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ATTACHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Attaching the Mower to the Tractor
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Assemble the P.T.O. shaft to tractor / mower and
check that shaft does not fully compress.
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Remove chocks from wheels.
Check the maximum P.T.O. operating shaft
length (maximum extended condition): Remove
the P.T.O. shaft and set the tractor/mower combina-
tion with tractor turning sharply on a steep down-
ward slope and the mower on level ground. Set the
tractor parking brake. Stop the engine, remove the
ignition key, apply the mower handbrake and chock
the rear tractor wheels to prevent runaway.
Assemble the P.T.O. shaft ensuring that the large
wide angle joint is connected to the tractor P.T.O.
(as shown on the P.T.O. guard). Ensure that the
1/3
2/3
release clips are fully engaged. In this position, the
overlap of the two shafts must not be less than 1/3
of the length of shaft.
If the shaft extension does not achieve this mini-
mum overlap then serious damage will result. The
telescopic shaft should operate with as much
engagement as possible under normal working
conditions for optimum working life. If less than
the minimum please contact Hayter.
Check the tractor three point linkage: If the
tractor is equipped with a three point linkage it is
essential that the relationship with the mower be
assessed for potential interference when making
tight turns or when mowing undulating ground. It
is wise to remove the lower link arms when using
the mower to eliminate potential damage.
Assemble the control levers: Unhook the control
lever assembly from the mower mounting bracket
and attach it to the tractor mounting bracket, ensur-
ing that the remote cables are clearly routed and
free to allow articulation of the tractor relative to
the mower.
Connect the lighting system cable plug: Con-
nect the lighting plug to the tractor light socket and
check that all lights operate correctly before using
the mower. Ensure the cable is neatly routed along-
side the control cables.
Connect the brake hose: Connect the brake hose
from the front bulkhead of the mower to the tractor
auxiliary brake connector. Check that the braking
system operates correctly before using the mower.
Ensure that the hose is neatly routed alongside the
control cable and lighting cable.
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