Section 1: Assembly & Setup
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AP-SH35 Category 1 & 2 Skid Steer Quick Hitch 320-019MK
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Section 1: Assembly & Setup
Skid Steer Loader Requirements
This SH35 Quick Hitch is designed for skid steer loaders.
Skid Steer Loader Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-1
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
1.
Drive skid steer loader slowly to the Quick Hitch
making sure front hitch plate of the skid steer loader
is parallel with the Quick Hitch frame.
2.
Tilt top of skid steer loader hitch plate slightly
forward.
3.
Place top of skid steer loader hitch plate under the
top angled bar of the Quick Hitch.
4.
Slowly lift skid steer loader hitch until Quick Hitch and
skid steer loader hitch have come together.
Skid Loader Hook-Up
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT:
Maximum weight of attached
implement shall not exceed 2,800 lbs. at 24” from
implements’ lower hitch pins.
IMPORTANT:
Some Cat. 1 and Cat. II implements
may not meet Quick Hitch standards.
Any modification made to the Quick Hitch or
implement to accommodate hook-up could void
the warranty
.
NOTE:
Ballast may need to be added to your skid
steer loader to maintain steering control. Refer to
your skid steer loader Operator Manual to determine
whether or not to add ballast.
Bottom Slots
Top Angle Bars
Position of Pins With
Hairpin Cotters
5.
Push skid steer loader release handles down to drive
hitch pins through bottom slots in the Quick Hitch
frame and to lock release handles down.
Center Hook Adjustment
Refer to Figure 1-2 & Figure 1-3
The Quick Hitch top hook normally is adjusted for a
standard Category I or Category II configuration. Adjust
top hook if implement being attached is not a true
standard Category I or II configuration. (See Figure 1-3)
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
1.
Lower skid steer lift arms and carefully move Quick
Hitch forward to align its lower support hooks with
implement’s lower 3-point hitch pins. Verify upper
Quick Hitch top hook also aligns with implement’s
center hitch pin. (See Figure 1-3 on page 9.)
2.
Skip to Implement Hook-Up if the three hooks align
with implement’s three hitch pins.
3.
Engage park brake, shut engine off, and remove
switch key before dismounting from skid steer loader.
4.
Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pins securing Quick
Hitch upper hook. Move hook up or down to align with
implement’s upper hitch pin.
5.
Replace clevis pins and their hairpin cotters.
Upper Hook Adjustment
Figure 1-2
NOTE:
Skid steer hook-up is required before
proceeding with center hook adjustment.
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Clevis Pins
Upper Hook
Hairpin Cotters
