SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY

Adjusting Lift Rod

(For Tractors With and Without Rear Three

Point Hitch)

Follow this procedure if you do not have a loader subframe installed.

Adjust the lift rod clearance by starting the engine, and shifting the Lift Control lever to "UP". Make sure hands are clear of lift arms before starting. Engine will not start unless operator is seated. Raise until lift arm reachestop or until resistance is encountered. If resistance is encountered,stop. Turn Lowering Speed control fully clockwise to lock arms up. Turn engine off. Grasp lift rods and check them for slack. They should be able to slide slightly on their pins. If there is no-slack in the lift rods, increaseclearance as illustrated.

Lifting system can be seriously damaged if arm presses against stop.

Adjusting Lift Rod

(Tractors With Rear Three Point Hitch)

To increase clearance turn bottom nut on adjuster counterclockwiseto loosen, slide down flange and then snug top nut. To decrease clearance, slide adjuster up as shown.

arm should not contact stopper

With Three Point

Adjusting Lift Rod

(Tractors Without Rear Thtee Point Hitch)

Turn the barrel of the lift rod by the projecting pins to shorten or lengthen the rod. Moveadjuster as required.The projecting pins must point side to side (transversely) when you are finished. If they don't, turn the barrel in the direction to increase clearance untilthey do.

Restart engine, move Lift Selector lever to "UP. When lift arms reach top position,stop engine, apply brakes and re-check clearance. Keep hands and fingers clear of lift system when operating to avoid injury. There should be slack in the linkage. If there is not, readjust as necessary.Tighten lock- nuts after adjusting both types of lift rods.

Without Three Point Hitch

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Honda Power Equipment MM60 manual With Three Point