Saf-T-Lok® Installation
Insert hitch pin (4) through rear holes as shown in Fig- ure 23 and place diagonal bars (3) on hitch pins. Install slotted hex nut (18) and snug up bit do not tighten at this time. Attach tractor lower lift arms to backhoe hitch pins (use sleeves (19) for category 3 tractors) and secure with a
IMPORTANT
■Install hitch pins (4) and diagonal bars (3) only in end holes of mainframe lugs as shown or seri- ous damage to swing cylinders will result.
1. | Double link weldment | 15. | 7/8 x 2 x 3/8 Washer | |
2. | Link weldment | 16. | 1" NC x 5" Bolt | |
3. | Diagonal bar asy | 17. | 1" NC Hex lock nut | |
4. | Cat. 2 hitch pin | 18. | ||
11. Cotter pin | hex nut | |||
12. | 7/8 x | 19. | ||
13. | 7/8 x 5" Bolt | Sleeve (Cat. 3 only) | ||
14. | 7/8" Hex lock nut | 20. | ||
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Figure 23. Saf-T-Lok Hitch
Start engine and engage PTO, raise backhoe with sta- bilizer controls and establish ground clearance between 11" and 14" from center of boom pivot and ground as shown in Figure 24. Level backhoe form side to side with stabilizers. On some tractors it may not be possible to obtain desired ground clearance and
maintain required minimum head clearance for tractors with ROPS or cabs. Required head clearance must take priority. The adjustable seat may be used in obtaining minimum head clearance. (Refer to Seat Installation on page 33.)
Figure 24. Ground Clearance
Attach link weldment (2) to backhoe with bolt (16) and lock nut (17). See Figure 23. Tighten nut against back- hoe bracket but do not tighten to torque specifications.
The double link weldment (1) will be attached to the tractor top link bracket using only original equipment, HIGH-STRENGTH tractor top link pin with a minimum 1" diameter. On Category 3 tractors use tube (20) in this installation.
Trap double link weldment (1) in center of tractor top link bracket with washers or spacers as required. Refer to “Mounting Guide” available from your dealer for some tractors not originally equipped with 1" diameter pins.
A WARNING
Always use the special
To avoid possible hitch failure, read and follow
the
51861 (Rev. 6/16/2006) | Assembly 31 |
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