Tow Hitch (Piton-Fix/Ball-Type)

NOTE: Piton-Fix and ball-type tow hitch components that are subject to wear can be checked in the course of maintenance work. Refer to the relevant “Service” section. Replace, if necessary.

Piton-Fix

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A - Spring

B - Pin

C - Retainer

To attach an implement, pull up spring (A) and slide pin (B) to the right. Retainer (C) is forced upwards by a spring. Once the implement is attached, push retainer (C) down and slide pin (B) all the way to the left. Move spring (A) back down to its locked position (the position shown in the illustration).

Ball-Type Tow Hitch

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A - Handle

B - Set Screw

C - Retainer

D - Locking Pin

E - Retainer

F - Draft Links

IMPORTANT: If there is a ball-type tow hitch with forced steering system on one side or on both sides, comply with the following:

• Before attaching implements, it is essential to remove the ball-type tow hitch and forced steering system.

• Before hitching trailers with forced steering, it is essential to remove the draft links (F).

For attaching an implement, pull handle (A) upward and slide to the right. This will open the locking device and retainer (C) can be moved upwards. After attaching the implement, push down retainer (C) and engage handle (A) in its initial position. Handle (A) will only engage properly when the locking pin is pushed all the way to the left. If necessary, use an 8 mm (0.3 in.) hex. socket key to adjust the set screw (B) on the retainer to make space for the eyelet of the trailed implement. Then tighten the lock nut to 300 Nm (220 lb.-ft.) using a 30 mm (1.2 in.) wrench.

To attach the forced steering system, pull locking pin (D), lift retainer (E) and engage the forced steering system linkage. Then return retainer (E) and locking pin (D) to their initial positions.

Replace tow hitch (piton-fix/ball-type) with a drawbar

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Transport Position

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Storage Position

A - Locking Pin

B - Retaining Pin

C - Tow Hitch (Piton-Fix/Ball-Type)

D - Locking Pin

The piton-fix tow hitch or the ball-type tow-hitch can be removed, e.g. to install a drawbar. Pull out locking pins (A), take out retaining pins (B) and pull piton-fix/ball-type tow hitch (C) out to the rear.

For storage, put the piton-fix or ball-type tow hitch (C) in the storage position and secure with retaining pin (B) und locking pin (D).

IMPORTANT: If the piton-fix/ball-type tow hitch is in its storage position, no loads may be attached to it.

IMPORTANT: Storage in the storage position is not permitted if a forced steering system is installed, either on one side or on both.

To install and secure the drawbar, see this Section.