INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
A S S E M B LY (continued)
Attach the two lift control arms (slotted end goes to the hitch main frame) to the hydraulic lift quadrant on the tractor. Using one of the 5/8” – 11 x 21/4” hex head bolts, 2 flat washers, and locknut, attach the other end to the upright arm on the main frame (arm without ball socket). Use the slot so that the hitch will float as the tractor navigates rough terrain. Be sure to use a flat washer against the slot. Check to see that the lift control arm moves freely but without excessive looseness.
On both the outer
As soon as the end of the pull pin passes through the first outer pull bracket ear, slide the pull pin spacer (ref. #12) on the pin so that it is located between the first and second pull bracket ears. Slide the pull pin in further until the end is just entering the second pull bracket ear.
Then place the forward end of the lift arm between the large side plate on the pull bracket and the second pull bracket. Slide the pull pin in further so that it goes through the ball end of the lift arm and enters the hole in the large side plate.
Rotate the pull pin so that the holes in the pin are horizontal. Slide the spacer tube and adjust the pull pin so that a large (5/16”) hairpin clip can be inserted through the center hole of the pull pin. This locks the pull pin in place on each side.
Pin the leveling assemblies (ref.
Raise the lift arms, sliding them between the clevis ends of the lift arm leveling assemblies, and pin them in place.
Install the stabilizer stub pins (ref. #27) in the forward holes of each lift arm. Have the large (7/8”) diameter of the stub pin to the outside of the lift arm and the threaded nut to the inside. Do not use a lockwasher under the nut. Place a screwdriver or small bar through the linchpin hole and tighten the nut on the stub pin.
Place one end of the stabilizer bars (ref.
The stabilizer bars have threaded ends and can be adjusted to the correct length by turning the center barrel. Adjust the stabilizer bars, then slide the other end over the stabilizer stub pins in the lift arms. Secure in place with linchpins.
NOTE: Angle of Stabilizer Ends
The ends of the stabilizer bars (ref. #17, 18) may not be at the correct angle for your hitch. Since this hitch kit can connect to either Category I (26” pull pin width) or to Category II (32” pull pin width) equipment, slightly differ- ent angles will be required on the stabilizer bar threaded stub ends. If the angle is not correct for your desired hitch spacing, place one end of the stabilizer bar threaded stub in a vise and apply hand pressure to the other end of the stabilizer bar assembly until desired angle is obtained. Reverse the stabilizer assembly in the vise and repeat for the other end.
It is suggested that you connect the lift arm ends to a piece of equipment or install a 3 pt. drawbar and center the lift arms (side to side) so you can easily determine what angle correction may be required.
NOTE: Use of Stabilizer Bars
For some implements such as post hole diggers, rear blades, landscape rakes, and rear 3 pt. scoops, you need to install the stabilizer bars to eliminate side movement of the hitch to control the implement.
With other implements, such as 3 pt. plows, disc harrows, field cultivators, and harrows, it is best to remove the stabilizer bars and allow the hitch side movement. This makes it easier to steer the tractor and minimize side pressure on the hitch and the implement when turning.
NOTE: When connecting the hitch to an implement, it will be necessary to remove the lift arm end of the stabilizer bar from the lift arm. This allows the lift arm to swing out and be installed on the pull pin of the implement.
After the lift arms are connected to the implement, the stabilizer bars need to be reconnected and adjusted so that the implement is centered behind the tractor.
Attach the center link to the main frame using the 3/4” toplink pin and linchpin provided.
Tighten all bolts before using this kit.
Check to make sure that the hitch is operating smoothly.
Read manual before operating.
W ARNING!
▲Keep clear of rotating parts; stay on tractor seat until all motion has stopped.
▲Be sure tractor engine is off and key is removed before making any adjustments.
▲Do not get under machine to make measurements or adjustments without securely blocking imple- ment first.
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