendular spreader to the tractor proceed as follows
(see fig. 5)
:
1. Back the tractor to the spreader until the draft links align with the hitch pins.
2. Stop engine, engage parking brakes and remove key before dismounting tractor.
3. Secure the draft links to the hitch pins and secure them in place with lynch pins.
4. Attach top link to the top hitch of the spreader using the hitch pin and secure it with
the cotter pin.
5. Adjust the tractor sway chains/bars to center the spreader behind the tractor and
control the side sway.
6. Ensure the spreader is leveled by adjusting both the draft links and the top link.
7. Install the shock joint side of the driveline to the spreader. Be sure each end of the
driveline is connected securely with the locking pin. Connect the driveline shielding
chains to the tractor and to the implement to prevent the protective shielding from
rotating during operation. If it was necessary to remove the PTO shielding to do any
of the above operations, do not forget to replace it. Ensure that the driveline has at
least 2” from bottoming out in its shortest working position and has the minimum 6”
overlap in its longest working position. Refer to
Section 4.03
6
of this manual if it is
determined that the driveline is too long and needs to be shortened. Contact your
local dealer if it is determined that the driveline is too short for your tractor.
Models 301-300 and 301-400 are designed to be category 1 quick hitch compatible
(see
fig. 6)
.
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PERATION
15
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ANUAL
6
See Section 4.03 - Driveline, for instructions on how to determine correct driveline length and
procedures for shortening the driveline.
Fig. 6 - Attaching the spreader using a quick hitch.
category 1 hitch position
quick hitch position
