Buhler 2290, 2335, 2425, 2375, 2360 manual Drawbar with Automatic Hitch PIN, 114

SECTION 2 - OPERATION

DRAWBAR WITH AUTOMATIC HITCH PIN

The drawbar is equipped with a hitch pin that will automatically drop in place when hitching up to implements.

To operate, place the hitch pin, 1, in the raised position. Retaining ring, 2, fits in the upper notch, 3, of the clevis to hold the hitch pin in the raise position. Release strap, 4, must be positioned in front of the retaining ring as shown. The drawbar is now prepared to hitch to the implement.

When backing the tractor to attach the implement, the implement hitch will contact the release strap, 4, when aligning the drawbar. As the release strap is pushed forward it dislodges the retaining ring, 2. Hitch pin, 1, will drop as the retaining ring, 2, slides down the incline, 5, on the front of the clevis. The implement is now attached to the tractor without requiring the operator to leave the cab of the tractor or a second operator.

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	Figure 2-150

WARNING: NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT WHILE BACKING THE TRACTOR TO THE IMPLEMENT. ALWAYS BRING THE TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE ALLOWING ANYONE BEHIND THE TRACTOR TO HITCH THE IMPLEMENT.

After hitch pin, 1, drops into place, retaining ring, 2, locks into the lower notch, 3, of the clevis. Notch, 3, holds the retaining ring in the lower position preventing the hitch pin from inadvertently unhitching.

IMPORTANT: Always install a safety retaining pin in the hitch pin, 4, to secure the hitch pin and prevent any accidental unhitching of the implement.

To manually unhitch the implement, first pivot the retaining ring, 2, up away from notch, 3, then pull the hitch pin from the clevis.

WARNING: ALWAYS SECURE THE DRAWBAR TO PREVENT SWINGING WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT OR WHEN OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT EXCEPT GROUND ENGAGING EQUIPMENT.

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	Figure 2-151

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