Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch

If Equipped with Fixed Draft Links:

1. Be sure drawbar will not interfere. If necessary, move drawbar ahead, or remove it. Check for any other potential interference.

causym CAUTION: Prevent unexpected movement of rockshaft by placing draft sensing lever in the forward or OFF position before attaching implement to hitch.

2. Back tractor up to implement (B) so hitch points align. Place transmission in Park and stop the engine before leaving the tractor seat.

3. Slip draft links over implement hitch pins (C), and retain with quick-lock pins.

NOTE: Locking pins can be stored on draft links when not in use.

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B-Implement
C-Implement Hitch Pins

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4. To remove center link from transport hook, lift center link locking clip (A), and rotate tab (B) to rear of center link clip.

5. Attach center link to implement top mast.

6. Adjust center link and lift links as necessary. (See Leveling the Hitch in this section.)


A-Center Link Locking Clip
B-Tab

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IOOS and Cab Tractors Shown

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causym CAUTION: To avoid bodily injury or machine damage whenever an implement, implement quick coupler, or other attachment is connected to the tractor 3-Point Hitch, check full range of operation for interference, binding or PTO separation.

7. Using position control lever (A), lower and raise implement slowly and check for any point of interference.


A-Position Control Lever

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IOOS Shown; Cab Similar

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Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop

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If Equipped with Telescoping Draft Links:

1. Position tractor in line with hitch points. Back tractor up close to implement. Place transmission in Park and stop the engine before leaving the tractor seat.

2. Move button (B) toward the center of the tractor and pull out draft link end (A). Slip draft link end over implement hitch pin. Retain with quick-lock pin. Repeat on other side.

3. Raise or lower draft arms (C) to align ends (A) with arms.

4. Slowly back up tractor to lock ends into place.

5. Perform steps 4-7 for fixed draft links in previous procedure.

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A-Draft Link End
B-Button
C-Draft Arms

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