Tractor Connections

There may be more than one hole provided in tractor top link attachment bracket. Select hole A, B, or C that most evenly distributes the load between top link bracket top and bottom mounting bolts. See Figure 8.

For the Massey Ferguson 1455V tractor use hole position D.

NOTE: The maximum width between tractor top link attachment plates must not exceed 2-1/2 inches. This will prevent excessive bending loads to the tractor top link pin.

For tractors with draft control, select hole closest to supporting point of floating link. Block or lock draft control so it is inoperative. Lower manual 3-point lift control to the lowest position to deactivate draft sens- ing control (refer to tractor manual).

1.Original equipment high-strength tractor top link

2.Safety pin

3.Backhoe top link

4.Saf-T-Lok

Figure 8. Tractor Top LInk Connections

Seat Installation and Adjustment

Install seat and upper seat support.

The seat may be adjusted fore, aft, up, and down for operator comfort.

Moving the seat down also moves it forward; moving it up also moves it rearward. The fore and aft adjust- ment may be used with the up and down adjustment to obtain desired position.

Never operate backhoe unless manufacturer's 3-point hitch Saf-T-Lok limiter or sub-frame has been installed and adjusted. Operator's area (shown shaded in Figure 9) must be free from obstructions in a 36.5" to 40" radius from the seat.

Figure 9. Seat Clearance

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