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HOOKING TO THE TRACTOR (TRAILER
MODELS)
It is required that the tractor be equipped with a regular
drawbar. Set the drawbar length to the longest position for
maximum turning clearance between the tractor and the Turf
Tender. Do not use either a 3-point drawbar or any type of
clevis hitch.
CAUTION
Do not use a 3-point drawbar since it limits
maneuverability. It may also damage the hitch on
the Turf Tender.
Back the tractor up to the Turf Tender so that the tractor
drawbar lines up with the hitch on the Turf Tender. Set the
parking brake and shut off the tractor. Using the Turf Tender
jack stand, level the Turf Tender; then compare the height of
the tractor drawbar with the height of the hitch. If necessary,
adjust the height of the hitch coupler so that the Turf Tender,
when pulled, will be level. To adjust hitch coupler height,
remove the bolts and nuts securing the coupler, move the coupler
either up or down as necessary, and secure with the bolts and
nuts. Tighten securely. Using the jack stand on the Turf Tender,
raise or lower the hitch as needed to align the tractor drawbar
and hitch. Start the tractor, release the parking brake, and
back into position.
NOTE: Adjustment of the hitch coupler height will
only have to be made the first time the Turf Tender
is to be hooked up to the tractor.
Set the parking brake and shut off the engine. Secure the
Turf Tender to the drawbar using a 5/8 inch pin. Secure the
pin with either a hitch pin or cotter key.
CAUTION
Do not use bolts or other substitutes for a hitch pin.
These may not be strong enough and may cause
the Turf Tender to disconnect.
Using the jack stand, lower the hitch of the Turf Tender
until all Turf Tender weight is on the drawbar of the tractor
and the jack stand is loose. Remove the pin securing the jack
stand, turn the jack stand 90 degrees counterclockwise (putting
the bottom of the jack stand toward the rear of the Turf Tender)
and install the pin. This is the stow position for the jack stand
and will keep it out of the way during all operations.
NOTE: The jack stand can also be removed
completely and stored in the toolbox if that is desired.
The jack stand should always be kept near the Turf
Tender if it becomes necessary to unhook quickly.
Noting the supply and return hydraulic couplings for both
the tractor and Turf Tender and making sure the couplings are
clean, hook up the two hydraulic hoses to the tractor couplings.
The hoses must be attached to the proper couplings for the
Turf Tender to operate properly.
NOTE: The hose that goes to the supply coupling
on the tractor is marked at the factory with a plastic
cable tie. The tractor supply coupling will vary from
tractor to tractor.
CAUTION
Make sure that the hose ends and tractor couplings
are clean before hooking up hydraulic hoses.
Contamination of the hydraulic system may cause
failure of components on the Turf Tender and tractor.
OPERATION
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