Leveling Hitch

1. Lower implement fully to remove weight from hitch.
2. Adjust center link to level implement from front to rear.
Release locking clip (A).
Turn center link body clockwise (B) to lengthen it and counterclockwise (C) to shorten it. Make sure to secure locking pin (A).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT to extend center link more than the limit of the locking clip or the lift arms. This could damage threads of the body and arms.


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3. Adjust right-hand side lift arm to level the implement laterally. Lift handle (A) and turn it 1/4 to fit into groove (B) of spring pin in the central part of lift arm.

Turn handle (A) clockwise to raise hitch arm.

Turn handle (A) counterclockwise to lower hitch arm.

After adjusting, lift handle (A) and turn it to fit in groove (B) in lower body and do not permit further adjustment while in operation.


4. Length of left-hand lift arm can be adjusted as well as right-hand lift arm, depending on tire tread. The following adjustments provide optimum hitch leveling:
  • If there is a right-hand lift arm whose central thread section measures 316 mm (12.4 in.) in width, adjust left-hand lift arm to 550 mm (21.7 in.) between pins (lateral float lock).
  • If there is a right-hand lift arm whose central thread section measures 266 mm (10.5 in.) in width, shorten left-hand lift arm to 450 mm (17.7 in.).
  • To change the length of left-hand lift arm, remove upper hitch pin of lift arm, turn upper end assembly clockwise to shorten and counterclockwise to lengthen, then insert and lock upper pin.

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A-Handle
B-Slot

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