10. 3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR

2. Drawbar

The drawbar has two adjusting holes that allow the user to adjust the drawbar length.

WARNING

Avoid injury:

Only hitch a towed load to the drawbar to avoid tip- over. NEVER use the safety chain to tow a load.

Maximum Allowable Load on the Drawbar

The drawbar may be overloaded when it is equipped with a very heavy unit such as a single-axle trailer. Also, the load exerted onto the drawbar can significantly increase depending on the tractor travel speed or quality of the ground. Make sure that the maximum vertical load working on the drawbar does not exceed 730 lb (330 kg).

Adjusting the Drawbar

NOTE:

●If the tractor is equipped with the Mid-Power Take OFF (PTO), the drawbar cannot move forward to the “SHORT” position.

The drawbar has two adjusting holes that allow the user to adjust the drawbar length.

1.Remove the lock ring and pin.

2.Adjust the drawbar to the intended length.

3.Insert the pin and install the lock ring.

(A)Lock ring

(B)Pin

WARNING

To prevent an accident:

NEVER tow a load connected to the top link or rear axle. Otherwise, the tractor can tip over, which can cause death or serious injury.

NOTE:

●Do not use a floating-type or non-standard drawbar.

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(B)

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