OPERATION
OPERATION
6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type
1.Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from the end of the PTO shaft to the hitch point.
2.Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached parking jack to raise or lower the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor draw- bar. The parking jack can be rotated 15 degrees in each direction to obtain a near vertical position. Note: Always place jack foot on firm surface or place board under jack for support.
3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn off the engine, secure the tractor in position, and dismount.
4.To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers
(1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1” flatwashers (2) between the bottom of draw- bar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space. Insert a 3/4” x
5.Securely attach mower safety chain from mower tongue to tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
6.Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower main frame.
A84B 03/07 | Operation Section |
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