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142646 - Strawmaster PRO (21-June-2018)
Operation
IMPORTANT
:
After either raising or
lowering the Hydraulic Jack, close the ball valve
to prevent accidental operation of the circuit.
Ensure ball valve handle remains in
closed position when not in use.
The Strawmaster Pro should always be parked on
a level, dry area that is free of debris and foreign
objects. Follow this procedure to hook-up:
1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove
foreign objects from the machine and working
area.
2. Make sure there is enough room to back the
tractor up to the trailer hitch.
3. Start the tractor and slowly back it up to the
hitch point.
4. Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake and remove ignition key
before dismounting.
5. Connect the hydraulics. To connect, proceed as
follows:
• Use a clean cloth or paper towel to clean the
couplers on the ends of the hoses. Also clean
the area around the couplers on the tractor.
Remove the plastic plugs from the couplers and
insert the male ends.
• Be sure to match the pressure and return line to
one valve bank.
6. Use the hydraulic jack to raise or lower the hitch
to align with the drawbar.
HOOK-UP / UNHOOKING
7. Install a drawbar pin with provisions for a
mechanical retainer such as a KLIK pin.
Install the retainer.
8. Install a safety chain between the tractor and
the hitch.
9. Connect lights (electrical
socket plug) to tractor.
10. Raise the hitch
jack to place in
field position.
11. Close the ball valve to prevent accidental
operation of this circuit. Ensure ball valve
handle remains in closed position.
12. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the
above procedure.
