Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links

IMPORTANT: Use only correct balls!

These draft links are intended for category III balls.

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Category	Ball diameter (a)
III	64 mm (2.5 in.)

Operating the coupler hook

With control element (A), the coupler hooks can be operated manually or by cable.

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Coupler Hook - Manual Operation

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Coupler Hook - Cable Operation

A - Control Console

B - Ball

C - Pins

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the coupler hooks are correctly latched:

• Control part (A) has to be flush against coupler hook.

• Ball (B) should have no noticeable play.

• Bolt (C) should cover the ball.

Valid for coupler hook with cable operation:

After hitching up, check the routing of the cable so that an accidental opening by excessive slack or catching by high vegetation or branches can be avoided.

Lock for draft link hooks

CAUTION: Risk of injury due to unintentional opening of the draft link couple hooks.

There is a risk of injury due to unintentional opening of the draft link coupler hooks when:

• Attaching devices with asymmetric load (e.g. side boom mower decks)

• Driving through high vegetation

• Forest work

• When pulling implements with their own undercarriage

Secure draft link coupler hook against unintentional opening as shown.

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

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A - Lock Parts Kit

The coupler hooks can be locked in opened position.

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To close the coupler hooks again, first pull the control part at an upwards angle.

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NOTE:

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