Section 2: Operating Instructions
QH05, QH16, QH20, & QH30 Quick Hitches 320-003M
7/15/22
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Quick Hitch. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates this hitch unless they have
read, fully understood, and are totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
, page 21
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, page 23
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
General Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking
the implement. Keep people and animals away while
backing-up to the implement or pulling away from the
implement. Do not operate hydraulic controls while a
person or animal is directly behind the power machine or
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
equipment who have been properly trained in its safe
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Do not use a power take-off adapter with a quick hitch. The
adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off
shaft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will
also defeat the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off
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Never carry riders on the equipment or power machine.
Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with
controls, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, struck by objects, thrown
about, fall off and be run over, etc.
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Do not alter equipment or replace parts with other brands.
Other brands may not fit properly or meet OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. They can weaken
the integrity and impair the safety, function, performance,
and life of the equipment. Replace parts only with genuine
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Do not use a quick hitch that does not perform properly
such as the auto lock hooks will not fully close, the 3-point
hooks will not fully engage with the lower and/or upper
hitch pins. etc.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Use the quick hitch only on implements that are rated quick
hitch adaptable. Otherwise, the quick hitch may be unsafe
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
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Keep a firm grip on the Quick Hitch at all times while
unhooking it from a tractor. Keep feet and all other body
extremities out from under the lower 3-point hitch areas as
the unit could fall causing serious injury. When possible,
have a second person on hand to help.
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Release Handles have areas where pinching can occur.
Keep hands, fingers, and other body parts away from the
pivoting areas of the release handles. Always use the handle
Transporting
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always use accessory lights and other available warning
devices to alert other vehicle operators of your presence
when traveling on public roads night and day.
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Release levers should always be fully forward when using
QH05 Quick Hitch. Release handles should always be in the
down position when using QH16, QH20 or QH30 Quick
Hitch.
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws when traveling
on public roads.
1. Transport only with a tractor of sufficient size and
horsepower for handling the attached implement.
2. If included, make sure driveline does not contact
tractor, Quick Hitch, or implement when raising
implement to transport position.
3. Select a safe ground speed to transport. Never
transport with an attached implement above 20 mph.
4. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough turning clearance to make sure implement
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
6. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
Section 2:
Operating Instructions
