Servis-Rhino FM84A manual OPERATION 5. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR, Connecting the Mower

OPERATION

5. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR

Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet out from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points between the tractor hitch arms and mower pins.

DANGER!

Never stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tractor and the Mower when attaching the Implement to the Tractor. Always shut the Tractor completely off before attempting to connect the Mower pins to the Tractor hitch.

5.1 Connecting the Mower

1.Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.

2.Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.

3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned at the same height and to the outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms maintain a constant height when attaching the mower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-point equipment.

4.Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.

5.One lift arm at a time, position the tractor lift arms over the A-frame hitch pins. Insert linch pins to retain lift arms to the mower. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7.Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.

8.Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.

FM84A 09/03 Operation Section 4-11

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