Servis-Rhino SE10-4A, SE15-4A 6.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor

OPERATION

SE10-4A/SE15-4A 03/09 Operation Section 4-11

OPERATION

6.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor

1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the

correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at

the correct length.

2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue

clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar.

Adjust the mower tongue clevis to be level

and parallel with the tractor drawbar using the

control rod connecting the mower tongue

clevis to the deck.

3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back

the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar

hitch hole with the mower tongue clevis. Turn

off the tractor engine, place the tractor in

park, and set the parking brake before

dismounting.

4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers

(1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis

and to the top of drawbar. Insert a 1” diameter

grade 5 or 8 bolt (2) through clevis and

drawbar and retain in position with a 1”

locknut (3). Tighten the locknut securely but

do overtighten which could spring or break

the clevis. NEVER attach mower to the

tractor with a pin not having a nut.

5. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the

tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.

6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely

supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from

the tongue and place on storage bracket of

mower.

Safety Tow Chain

If the mower is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the

gross weight of the mower must be connected between the tractor and mower. This will help control the

implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is attached

to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support. After connecting both ends of the safety

chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain length. Adjust length as necessary and

allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both directions. When not in use, store the

safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the chain around the tongue. Replace the

safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the

parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement

and Tractor hitches. (S3PT-15)