Attach Ballast Box to Tractor with 3-Point Hitch

Prevent possible injury from tractor instability. Attach the ballast box AFTER the loader has been installed. Prevent possible injury or machine damage whenever the ballast box is attached. Place the transmission in PARK and check the full range of the hitch for interference or binding. DO NOT stand between the tractor and ballast box.

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    A - Center Link Mounting Hardware

    B - Quick-Lock Pin (2 used)

    Back up the tractor to the ballast box with hitch points approximately in alignment.


  2. Engage the park brake and place the transmission in PARK.

  3. Shut off engine and remove ignition key.

  4. Attach the tractor draft links. Fasten with quick-lock pins (B) (stored on the tractor draft links).

  5. Align the center link with the upper hole in the ballast box mounting straps and install the center link mounting hardware (A).

  6. Start the engine.

  7. Raise the ballast box. Check for interference. Lower the hitch to the ground and adjust the center link and lift links if necessary. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for more information.

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