Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch

causym CAUTION: Prevent hitch movement and possible injury. Turn load/depth control (B) fully counterclockwise to "position" control detent, before attaching or detaching implement.

To prevent possible injury, use only the hitch control lever (A) when attaching or detaching implements. DO NOT use raise/lower switch (C).

Make sure rockshaft load/depth control (B) is set to position control detent. (See ADJUSTING LOAD/DEPTH CONTROL in Rockshaft Controls section.) Engine must be running for EH control to work.


A-Hitch Control Lever
B-Load/Depth Control
C-Raise/Lower Switch

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

causym CAUTION: To prevent unexpected movement of rockshaft, place draft sensing control in OFF position before attaching implement to hitch.

2. Back tractor up to implement (A) so hitch points align. Place transmission in PARK and stop engine.

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

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

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A-Implement
B-Implement Hitch Pins

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4. Lift locking clip (A), and rotate tab (B) to rear to release center link from transport hook.

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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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. Start engine. Using hitch control lever (A), slowly raise and lower implement and check for interference.

NOTE: Switch (B) or fender mounted switches can also be used to raise and lower implement and check for interference.


A-Hitch Control Lever
B-Raise/Lower Switches

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Hitch Controls

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Fender Mounted Switches

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