Installing Attachments

Attachments can be installed on the front, mid or rear of machine.

An optional front quick hitch and an optional rear 3-point hitch are required for operation of some attachments.

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A hydraulic cylinder lockout valve is required for operation of some attachments mounted on the front quick hitch. Turn knob (A) to close the lockout valve to avoid operation delays, and to restrict movement of mid and rear 3-point hitch-mounted attachments.

In addition to the instructions in your attachment operator’s manual, perform the following procedures:

Front Quick Hitch Mounted Attachments

1. Pull upper hydraulic control lever backward to fully raise deck lift arms and fully raise rear 3-point hitch if installed.

2. Lock mower deck lift arms in raised position by turning cutting height knob clockwise to highest position.

3. If installed, turn rear 3-point hitch control rod clockwise to lock rear 3-point hitch in raised position.

4. Push hydraulic control lever forward to lower lift linkage onto the tractor depth stop.

5. If installed, turn hydraulic lockout valve knob clockwise until closed.

Mid-Mounted Attachments

1. If installed, disconnect front mounted attachment hydraulic hoses from the machine:

   1. Disconnect front quick hitch angling cylinder hydraulic hoses; or disconnect snowblower or snowthrower rotation hoses.

   2. Install dust caps on hoses and SCV couplers, and secure hoses to attachment or machine.

2. If installed, turn hydraulic lockout valve knob counterclockwise until fully open.

3. Pull upper hydraulic control lever backward to fully raise rear 3-point hitch if installed. Deck lift arms raise at same time.

4. If installed, turn rear 3-point hitch control rod clockwise to lock rear 3-point hitch in raised position.

Rear three-point Hitch Mounted Attachments

1. If installed, disconnect front mounted attachment hydraulic hoses from the machine:

   1. Disconnect front quick hitch angling cylinder hydraulic hoses; or disconnect snowblower or snowthrower rotation hoses.

   2. Install dust caps on hoses and SCV couplers, and secure hoses to attachment or machine.

2. If installed, turn hydraulic lockout valve knob counterclockwise until fully open.

3. Pull upper hydraulic control lever backward to fully raise deck lift arms. Rear 3-point hitch raises at same time.

4. Lock mower deck lift arms in raised position by turning cutting height knob clockwise to highest position.

5. Turn rear 3-point hitch control rod to desired height.