Alamo 284, 260, 272 manual Connecting Mower - Lift Type Quick Hitch, Safety Tow Chain, Operation

OPERATION

5.3 Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch)

Crushing Hazard between Quick-Hitch and Implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between the Quick-Hitch and implement during hook-up operations. Never operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.

1.Make certain the implement’s upper and lower hitch pins are secured.

2.Lower the tractor’s 3-point lift until the three Quick-Hitch hooks are lower than the implements hitch pins. Carefully back the tractor to align the Quick-Hitch hooks under the implement’s hitch pins.

3.Slowly raise the tractor’s 3-point lift until the lower Quick-hitch hooks lock into place over the implement’s 3-point hitch pins.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the implement’s top 3- point hitch pin is captured by the Quick-Hitch top 3- point hook. If not consult your Quick Hitch manual for required adjustment.

IMPORTANT: The Quick Hitch will more mower further from tractor which will require checking the following:

1.Driveline length

2.Tractor stability

NOTE: Offset Adapter Hitches are available to position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with Offset Adapter Hitches connect to the 3-point hitch the same way as the mower A-frame. See Offset Adapter Hitch in the Assembly Section for details to equip the mower with this feature.

OPERATION

5.4 Safety Tow Chain

If the mower is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the mower must be connected between the tractor and mower. This will help control the implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is attached to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support.

After connecting both ends of the safety chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain length. Adjust length as necessary and allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both directions. When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039

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