Using Optional iMatch™ Quick-Attach Hitch System

The optional quick-attach hitch fits all Category I implements designed to the ASAE Cat I standard for quick-attach hitches.


Installing Hitch

LVAL38494
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A - Drilled Pins

B - Bushings

  1. Remove three drilled pins (A) and two bushings (B) from quick-attach hitch.

  2. Use machine rockshaft control lever to fully lower 3-point hitch draft links.

  3. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

  4. LVAL38495
    LVAL38495-UN-18SEP12

    Previous version of the iMatch Hitch is not equipped with the adjustable center link.

    C - Center Link Hook

    D - Nuts And Bolts

    Center link hook (C) is set from factory at standard height to accomodate most implements. Adjust center link hook, if required.

    • Remove nuts and bolts (D).
    • Raise or lower center link hook as required.
    • Install nuts and bolts. Tighten bolts to 245 - 318 N·m (180 -234 lb-ft) before use of iMatch assembly.


  5. Position quick-attach hitch near draft links and adjust 3-point hitch sway links to align draft links with quick-attach hitch.

  6. Install quick-attach hitch on draft links using drilled pins.

  7. Install 3-point hitch center link on quick-attach hitch using center link quick-lock pin and drilled pin.


Connecting Implement

NOTE:

LVAL38496
LVAL38496-UN-18SEP12

E - Quick-Attach Levers (Unlocked)

LVAL38497
LVAL38497-UN-18SEP12

E - Quick-Attach Levers (Locked)

Procedure shown below is on 2025R tractor, 2032R tractor procedure similar.

  1. Install two bushings included with quick-attach hitch on drilled pins in implement draft link lift brackets.

  2. Move levers (E) on quick-attach hitch to unlocked position.

  3. Back machine into position and align quick-attach hitch with implement lift brackets.

  4. Use rockshaft control lever to position quick-attach hitch under lift brackets and lift implement from ground.

  5. Fully raise implement. Move levers (E) on quick-attach hitch to locked position.


Removing Implement and Hitch

  1. With implement in raised position, move levers to unlocked position, then lower implement to ground.

  2. Move tractor forward to disengage hitch from implement.

  3. Move levers on hitch to locked position.

  4. Use machine rockshaft control lever to fully lower hitch and 3-point draft links.

  5. Remove drilled pins from 3-point hitch center link and draft links.

  6. Place drilled pins in hitch for storage.

  7. Move tractor forward to disengage from hitch.

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