Not for
Reproduction
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Pulling the lever back raises the attachment lift (A, Figure
11). Pushing the lever forward to the first detent lowers the
attachment lift (B). Pushing the lever forward to the second
detent locks the control in “float” position, allowing the lift
mechanism to float up and down.
Many approved attachments have color coded quick
couplers to aid in installation. Match the tractor quick
coupler with the like colored attachment quick coupler.
A.
B.
Figure 11
Optional 3-Point Hitch Operation
WARNING
Avoid injury! A machine with a 3-point hitch attachment
installed may become unstable when the attachment
is raised. Always drive slower over uneven ground and
when turning with the attachment raised.
Attachment Weight Limit
The maximum allowable attachment weight is determined
by the gross weight of the attachment (A, Figure 12)
verses the distance from the end of the tractor hitch arm
(B) to the attachment’s center of gravity (C). The further an
attachment’s center of gravity is from the tractor, the more
leverage is required to raise it.
X'
A
B
C
Figure 12
X
= Distance from the end of Hitch Arm to Attachment Center of
Gravity
Measure the distance from the end of the hitch arms to the
attachment’s center of gravity (Figure 12) and use the graph
in Figure 13 to determine if an attachment is too heavy to
be used with your tractor.
Always use a front weight carrier and 50 lbs. suitcase
weights when using a rear-mounted attachment. Remove
the front weights when the rear attachment is removed.
Max. Attachment Weight Limit
0
200
400
1'
0'
2'
600
3'
4'
A
B
C
Figure 13
A
= Maximum Attachment Weight (Lbs.)
B
= Distance from End of Hitch Arm to Center of Gravity (Feet "
X
")
C
=Approved Weight Range
