Operating the Tractor

Optional 3-Point Hitch

Operation (Select Models)

Attachment Weight Limit

The maximum allowable attachment weight is deter- mined by the gross weight of the attachment verses the distance from the end of the tractor hitch arm to the attachment’s center of gravity (Figure 10). The further an attachment’s center of gravity is from the tractor, the more leverage is required to raise it.

Measure the distance from the end of the hitch arms to the attachment’s center of gravity (Figure 10) and use the graph in Figure 9 to determine if an attachment is too heavy to be used with your tractor.

Always use a front weight carrier and 50 lbs. suitcase weights when using a rear-mounted attachment. Remove the front weights when the rear attachment is removed.

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Max. Attachment Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

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Distance from End of Hitch Arm

 

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to Attachment Center of Gravity (Feet "

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Figure 9. Attachment Weight Limit

CAUTION

Avoid injury! A machine with a 3-point hitch attachment installed may become unstable when the attachment is raised. Always drive slower over uneven ground and when turning with the attachment raised.

Locking The Hitch

The 3-point hitch can be locked in the raised position. When a rear attachment is locked in the raised position, the tractor’s on-board hydraulic cylinder can be used to lift mid mounted attachments without having to remove the rear attachment. For example, if a tractor equipped with a tiller is to be used for mowing, the tiller can be locked in the raised position allowing the mower to be installed and used.

To lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position:

1.Raise the attachment lift.

2.Remove the locking rod from its storage position (A, Figure 11) and insert it below the hitch arms in the locking position (B).

3.Secure with a hair pin clip.

Distance from End of Hitch Arm to Attachment Center of Gravity

X'

Attachment

End of Hitch Arm

Attachment's Center

of Gravity

 

Figure 10. Attachment Weight Limit

A

B

Figure 11. Hitch Rod Positions

A. Rod Storage

B. To Lock Lift In Raised Position

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Snapper STGT2754D, 2690627 manual Optional 3-Point Hitch Operation Select Models, Attachment Weight Limit, Locking The Hitch

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