3 -POINT HITCH
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Attaching
and detaching implements
A CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key.
• Do not stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.
• Before attaching or detaching implement,
locate the tractor and implement on a firm, flat
and level surface.
• Whenever an implement or other attachment is
connected to the tractor 3-point hitch, slowly
move the 3-point hitch through the full range of
operation and check for interference, binding
or PTO separation before operating the
machine.
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Lifting
Rod (Right)
Level a 3-point mounted implement from side to side by
turning the adjusting turnbuckle to shorten or lengthen the
adjustable lifting rod with the implement on the ground.
After adjustment, tighten the lock nut securely.
(1) Adjusting turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut
A CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from separation:
• Do not extend lift rod beyond the edge of flat
face on the threaded rod. See the illustration
that is on the safety label part K2561-65551.
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Top
Link
1. Adjust the angle of the implement to the desired
position by shortening or lengthening the top link.
2. The proper length of the top link varies according to
the type of implement being used.
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Check
Chains
Adjust the turnbuckle to control horizontal sway of the
implement.
After adjustment, retighten the lock nut.
(1) Turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut
HITCH
AwARNING
To avoid personal injury:
• Never pull from the top link, the rear axle or any
point above the hitch. Doing so could cause the
tractor to tip over rearward causing-··personal
injury or death. :.:~~~-:--~-
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(1) Hitch