OperatJflgtheTractor
Optional 3-Point Hitch
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The maximum alJowable attachment weight is deter- |
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mined by the gross weight of the attachment verses the |
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distance from the end of the tractor hitch arm to the |
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attachment's center of gravity (Figure 10). The further |
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an attachment's center of gravity is from the tractor, the |
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more leverage is required to raise it. | 1' | 2' | 3' | 4' | ||
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Measure the distance from the end of the hitch arms to | Distance from End of Hitch Arm | |
the attachment's center of gravity (Figure 10) and use | ||
to Attachment Center of Gravity (Feet "x'") | ||
the graph in Figure 9 to determine if an attachment is too | ||
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heaw to be used with your tractor. | Figure 9. Attachment Weight Limit | |
Always use a front weight carrier and 50 Ibs. suitcase | ||
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weights when using a |
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Remove the front weights when the rear attachment is |
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removed. |
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CAUTION
Avoid injury! A machine with a
Distance from End of Hitch Arm to Attachment Center of Gravity
_ Attachment
Locking The Hitch
The
To lock the
1.Raise the attachment lift.
2.Remove the locking rod from its storage position (A, Figure 11) and insert it below the hitch arms in the locking position (B).
3.Secure with a hair pin clip.
Attachment'sCenter
End of Hitch Arm
of Gravity
Figure 10. Attachment Weight Limit
Figure 11. Hitch Rod Positions
A. Rod Storage
B.To Lock Lift In Raised Position
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