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Attaching implement to the three-point linkage
shift the upper transport hitch to top position (1 - Fig. 4.6.2),
remove the upper transport hitch (1 - Fig. 4.6),
remove the drawbar (7 - Fig. 4.6.2) after putting out pins (9 - Fig. 4.6.2),
move back the tractor to the implement aligning the ends of lower links (3 - Fig. 4.6.1) with the
implement hitch pins,
using the Position Control lever (11 - Fig. 3.2.),, raise or lower the linkage until the left hand lower
link ball end is in line with the left hand hitch pin of the implement,
apply the parking brake,
put ball joint sleeves on implement hitch pins to attach the implement to tractor lower links,
position the end of the left lever link over the implement hitch pin and secure with a linch pin,
as required adjust the height of the right hand lower link with the leveling lever (12 - Fig. 4.6.1)
control and attach to the implement hitch pin,
adjust the lift rods to their normal operating length, until the implement is level (in perpendicular
plane),
depending on the implement, attach the top link (2 - Fig. 4.6.1) to a selected hole of the lift rocker
and then to the implement cross shaft adjusting its length as necessary,
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lower hole
– light implements – Hydraulic system is more sensitive to load changes
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upper hole
– heavy implements – Hydraulic system is less sensitive to load changes
adjust the stabilizer bars for side swing (Fig. 4.6.1),
To lengthen or shorten the stabilizers use tube nut (8,9 - Fig. 4.6.1) with handle.
After setting length of both stabilizers secure the nut with lock nut (11 - Fig. 4.6.1).
Make sure the stabilizers have the same length.
In transport position stabilizers length should be set as they not to be strained.
When operating with plough implement the length of stabilizers should be set such as side
mowing did not exceed 125 mm at end of each lower link.
NOTE:
When attaching mounted or semi mounted equipment to the three-point linkage, or
when coupling trailed equipment to the drawbar, ensure that there is adequate
clearance between the implement and the tractor. The clearance in the raised position
should be checked by raising the implement carefully in Position Control. Check the
swing clearance by performing a series of left and right hand turns with the tractor and
implement combination.
WARNING:
!
Do not transport or attach the implement when the hydraulic system is in Draft Control.
Always use Position Control for these operations.
Detaching the implement
select level and firm ground to detach the implement and lower the implement to the ground,
apply the parking brake and stop the engine,
ensure all hydraulic pressure is relieved,
turn the levelling lever control to level the implement with the ground, if needed,
support the implement so that it will not tip or fall when detached from the tractor,
detach the top link and lower links from the implement frame.
Attaching the implement to the three-point hitch equipped with hook type ends
fit the balls with guide cones to the implement cross shaft and hitch pins and secure with linch
pins,
back the tractor to the implement and raise the lower links using Position Control so that the
hook ends engage in the link balls and snap into connection. The stabilizer bars maintain a
proper distance between the lower links,
lift the latch on the top link hook and lower the top link so that the hook end engage in the ball
and snap into connection.
