Using Front Hitch (If Equipped)

Perform the following procedures to prepare the front hitch for operation:

2. Lower lift arm to align holes with hitch frame for one of the following operations:

• Position (C)-Rigid; Lift arms stable
• Position (D)-Float; Allows lift arms/hitch to follow ground contours

3. Install pin and quick lock pin.

4. Repeat on opposite side.

To store lift arms, remove pins and raise lift arm into upright position. Install pin and quick lock pin in location (C).

A-Lift Arm
B-Quick Lock Pin and Pin
C-Rigid Position
D-Float Position

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CAUTION: Avoid possible personal injury and tractor damage. DO NOT use front hitch to lift tractor. Use correct lifting equipment.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to equipment. Be sure load is balanced side-to-side and front-to-rear.

1. Adjust implement attaching points. (See implement operator's manual.)

2. Lower lift arms (A) using remote hitch switch (B).

3. Position coupler ends of lift arms below implement link pins and slowly raise hitch until coupler ends lock on implement link pins.

A-Lift Arms
B-Remote Hitch Switch

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NOTE: Keep center link in stored position when not in use.

4. Remove retaining pin and retainer (A) from center link.

5. Loosen lock nut (C).

6. Hold link end (E) and turn center link (D) to adjust length. Tighten lock nut.

7. Remove quick lock pin and pin (B) from storage location and attach center link to implement.

Detach implement from hitch in reverse order of attaching.

A-Retainer
B-Quick Lock Pin and Pin
C-Lock Nut
D-Center Link
E-Link End

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NOTE: Front hitch can be operated by tractor SCV, Mechanical lever and valve or using electrohydraulic multi-function control lever (A) and mid-mount valve.

On tractors with TouchSet Hydraulic Controls, flow rate and detent time can be set.

A-Multi-Function Control Lever

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