Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links

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These draft links are intended for Category II implement balls.

IMPORTANT: The balls must be the correct size.

Category	Ball diameter (a)
II	56 mm (2.2 in.)

How to use the coupler hooks

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A - Lever

B - Ball

C - Pin

The couplers are operated by means of lever (A), which can be actuated either by hand or by a control cable.

IMPORTANT: Make certain that the coupler hooks are locked:

Lever (A) must be in contact with the coupler hook, there must be no play noticeable at ball (B), and pin (C) must enclose the ball.

If coupler hooks have a control cable, pay attention to the cable routing after the implement has been attached. If the cable droops excessively or gets tangled in undergrowth or branches, the hooks may be opened by accident.

NOTE: The coupler hooks can be locked in their "open" position.

To close the coupler hook again, first pull the lever up at an oblique angle.

Attaching implement:

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A - Stabilizer bar

1. Adjust draft links to the dimension for Category II implements by means of stabilizer bar (A) (if equipped).

2. With draft links lowered, reverse tractor until the coupler hooks are below the implement hitch pins.

3. Slowly raise draft links until pins are engaged in coupler hooks and locked into position.

4. Adjust center link to the required length and attach to top attaching point of implement mast.

IMPORTANT: Make absolutely certain that implement is correctly locked to coupler hooks.

Lock for draft link hooks

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A - Lock parts kit

CAUTION: When implements with asymmetrical load (e.g. side-mounted mowing unit) are attached, or when driving through high-growing bushes and trees (e.g. when working in the forest), the draft links must be prevented from opening accidentally.

Use John Deere AL165485 lock parts kit at both of the coupler hooks.