Tractor / Toolbar Connections
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HITCHING (8.1)
When you have thoroughly prepared your tractor and
toolbar, you are ready to hook-up. There are a wide
variety of hitch configurations, and it is recommended
that you familiarize yourself with the operation of your
hitch. Operational instructions for your hitch type
should be found in the users manual of both your
tractor and toolbar.
3-POINT HITCH (8.1.a)
Most 3-point hitches will be either Category 2 or
Category 3 hitches. If you have a category 2 hitch,
make sure that your toplink pin is 1” dia. and your lift
arm pins are 1 1/8” dia.. If you have a category 3
hitch, make sure that your toplink pin is 1 1/4” dia. and
your lift arm pins are 1 7/16” dia.. In some cases you
will have to remove, or relocate the tractor drawbar.
If the lift arm is equipped with an extension, release
the lock and pull the extension out its full length of
travel. Slowly back the tractor up to the toolbar until
the lift arms are aligned with the lower hitch pins.
Raise or lower the lift arms until the eyelets are
concentric with the lower hitch pins. Stop your tractor
and engage the parking brake to prevent rolling when
pinning the lift arms to the hitch. Pin each lift arm in
place and install a spring clip. Restart the tractor and
slowly raise the lift arms until the eyelet of the upper
link is concentric with upper hitch pin. Once again
stop the tractor and engage the parking brake. You
may have to lengthen or shorten the upper link to
install the hitch pin. After installing the upper hitch pin,
make sure to secure it with a spring clip. If you have a
“quickhitch” variety 3-point hitch, as before slowly
back up to the toolbar until the lower clasps of the
quick-hitch rest below the lower hitch pins. Lengthen
or shorten the upper link to align the quick hitch with
the hitch pins. Raise the quick-hitch until it engages
the hitch pins. Make sure the hitch retainers are
lowered, and engaged.
DRAWN HITCH (8.1.b)
Slowly back up the tractor to the toolbar until the
tractor drawbar is near the clevis of the toolbar. Stop
your tractor and engage the parking brake. Use the
toolbar jack to align the clevis with the tractor drawbar.
You may have to reposition the clevis. The lower hitch
panel of the clevis should be approximately 14 in.
above ground level, so that the upper hitch panel rides
abutting the tractor drawbar. Most toolbars have
optional settings for the clevis. Once the height of the
clevis is aligned with the tractor drawbar, slowly back
the tractor until the pin holes of the clevis and drawbar
are aligned. If you are using assistance in hitching the
toolbar, please make sure no person is between the
tractor and the toolbar when in motion.
WARNING!:
Tractors in motion may behave
erratically! Persons caught between a tractor in
motion and an agricultural implement could suffer
serious injury or death.
When you have aligned the pin holes, install the
appropriate pin and secure it with a spring clip. Your
toolbar should be equipped with safety chains. Make
sure to connect the safety chains before moving the
toolbar.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS (8.2)
WARNING!:
Shut off tractor and remote cylinder
controllers that are in operation before attaching or
detaching hydraulic hoses to avoid potential injury
from hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure.
Ensure that all hoses and fittings are secure before
pressurizing system. Refer to installation guides for
proper assembly. All agricultural implements
equipped with hydraulic components should be
accompanied by a users manual that details attaching
and detaching. Please carefully follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (8.3)
Check to ensure that electrical connections are
secure and properly connected. Familiarize yourself
with the users manual of any electrical components
that your strip-till/fertilizer system might employ.
Carefully read the connection procedure found in the
users manual of that components manufacturer.
