Woods Equipment PL72, PL60, PL48 manual Operation, Tractor Stability, Attach Core Aerator To Tractor

Tractor Stability

„A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result- ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

Figure 1. Tractor Stability

ATTACH CORE AERATOR TO TRACTOR

NOTE: The Core Aerator is designed for use on Cate- gory I, 3-point tractors. See page 3 for specifications.

1.Attach the tractor’s lower lift arms to the Core Aerator and secure with mounting pins (18) and klik pins. See Figure 2.

2.Attach the tractor’s top link to the upper mast of the aerator. Secure with high-strength top link pin and retaining pin provided with the tractor. See Figure 3.

3.Adjust top link as needed to level the aerator fore and aft.

4.Adjust the lower lift arm anti-sway device to prevent the aerator from excessive side to side movement.

NOTE: An optional Quick Hitch mounting kit is avail- able. See page 16 for optional Quick Hitch parts list.

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DP1

Figure 2. Lift Arms Attached to Aerator (Typical)

Top Link Pin

DP2

Figure 3. Top Link Attached to Aerator (Typical)

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MAN0152 (Rev. 11/17/2006) Operation 9