Alamo 00785503C, RX60, RX72, RX84 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR

OPERATION

RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-10

OPERATION

1. Make sure the tract or is equip p ed with th e cor -

rect PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.

2. Shorten or remo ve the tractor drawbar to avoid

interference when raising and lowering the

mower.

3. Board the tractor and start the engin e. Position

the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift

arms positioned at the same height and to the

outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the

3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that

the lift arms maintain a constant height when

attach ing the mower . See th e 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. In sert hitch

pin through the lug and arm holes and insert

retaining pin into hitch pin.

6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat proce-

dure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7. Extend or r etract 3-p oint top lin k 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.

Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a

tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators

manual for prop er starting instructions. (SG-13)

6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR

Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at

ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points

between the tractor hitch arms and mower pins. OPS-R-0001

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)