OPERATION
Side and Rear Flail Operation Sec tio n 3- 8
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OPERATION
5.1 Connecting the Rear Flail to the Tractor
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 between the respective set of
mower A-frame lift lugs. 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 equipmen t.
4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole
between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch
pin through the lug and arm holes and insert
retaining pin into hitch pin.
6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat
procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7. Extend or retract 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.
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.
NOTE: Offset Adaptor Hitches are available to position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with Offset
Adaptor hitche s co nn ec t to th e 3- Poin t hitc h th e sam e way as the mo we r A-f ra me .
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 hitc he s. (S3PT-15)