FIELD OPERATION
HITCH OPERATION
Connecting Implement to Hitch
To connect an implement to the hitch, use the following procedure:
NOTE: Be sure the tractor and implement are on level ground.
1.Put the drawbar in the storage position.
2.Slowly move the tractor backwards to the implement.
3.When the hitch points on the tractor and implement are in the correct position, stop the tractor.
4.Apply the park brake and stop the engine.
5.Connect the implement to the Upper and Lower Links.
6.Adjust the Upper and Lower Links as necessary. See Hitch System Adjustments in this manual.
Disconnecting Implement from Hitch
To disconnect an implement from the hitch, use the following procedure:
NOTE: Be sure the tractor and implement are on level ground.
1.Stop the tractor completely and apply the park brake.
2.Disengage the PTO, lower the implement to the ground.
3.Gear Drive: Place the gear shift and range shift levers in Neutral.
Hydrostatic Drive: Release the speed lock lever, and place the range shift lever in Neutral.
4.Stop the engine and remove the key from the key switch before leaving the tractor.
5.Disconnect the implement from the hitch.
NOTE: Be sure the tractor and implement are stable and free from any tendency to roll over.
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