Land Pride CA2560 manual Tractor Hook-Up, Quick Hitch Hook-Up, Standard Tractors, Compact Tractors

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Section 3: Operating Instructions

Tractor Hook-Up

4.Secure tractor’s 3-point lower links to the lower hitch clevises as follows:

!DANGER

ACrushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the implement.

!CAUTION

Always make sure the hitch pin is secured with a keeper clip. Not doing so can result in the unit coming unhitched and out of control.

!CAUTION

Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor to hook-up equipment.

IMPORTANT: You could loose steering control if your tractor is too light. Refer to your tractor’s manual to determine if additional ballast is needed.

Refer to Figure 2-1:

1.If installed, remove 3-point stabilizing equipment to allow Aerator to float over the ground and to help reduce side loading on the spoons.

2.Move drawbar fully forward. (Towards front of tractor)

3.Slowly back tractor up to Core Aerator until tractor’s lower 3-point links are aligned with Aerator’s lower hitch clevises.

NOTE: Supplied with the Core Aerator are two lower bushing for hooking-up to the implement with

aQuick-hitch. Do not use the lower bushings when connecting directly to the tractor’s 3-point arms.

Standard Tractors

Attach 3-point lower arms to the upper clevis holes with 7/8" diameter hitch pins.

(7/8" hitch pins are furnished with Aerator.)

Compact Tractors

Attach 3-point lower arms to the lower clevis holes with 7/8" diameter hitch pins.

(7/8" hitch pins are furnished with Aerator.)

5.Secure tractor’s top center link to the Aerator’s top hitch using a 3/4" diameter hitch pin.

(3/4" top hitch pin is supplied by customer.)

6.Raise park stands up and secure in working position. See “Parking Stands” on page 9

7.Return to the tractor and slowly operate controls up and down to check for clearance between Core Aerator, tractor tires, frame and drawbar. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with Aerator.

Quick Hitch Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 11:

Land Pride’s Model QH15 Quick hitch fits the Core Aerator’s Cat. I hitch. If using a compact tractor that cannot lift the Aerator high enough for transport, move 7/8" hitch pins and Quick Hitch bushing to the lowest holes in the 3-point clevises. The Upper J-hook of the Quick Hitch will need to be adjusted vertically to accommodate center hook-up. Other brands that do not have an adjustable J-hook may not fit when using the lowest 3-point hitch holes.

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Tractor Hook-Up

Figure 3-1

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