Hitching Mower To Tractor

Prepare For Safe Operation

Three-point hitch-mounted mowers:

—Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.

—Place tractor’s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement.

—Explain the hitching procedures to those operators who cannot read.

—Front-end weights may be needed to maintain steering control and front-end stability. Refer to the manufacturers' operator's manual(s).

—When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.

—Attach the mower to the tractor three-point links and securely pin in position.

—Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO. Lower the master shield into place if it is movable. Push and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked onto the PTO shaft.

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

Maintain

Proper Weight

Distribution

No One

Allowed Between

Tractor and

Mower

Avoid

Entanglement,

Use Guards and

Shields

Prepare For Safe Operation

Pull-type hitch-mounted mowers:

—Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.

—Remove three-point hitch quick coupler if equipped.

—Attach only to drawbar hitch.

—Adjust tractor drawbar length for 540 or 1000 rpm PTO operation.

—When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.

—Properly attach the mower safety tow chain to the tractor.

—Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO. Push and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked onto the PTO. Lower the master shield into place.

—Hook up the mower hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

—Make sure the wings, or raised mower decks, are supported by the cylinders before removing the transport locks. Never use force to release the transport or wing locks. The wings or deck could fall and crush you.

540 RPMRPOPTO

11--3/8"66SPLINE

14IN