Simplicity 300 Series manual Lift Variations When Using Attachments, Attaching a Trailer

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Lift Variations When Using

Attachments

When a front-mounted attachment such as a snowthrower or dozer blade is used with the tractor, the lift mechanism must be locked to provide downward force. When the mower is reinstalled the downward pressure lock must be released so that the mower can float.

Manual Lift Models

NOTE: These instructions apply to Broadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600 Series tractors equipped with a lift lever kit.

The lift link is installed differently depending on what attachment is being used. Refer to Figure 8 for link installation information.

Operating the Tractor

Snowthrower

& DozerE

Applications

A

B	C	D
Mower
Applications		G
A

F C D

Attaching a Trailer

The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 444 Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 222 Newton. This equates to a 396 lbs (180 kg) trailer on a 10 degree hill. Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B).

Figure 8. Lift Link - Manual Lift Models

A.Pin

B.Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower Applications)

C.Spacer

D.Hair Pin Clip

E.Upper Hole (Snowthrower Applications)

F.Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications)

G.Lower Hole (Mower Applications)

	A
	B
	396	Lbs.
	(180kg)
	3'4"	10˚
	(1m)	10˚
	(1m)
	20' (6m)

Figure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations

A.Clevis Pin

B.Clip

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