ASSEMBLY
Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor
1.Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct
PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the cor- rect length.
2.Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the mower tongue to be level and parallel with the tractor drawbar using the control rod connecting the mower tongue to the deck.
3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower tongue clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, place the tractor in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
4.To attach the mower, place a 1” washer (1) under top lip of welded Clevis. Add enough 1” spacer washers (2) between bottom of drawbar and bottom lip of Clevis and tighten the 1” locknut & bolt securely. Note: Attaching a Falcon mower to the tractor
5.Securely attach the mower safety chain to the 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.
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 ore more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.
FALCON 15/10 03/09 | Assembly Section |
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