Using Front Hitch (If Equipped)

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Operating Position

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A - Lift Arm

B - Quick Lock Pin

C - Rigid Position

D - Float Position

E - Remote Hitch Switch

F - Quick Lock Pin

G - Lock Nut

H - Center Link

I - Center Link End

Lift Arm Storage and Operating Positions

Perform the following procedures to prepare the front hitch for operation:

1. Support lift arm (A) and remove quick lock pin (B).

2. Lower lift arm to align holes with hitch frame for one of the following operations:

   • Position (C)—Rigid; lift arms stable
   • Position (D)—Float; allows lift arms/hitch to follow ground contours
   
   

3. Install pin and quick lock pin.

4. Repeat on opposite side.

To store lift arms, remove pins and raise lift arm into upright position. Install pin and quick lock pin in location (C).

Attaching and Detaching Implement to/from Hitch

1. CAUTION: Avoid possible personal injury and tractor damage. DO NOT use front hitch to lift tractor. Use correct lifting equipment.

   IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to equipment. Be sure that load is balanced side-to-side and front-to-rear.

   Adjust implement attaching points. (See implement operator’s manual.)

2. Lower lift arms (A) using remote hitch switch (E).

3. Position coupler ends of lift arms below implement link pins and slowly raise hitch until coupler ends lock on implement link pins.

4. NOTE: Keep center link in stored position when not in use.

   Loosen lock nut (G).

5. Hold center link end (I) and turn center link (H) to adjust length. Tighten lock nut (G).

6. Remove quick lock pin (F) from storage location and attach center link (H) to implement.

Detach implement from hitch in reverse order of attaching.

NOTE:

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A - Single Lever Control