Attaching to Tractor
BXM32, BXM42
3-point Hitch Chipper-Shredder
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5. Attaching to Tractor
5.1
Connecting 3-point Hitch
WARNING!
Never let anyone stand between the tractor and
the implement during hitching. Too fast of an
approach or the operator’s foot slipping from the
clutch can lead to injury or fatality to the person
standing nearby.
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IMPORTANT! Removing the drawbar may be required for
clearance.
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The BXM32 and BXM42 models are Category I, and are
Quick Hitch and iMatch™ compatible.
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BXM42 chipper/shredders feature additional lower clevis
style attachment points.
Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely reverse
up to the chipper.
Procedure
1.
On the tractor, place the 3-point hitch lift arms in their full
sway position, then reverse the tractor up to the chipper.
The tractor needs to be exactly in-line with the mounting
points of the chipper otherwise attaching the 3-point hitch
may require moving the implement from side to side.
2.
When reversing, lower/raise the lift arms so that they are
level with the lower attachment points on the chipper.
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Fig. 7 –
Back up in line with the chipper
3.
Back up slowly and align the balls in the lift arms to the
pins on the chipper.
4.
Apply the tractor park brake.
5.
Starting on one side, push the floating ball on the tractor's
lift arms over the lower attachment pin on the chipper.
6.
Do the other side in the same manner, keeping the lift arms
even. Insert lynch pins on both sides to secure the chipper
to the tractor.
7.
Attach the tractor toplink to the upper attachment point on
the chipper. Insert the pin and lynch pin.
8.
As with any implement, the turnbuckle on the toplink
may need to be adjusted to level the chipper. Raise the
implement just off the ground to check. Adjust toplink
length as required.
If not already done, level the chipper from side to side using the
lift arm jack-screw arm and the toplink turnbuckle. The chipper
frame should always be kept horizontal, sitting on the ground
during operation.
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Fig. 8 –
Three-point Hitch Connected
1. Toplink
2. Lower Lift Arms