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Section 3 - Operation

Drawbar Assembly

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 Place the shift levers in neutral AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE ALLOWING ANYONE BEHIND THE TRACTOR TO HITCH THE IMPLEMENT.

After the hitch pin (3) drops into place, retaining ring

4

3

7

(4)locks into the lower notch (7) of the clevis preventing the hitch pin from inadvertently unhitching..

IMPORTANT: Always install a safety retaining pin in the hitch pin (8) to secure the hitch pin and prevent any accidental unhitching of the implement.

To manually unhitch the implement, first pivot the retaining ring (4) up away from notch (7) 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.

38.1 mm (1-1/2”) Drawbar Pin Conversion Kit

A

38.1 mm

(1-1/2") drawbar pin conversion kit

is

available

from your Buhler Versatile dealer,

P/N: 86030679 (Automatic).. This kit allows the existing drawbar pin to be replaced with a 38.1 mm (1-1/2") diameter pin to fit implements with 38.1 mm

(1-1/2") tongue holes..

Drawbar Loading

The maximum recommended weight that can be carried on the drawbar is as follows:

Max.. Vertical Load 4535 kg (10,000 lbs..)

IMPORTANT: Loads on the drawbar increase greatly when traveling in rough conditions. Reduce speed to reduce the possibility of damage to the tractor or implement.

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F3-74

The vertical load on the drawbar must be considered as ballast and added to the weight of the tractor.. Do not exceed the maximum operating weight of the tractor..

F3-80

435/485/535