Alamo 803213C, FC-FL-0001 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor, 6.2 Safety Tow Chain

OPERATION

INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 9

OPERATION

6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor

1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the

correct PTO shaft. Change shaf ts if needed.

2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid

interference when raising and lowering the

mower.

3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position

the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift

arms positioned between the respective set of

mower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift

control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms

maintain a constant height when attaching the

mower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for

correct settings when attaching 3-point

equipment.

4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.

5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole

between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch

pin through the lug and arm holes and insert

retaining pin into hitch pin.

6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat

procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end

hole with the holes of the mower’s top link.

Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining

pin into hitch pin.

8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide

blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower

from swaying side to side and possible contact

with tractor rear tires.

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the

parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement

and Tractor hitche s. (S3PT-15)

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 to ngue. Replace the safety ch ain if one ore mo re links or end fittings ar e broken, stretched or

otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039