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HITCHES
E453 E454 E455
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF LIFTING
TIE-RODS
Lifting tie-rod, LH - Fig. (A):
After disconnecting the upper end of the
lifting tie-rod from pin of the lifting arm of
hydraulic system, rotate the eye (1) to
carry out the adjustment.
Lifting tie-rod, RH - Fig. (B):
Move the sliding T-handle (2) in the
arrow direction and rotate it to reach the
desired adjustment.
FIXED AND FREE POSITIONS OF
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOWER TIE-
RODS
Fixed position of hydraulic system lower
tie-rods - see Fig. (A):
The pinhead (1) and washer (2) are
installed horizontally.
Free position of hydraulic system lower
tie-rods - see Fig. (B):
The pinhead (1) and washer (2) are
installed vertically.
Free position allows a free attachment of
tractor and implement. Both ends of tie-
rods can move freely in height one to-
wards another in that case.
LIMITING RODS
Limiting rods (1) allow the side swinging of
lower tie-rods.
Turn the rod tube to adjust the left and
the right limiting rod - see the arrow.
Always both limiting rods must be
installed on the tractor.