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Connecting to a Tow Vehicle
For the machine to work properly, it is important to use the hitch
height setting that positions the tongue parallel to the ground.
1. Move your tow vehicle to a level area within connection distance
of the brush mower and set the parking brake. Lift the hitch
and position it onto the center of the tow vehicle hitch plate and
secure with the clevis pin and hitch clip pin or using the 2” ball
hitch (see Figure 6).
2. There are 4 different height positions on the hitch bar to help
ensure the tongue remains level with the ground. Adjustment can
also be made to correspond with the cutting height. Remove the
two hex bolts, washers and nuts on the hitch bar and reposition
to the desired height, then replace the hex bolts, washers and
nuts, tighten securely (see Figure 7). The hitch bar and clevis can
be inverted for tractors with higher hitches.
3. If using the ball coupler, adjust the height of the hitch to ensure
the tongue is parallel to the ground. Position the ball hitch
coupler on the brush mower over the ball on the tow vehicle,
snap into position and depress the clamp lever to secure.
Recommended Tow Vehicles
• ATV • Riding Lawn Mower
• Utility Vehicle • Sub-Compact or Compact Tractor
Riding lawn mowers with engines under 17HP and weighing less
than 500 pounds are not suitable for use on slopes greater than 5
degrees. Never operate on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
DO NOT use a jeep, truck or vehicle other than those mentioned
above to pull the brush mower.
A recommended speed for operation is 5mph on level ground and
not more than 4mph on rough terrain. Never tow the brush mower
on public roads or highways.
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WARNING
BALL
COUPLER
Figure 7
Figure 6
HITCH
BAR
HITCH
BAR
HEX
BOLTS
CLEVIS
