Attach Baler to Tractor

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Baler Ball Hitch Shown

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A - Valve—Baler side

B - Valve—Tractor side

C - Lever

1 - Jackstand position

Secure tractor drawbar clevis or wagon hitch with retaining strap or compressor rod (see Tractor Operator’s Manual). In some countries, it is mandatory to attach a safety chain between baler and tractor drawbar structure. Always comply with your local road regulations.

On tractor drawbar, do not use hitch pin with a diameter larger than 40 mm (1-5/8 in) or damage may occur.

Make sure that tractor and baler drawbars are correctly adjusted (see Preparing the Tractor and Preparing the Baler sections).

    • On tractor with drawbar, remove hitch pin and retaining strap.
    • On tractor with wagon hitch, release compressor rod.

    Back tractor up to baler hitch eye, aligning baler tongue with drawbar or wagon hitch.

  2. Place transmission in PARK and set parking brake.

  3. Connect hydraulic hose leading to valve (A) to relevant tractor selective control valve.

  4. Open valve (B) at end of hose at tractor side.

  5. Place valve lever (C) to jackstand position (1) as shown.

  6. Raise or lower jackstand until tractor drawbar is aligned with baler tongue to attach baler. Verify that machine is level. (See Adjust Tractor Drawbar in Prepare the Tractor section and Adjust Baler Drawbar in Prepare the Baler section.)

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    A - Lever

    B - Quick Lock Pin

    C - Jackstand Pin

    D - Jackstand

    E - Storing Hole

    1 - Pickup Position

    Once baler is attached to tractor, fully raise jackstand.


  8. Place valve lever (A) in pickup position (1) as shown.

  9. Remove quick lock pin (B) from jackstand pin (C).

  10. Remove jackstand pin (C).

  11. Fold up jackstand (D) completely.

  12. Install jackstand pin (C) in upper storing hole (E).

  13. Secure jackstand pin (C) with quick lock pin (B).

  14. Verify height of tractor drawbar.

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