EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC POWER LIFT
CONTROL
To aid the connection of implements, an external
power lift control lever is provided inboard of the rear
right-hand fender.
Before leaving the tractor to operate the external
power lift control:
Apply the parking brake
•
Move the gearshift levers to neutral
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Disengage the P.T.O.
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Move the Draft Control lever fully forward
•
Move the hand throttle lever to the low idle
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position (fully rearwards)
IMPORTANT: The operator must only activate the
external power lift control lever while standing to the
right of the tractor, outboard of the rear tyre (the
shaded area in Figure 76 ).
WARNING
Before using the external hydraulic power lift control,
ensure that no person or object is in the area of the
implement or 3--point linkage. Never extend arms,
legs, any part of the body or any object into the area
of the 3--point linkage or implement.
Never operate the external power lift control while
standing:
Directly behind the tractor or tyres
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Between the lower links
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On or near the implement
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To operate the external lift control, extract the lever
from its housing and locate in the top of the lift control
mechanism as shown.
Move the lever upwards (anti--clockwise) to raise the
3--point linkage.
Move the lever downwards (clockwise) to lower the
3--point linkage.
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