11. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Hydraulic Flow Control / Stop Knob

WARNING

Lowering the 3-point hitch too fast can lead to accident or failure.

Adjust the hydraulic flow control / stop knob so that the time for lowering the implement from the highest position to the lowest position becomes 2 seconds or longer.

While on a road, do not attempt to operate an implement. During transportation, put the 3-point hitch control lever in its raised position and lock it with the position stop knob.

Do not fully close the hydraulic flow control / stop knob to hold an implement in the raised position while the tractor is traveling with the implements. Doing so could cause damage to the hydraulic lift circuit.

The lowering speed of the lower link is governed by the position of the hydraulic flow control / stop knob. This knob directly controls the lowering speed of the lower link. Also, this knob is used to stop the lower link at an intended position.

IMPORTANT:

●When a heavy load is installed to the 3-point hitch and the tractor runs on rough terrain, the hydraulic system may be damaged.

(a)Turning the knob clockwise will cause the lowering- speed to decrease.

Tighten the knob by fully turning clockwise to stop the lower link.

(b)Turning the knob counterclockwise will cause the lowering-speed to increase.

(b)

(a)

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WARNING

Be careful to avoid injury:

NEVER use the hydraulic flow control / stop knob for holding an implement in the raised position for maintenance. Loss of hydraulic pressure may cause the implement to drop suddenly. Lower the implement onto solid blocks or remove before starting any maintenance.

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